| Math 201 Spring 2008: Mathematics, Education & Access to Power |
| Syllabus | Students | Schedule | History | Future |
Students Accepted into Math 201 for Spring 2008
| NAME | BIOGRAPHY |
| Starlie Chinen | I am a junior physics major with an education emphasis from Honolulu, Hawai'i. I am very passionate about equality in education, Math 201 is giving me the opportunity to engage with students to help develop more equality in math education. I spent the summer and fall of '07 doing observations with students in math and science classes at Franklin High School. When I did my observations the experiences and culture of the students reminded me of my own high school experience. The students at Franklin have amazing potential that many of them do not realize, it is my hope that we can help students recognize their abilities. |
| Cressida Guanlao | I am a graduate student with the Education department as well as a fourth grade teacher at Clifford Street School. I am a product of the Los Angeles Unified School District; attending Franklin Magnet High School, Luther Burbank Middle School, and Buchanan Street School. MATH 201 exposes Occidental students to the challenges in mathematics education. Since this course is a community based course, students can get a hands on experience working with high school students. This is a very thought provoking course that allows Oxy students to impact young students' lives. |
| Elizabeth Guardado | I am a senior, Economics for Business Management major. Math was always my favorite subject probably because I never found it very difficult. Many people however do not like math and do not understand the importance of math for success. When I worked at Bravo High School, I realized that many Freshmen do not have a clear understanding of basic Algebra. During this semester I would like to create bonds with students and introduce them to the importance of Math and serve as a positive role model for them. |
| Ari Krasik-Geiger | I am currently a Junior majoring in mathematics. Before college my view of mathematics was fairly limited. I always enjoyed math, however math was seemed only to be about crunching numbers and manipulating equations. It wasn’t until college that I realized math embodied so much more. I started studying areas of mathematics that I had no notion that things like this could even exist. I studied math that seemed to have nothing to do with numbers at all. It was these experiences which had enlightened me to the thought that mathematics is so much more than I had previously thought. I began to love and have a great passion for this particular science. To me I began to understand math as one of the purist form of just about anything humans can put their minds to. Math, to me, became a philosophy and a logical method deep in complexities and innate beauty. I firmly believe that one need not be “good” at math to understand these principles, and these ideas act as a foundation which can give students tools to succeed at anything they wish to. |
| Jonathan Miller | I love math, and I really enjoy helping other people to discover math's most beautiful and essential concepts. I've volunteered at Franklin High School in the past, and I've seen first-hand how many students struggle to succeed in elementary mathematics courses. The problem is very serious for young students, as a poor grasp of math can prevent many from receiving high school diplomas. It's my belief and experience that all students have the capability to master the fundamentals of mathematics, and I want to apply my interest and enthusiasm in math to the task of helping local students meet their potential. |
| Cesar Serrano | I am a Senior Economics for Business Management major from Inglewood, CA (Morningside High School '04). I have always had an interest in education since it is one of the most unequal systems in our nation today. I hope that math 201 enlightens my thoughts on the liberating aspects of math. I hope to work in the community and not only improve students' math skills but give them a reason for hope by being a solid role model. I understand that I am only one man but I am follower of the belief that one man/woman can make a difference. |
| Abby Scott | I have not taken a math class since I was in high school. I'm a senior urban and environmental policy major and I just finished my education minor. I am excited to be exploring issues of math education access and applying that knowledge in the community. I am very interested in the education system and education policy, and so far it has been great to discuss these issues with people who are not all UEP majors or education minors. It is wonderful to hear different perspectives on these issues. I'm looking forward to a rewarding semester. |
Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2008