MATH!! PLEASE NO MATH!!! That is how I felt most of my life. I did not want to participate in math classes, and I certainly did not want to try to do math in my head. I was the person who always thought I would not go to college because I was afraid of how much math I would have to take. Math terrified me. I did not look forward to going to math class and as soon as I would begin to struggle, I would just give up. I had not yet learned that the process of learning math was enjoyable. I was not ready to take on a subject that was so precise. I am creative and math did not fit into the careers in which I wanted to participate. I was going to do something creative like be a Upon entering my first math class in college, I was still hesitant. Although I was ready to learn math, the old feelings of fear followed me to class. It did not take long to discover that my attitude was all that mattered. I was ready to learn math and I studied diligently. I discovered that math was not as difficult as I always thought, it just took time. Studying was essential and I was a student with a mission. I also understood that in order to be a proficient teacher, I was going to have to learn mathematics. I intend to help my future students break down the math fears that they may have early in their education. By doing this, I will be empowering them to approach math in a confident manner.
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