I have occasionally struggled with Mathematics that is taught at university level, and had people comment - “Should you be a Maths teacher if the Maths does not come to you straight away, or easily?”.

I think that understanding the differing ways and processes in which students will come to an understanding about Mathematics is really important. Too often Maths is viewed as a topic that is understood completely from the very beginning - or not ever understood at all. It should be our goal as teachers to empower students in their learning - helping them realise that learning is not simply understanding a fact or point from the beginning, but a process that should be pursued and that is attainable for everyone.

Learning is often a messy process, but the realisations that stem from such learning are often the most rewarding!

I would also like the commend you on your blog. I think it provides great food for thought, and I really enjoy reading your posts, you offer fantastic insight. Thankyou!