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Ms. Melinda Carter
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Wilson Middle School
Class Information:
Room Number: 302
Students per Class: 28
Class Description:
I teach sixth and seventh graders taking a 7th Grade Math course and seventh and eighth graders taking an Algebra I course.
Position:
Math Teacher
My Philosophy:
I know that students learn best when they are thinking about problems and finding ways to communicate that thinking. For this reason, I incorporate group problem solving, reflective writing, and sharing of solutions into my class activities.
Personal Information:
College and Degrees:
Otterbein College - BSE Ohio State University - currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree
Favorite Books:
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Harry Potter & the Twilight Series (I do teach middle school, after all)
Favorite Quotes:
It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.(Rene Descartes) Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy.(Isaac Newton) In mathematics the art of proposing a question must be held of higher value than solving it.(George Cantor)
Interests:
mathematics (really!), music (playing and listening), books (both fiction and nonfiction), environmental preservation, animals, and of course kids!
Employment History:
Wilson Middle School 2004 - Present
Why Do I Teach?:
I am passionate about learning, and I want to pass on that passion to everyone I meet. I know that my students' lives can be deeply enriched by learning about the things that interest them, so I try to find ways to make learning appealing and interesting.