Numbers matter because people matter. We learn about number relationships (called functions) to improve our ability to predict outcomes, make us better problem solvers and more productive citizens. I am a 25 + year veteran math teacher and a highly qualified educator of Precalculus, Calculus AP AB curriculum's. (read more)
...Little excites me more than clearing up the confusion surrounding a difficult topic. You'll often hear me ask, "Why?" -- it's so critical to understand what's going on surrounding the problem you're currently working on. I've watched time and again students come to a greater grasp of the broader material and have been able to excel not only in the present course, but also in classes to come. (read more)