The title of this chapter, Taxman, did not impress me, when I first read it. After reading this chapter, I am impressed by Esquith’s activities. Having students apply for and perform classroom jobs is an amazing idea. I am familiar with some other class activities that make students think about how our economical system works, but they are not like this one. Esquith’s activity is something I would like to incorporate into my own classroom someday. Students who learn about our economical system, banking, ownership, saving, and spending have an opportunity to develop skills in finances that will help them throughout life.
I have always liked math. In grade school, my math teachers would assign the last few problems of a section as extra credit. The last few problems were usually word problems. Most of my classmates did not attempt them, but I remember enjoying doing them. I am good at understanding them and choosing appropriate approaches. I like the problems that are better understood by drawing a picture, working backwards, guessing and checking, looking for pattern, and making a chart. Basically, I like them all. I guess that is why I enjoyed this chapter. I am going to check out the Wed site that Esquith mentions.
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