Mark

Current Undergrad, BA Chemistry Brigham Young University-Provo

I am a BYU student, an am currently working toward a bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
As a student, I have found that I respect teachers more when they can understand the questions posed by my fellow students.

About Me

I think that it is important to find out what a student knows before trying to teach a new concept. That way any misconceptions can be cleared up at the beginning, instead of fighting against them for weeks or even longer. I have taken classes in Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, and Writing, and believe that understanding students is one of my strengths.

Hobbies & Interests

Outside of school I enjoy reading science fiction and fantasy books, hiking, rock climbing (although I'm not very skilled at it), playing computer and video games, and practicing the martial art of aikido. It's super cool, ask me about it sometime.

Education

Current Undergrad, BA Chemistry - Brigham Young University-Provo

Q&A with Mark

Students already have an idea of how the world works, and listening to them express what they understand (right or wrong) gives the teacher a better picture of how to teach them. Explaining things in their own words also forces students to think about their ideas in new ways, and can help them learn.