So, Dustin, What is your favorite thing to do in the city where your center is located? A: I love to disc golf in the summer, snowboard in the winter, and play chess year round. Also, I love to cook new meals! And of course, do and teach Mathematics!
What is your favorite Mathnasium success story? A: My favorite Mathnasium success story is actually about one of the first students (if not the first student) I enrolled. She was in third grade and sort of struggling, mainly with subtraction facts like 13-8 and other concepts from 2nd grade. She saw great growth and after a couple years she was caught up, although we did have to review subtraction facts every now and then. During 5th grade her confidence soared as she started getting a head of the curve. in 6th grade she was placed into 7th grade math, then in 7th grade she was placed into Algebra I! A once struggling and shy student lacking confidence, has grown into a strong, out going, and confident student. And this growth wasn't just in math, the confidence carried over into all areas of her life. And now, after 7 years of being a Mathnasium student, she is now a Mathnasium instructor!
Where’s your favorite place to eat? A: Moe's Southwest Grill is amazing! Burrito's, Stackers, Bowls and more! With a great selection of salsa from sweet and mild to 3rd degree burn sensation (which is what I go for)!
What’s your favorite kind of math? A: If you see me on the floor working with students, it is very likely you'll hear me say, ""Ooo! This is my favorite topic in math!"" And I do sincerely mean it. But if I were to pick one topic, for up through high school, I would say Geometry. For my college classes I would go with Topology, which is often referred to as ""rubber sheet Geometry."" Geometry (and Topology) are very heavy in logical thinking and proofs. I absolutely love proofs! Especially the higher the level math (modern Mathematics). Sometimes the result is not what you expect!
What do you like the most about the Mathnasium Method? A: What I love most about the Mathnasium Method is how it engages the students to ensure they are "deep learning", not just "surface learning". It helps the students to develop a deeper understanding of Mathematics while it helps develop and encourage metacognition. This helps students apply their thinking instead of blindly working problems. it does all of this and more in a fun and engaging way! There is so much more that can be said about the benefits of the Mathnasium Method, and why it is so amazing, but I need to stop somewhere before a write a book.
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