tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post2676096462014546261..comments2024-03-27T10:30:15.253-06:00Comments on Standing Into Danger: Love Them or H8 Them!Fundy Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-78681996671936466822020-08-30T18:00:31.045-06:002020-08-30T18:00:31.045-06:00Hi, Theresa! I'm sorry I missed your comment....Hi, Theresa! I'm sorry I missed your comment. It has been a crazy month. I'm glad that your oldest daughter could help your youngest with math. What I would have given for math tutorials in high school and university or an older sibling who could have helped me! All the best!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-53911667770972120102020-08-30T17:55:41.349-06:002020-08-30T17:55:41.349-06:00Hi, Geoff! So sorry - I missed your comment. Tha...Hi, Geoff! So sorry - I missed your comment. Thanks for visiting!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-64004777027694659252020-07-28T10:56:18.475-06:002020-07-28T10:56:18.475-06:00I hated math growing up. Still do. My oldest daugh...I hated math growing up. Still do. My oldest daughter loves it though. Thank goodness, because when the pandemic hit, I had my other daughter facetime her for math help when they went to e-learning. I do appreciate those teachers who take time to make tutorials on YouTube. It's saved a few homework assignments for when big sis isn't there to help. Love the memes. The cantaloupe one made me LOL! Theresa Mahoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709965543595065306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-85094478181473954782020-07-25T00:59:17.891-06:002020-07-25T00:59:17.891-06:00Hi Louise, Geoff here.
I came to your Blog via Bre...Hi Louise, Geoff here.<br />I came to your Blog via Brenda, she left comments on a few of my posts and when visiting her Blog noticed a picture of some pretty lady on a boat. I love boats and the water and so decided to visit. I'm glad I did. "Here it is." is the one that made me burst out laughing. <br />By the way, carpenters are also very good at numbers, maybe not so much in calculus but certainly in arithmetic. <br />Anyway, I'm now a follower, Geoff. Geoff Maritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182608110318394094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-84832537740133248392020-07-17T10:50:30.117-06:002020-07-17T10:50:30.117-06:00Thanks, Dreaming! You are a true heroine to teach...Thanks, Dreaming! You are a true heroine to teach 6th grade math! Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-61439000640599854452020-07-16T19:02:17.684-06:002020-07-16T19:02:17.684-06:00I can't tell you how much I enjoyed your poke ...I can't tell you how much I enjoyed your poke of fun at Math. Having taught 6th grade math for years... this was so refreshing!Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-87628475285351210442020-07-13T15:52:54.004-06:002020-07-13T15:52:54.004-06:00I'm so glad you enjoyed the funnies, Rain! I ...I'm so glad you enjoyed the funnies, Rain! I thought the Russian doll one was hilarious. I do love my calculator, although I taught for so long that I can't break my estimating habit. LOL I hope all is well with you and Alex. I keep thinking of you out in the wilds of New Brunswick! And all the fur babies. Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-80337499150360977732020-07-13T15:48:04.223-06:002020-07-13T15:48:04.223-06:00Thanks for sharing, Brenda! The finances/mechanic...Thanks for sharing, Brenda! The finances/mechanics story made me laugh! The Walmart one floored me. I'd be ashamed too! All the best to you, my friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-45633767371592437822020-07-13T15:45:13.541-06:002020-07-13T15:45:13.541-06:00Hi, Kay! You are not alone, Kay, and as I said to...Hi, Kay! You are not alone, Kay, and as I said to Adam, it makes me sad. I'm betting that your sister is a great math teacher because she has insight into what derails kiddo. Middle school ~ Lord love her! It takes a special person to tackle middle school students. We all have our niche ~ That was my mother's favorite age to teach! You take care too, Kay. It's lovely to hear from you!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-79159849384597921422020-07-13T15:41:53.704-06:002020-07-13T15:41:53.704-06:00That's sad to hear, Adam. As a society, we re...That's sad to hear, Adam. As a society, we really need to address math education. I strongly believe that with proper instruction starting in kindergarten kids can understand and enjoy math. I hope that you and Daisy are doing well, my friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-57681030849703716662020-07-13T15:36:50.377-06:002020-07-13T15:36:50.377-06:00Hi, Jean! I thoroughly enjoyed what you shared. ...Hi, Jean! I thoroughly enjoyed what you shared. It's awesome that you had a dad who was strong at math. Math was a challenge for my father. I remember when he was taking statistics for his Masters degree. He was so stressed out over the final exam that his professor, who happened to be a priest, gave him a shot of good Scotch whiskey before he started. He scraped by with a B which was the passing grade. Likewise me when I took statistics. I hope things are going a little easier for you and Hugh. Hugs to you!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-47373404845412702872020-07-12T09:46:08.969-06:002020-07-12T09:46:08.969-06:00"A Sine From God" - okay Louise...I have..."A Sine From God" - okay Louise...I have to tell you, I just BARELY got by Calculus...I think I got a C- lol...and that was my teacher being generous. I agree that letters don't belong in math, or at least in my brain. I remember learning Algebra and just not getting it at all. I rely heavily on online calculators these days lol! Great funnies! :) I really laughed hard at the Russian dolls...is that what they're called? Oh my gosh, that was a GOOD one!!!Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-71813195759986300502020-07-12T08:01:14.929-06:002020-07-12T08:01:14.929-06:00Hi Louise,
I love maths too, it was my favourite s...Hi Louise,<br />I love maths too, it was my favourite subject in school. I always tell people that I get into a conversation with 'If my husband was in charge of the finances we would be broke, it I was in charge of the mechanics the car would not start :-). I like the jokes, particularly the one with the Russian doll. I have one and there are several others inside the one when you unwind it at the centre. If I had put that ad up in Walmart I would be ashamed of myself ha ha!!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-15099029478643690072020-07-11T15:56:24.154-06:002020-07-11T15:56:24.154-06:00You can probably guess that I HATED math too! My f...You can probably guess that I HATED math too! My favorite one here was finding the X!<br />My sister hated math too and she teaches Advance Math to middle school, about like you, I guess! AND she lives in Colorado! :-)<br />Take care! Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-65305047970765340582020-07-11T11:49:58.460-06:002020-07-11T11:49:58.460-06:00No cringing whatsoever. We're writing casually...No cringing whatsoever. We're writing casually, not for publication in a grammar journal.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-55347017259873842692020-07-11T04:32:50.448-06:002020-07-11T04:32:50.448-06:00Math was a weak point of mine as well. Algebra def...Math was a weak point of mine as well. Algebra definitely doesn't make much sense, the real life examples teachers give make no sense either.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-72896667110602056932020-07-10T17:15:01.893-06:002020-07-10T17:15:01.893-06:00Yeah, instagram is becoming one to use if you want...Yeah, instagram is becoming one to use if you want to get out there. I was glad when calculus wad over. although after taking it university math was a joke Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-73111877402553105332020-07-10T14:03:05.515-06:002020-07-10T14:03:05.515-06:00The factorial function, I learn something today, I...The factorial function, I learn something today, I always loved maths, didn't do calculus, but algebra, trig and geometry fascinated me. When our young Japanese student was living with us for a year, I sat with her sometimes as she did her homework. One night we were working out the square area of a roof, but wanted the answer to be half of it. I did it in my head, on paper, she used a calculator, and when I showed her my answer she said " But Jean, you are right. HOW did you get that?" In my day no calculators, my Dad was so good at maths, engineering on the farm and then building boats , my Mum was a whizz at English, and a superb dressmaker. Maybe some of their skills were passed onto me. X is here, that is a winner!!!Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-77764744695064594252020-07-10T12:00:35.694-06:002020-07-10T12:00:35.694-06:00Hey, Pat! I'm certainly enjoying your Instagr...Hey, Pat! I'm certainly enjoying your Instagram posts. I'm still figuring out Instagram ~ I operate strictly on a need to know basis, and Instagram is becoming more necessary. I really laughed when I found that graph. Thank goodness I didn't have to stay on top of calculus. I do miss being able to calculate the cooling rate of a body though ~ LOL. Have fun this weekend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-24174140533353798572020-07-10T11:56:46.193-06:002020-07-10T11:56:46.193-06:00I'm just shaking my head at what is happening,...I'm just shaking my head at what is happening, Janie. Never, ever would I have thought a pandemic would play out like this in the US. My family in Canada is horrified and urging us to get out. I'm not ready to bolt for Nova Scotia yet, but Terry and I recognize that the only thing that will help us as Covid-19 spreads is to trust ourselves and make responsible choices. LOL, I'm sure the editor in you sometimes cringes at my sentence structure. Favorite pats and/or scratches to Franklin and Penelope and best wishes to you and Carol. Hang tough!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-46820246617204555372020-07-10T11:19:37.581-06:002020-07-10T11:19:37.581-06:00You're right: it is scary and unnecessary. We ...You're right: it is scary and unnecessary. We should have another lock down instead of talking about opening the schools. And Disney World is re-opening. I always think it's interesting when people say they didn't like calculus. My daughter has a Ph.D. in math and she doesn't like calculus, either. Says it's worthless! Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-13129401541977788902020-07-10T10:55:07.565-06:002020-07-10T10:55:07.565-06:00lol the graph sure is true, spreadsheets win the d...lol the graph sure is true, spreadsheets win the day for work. Forgot all about factorials. I think I forgot a lot more than that too haha even though I had little issues with math.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-59039376775001204312020-07-10T09:43:40.827-06:002020-07-10T09:43:40.827-06:00Thanks, Yvonne! Humanity is gifted with multiple ...Thanks, Yvonne! Humanity is gifted with multiple kinds of intelligence, and obviously music is one of your strengths. Where would we be without music? Music is so necessary to our souls that I think it has been with us since deep in time. If I could be reincarnated I'l love to return with musical ability and talent! I hope you get to listen to Danny Boy very soon! Hugs to you, my friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-29039767631130047492020-07-10T09:37:52.781-06:002020-07-10T09:37:52.781-06:00I'm glad you enjoyed these, Janie! I love wha...I'm glad you enjoyed these, Janie! I love what you shared about your daughter! Thank goodness you had someone when you really needed it. An insightful teacher can see what stumbling block is challenging a student and work to remove it. Sometimes the best teacher is someone who struggled and then got it, because he or she knows what simple things can trip a student up, things so intuitive to someone strong or gifted in math that he or she would never think of it. Stay safe and healthy. What is happening now in Florida is scary and unnecessary.Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-23585054772705373992020-07-10T09:11:47.449-06:002020-07-10T09:11:47.449-06:00I'm glad you enjoyed them, Debra! Every one o...I'm glad you enjoyed them, Debra! Every one of these makes me laugh and brings back so many memories. And that pug, OMG I understand that feeling! LOL I struggled with geometry. I couldn't grasp it. When I was studying first year mineralogy at Acadia, a wonderful professor recognized what was going on, lent me a collection of wooden crystal forms with written explanations, and as I held them and manipulated them, a light went on. Those were the first hands-on math manipulative I ever saw. I spent thousands of dollars on math manipulatives for my school kiddos, and I had plenty of 3-D shapes for my kiddos to work with. I was determined to develop their spatial thinking. Geometry has been so important to our world. I am in awe of those early thinkers who came up with the foundational concepts. Okay ~ I'll stop ~ LOL! You and your Rare One have a great weekend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.com