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Blog #1 - Food for Thought 

Tuesday September 18th, 2012 

Observation- This week I observed how often people use money in an everyday manner. I have been working at a golf course throughout the summer and on a daily basis I find myself working with addition and subtraction, as well as percentages without even realizing it. 

Reflection: Working with money on a daily basis made me realize how important it is to convey to students that what they learn in the classroom can easily be applied to their every day lives. Things such as percentages, and being quick with numbers is something they are going to always be encountering. Incorporating realistic scenarios into lesson plans (whether it be using having them use a receipt and solve equations, etc.) can be a way for them to see that math is taken far beyond the classroom. 

Reflection on Reflection: I was amazed by how much I use math in my every day life without even thinking about it. What I was taught at such a young age in grade school is now helping me in the workforce!