Thread: Teaching math - perfect universal truth

On the other hand, let's not forget an appropriate quote from Albert Einstein: "As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain, as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality."

Hmm....I've never had that problem- it is not hard to know more than my students do......

Nah, it's not hard knowing more than the students. I do keep away from the political talk in my classroom, and what is on occasion difficult is dealing with the comments a student makes reflecting their parent's thought. I will always respond with "That is a good question for your parents!" if it is a sticky wicket.

I think I might have that problem when I'm a teacher. Good thing I'm teaching math/science. I could easily get into political debates with just about everyone I know, and it takes a lot of will power on my part to stop myself. Haha.