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How to prepare for class…

MAJ Ashok K. DebMath Analyst

Operations Research Center

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Step 1 - Connection

“No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care”

CDT X-“Sir, you must really like teaching math”MAJ D-“I do….why do you say that?”CDT X-“You seem really excited every time we

have class.”

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Step 2 – Due Diligence

• Do the homework

• Yes, all of it…

• Yes, even the reading…

• Homework == minimum preparation required

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Step 3 - Discussion

• Plan your questions / discussion– Be ready to explain sticking points

• Should we teach….or facilitate their learning?

• The less you care, the more they will…thoughts?

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Step 4 - Activity

• Mortgage Statements• R/C Helicopters• Fire Missions• Quiz-radio net• Wear a parachute • XBOX: Halo Wars• Live at WP or NYC• Which concert to go to?• Gambling

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In Summary

• Step 1: Connection• Step 2: Due Diligence• Step 3: Discussion• Step 4: Activity• Step 5: Advertise the next lesson/topic