Comments for Rolfe Schmidt http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com I'm learning. Slowly. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:58:52 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Teaching High School Science by mrborden http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/2007/07/27/teaching-high-school-science/#comment-3528 mrborden Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:58:52 +0000 http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/2007/07/27/teaching-high-school-science/#comment-3528 I also like using an inquiry based module for instruction. I now enjoy blogging with my students concerning their progress in the course and how to analyze objectives. critical thinking akills must be taught along with the cognitive academic language I also like using an inquiry based module for instruction. I now enjoy blogging with my students concerning their progress in the course and how to analyze objectives. critical thinking akills must be taught along with the cognitive academic language

]]> Comment on Mortgage Bailouts by Clark http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/2007/09/21/mortgage-bailouts/#comment-3519 Clark Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:15:35 +0000 http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/2007/09/21/mortgage-bailouts/#comment-3519 We are working on a mortgage with RMC Vanguard presently. On the front end our experience mirrors yours--exceptionally quick to respond through lending tree. However, they came in another 1/4 point below the best offer we saw on lending tree; our contact was available on Saturday for handling faxed documentation. I will definitely stay wary as with any financial transaction, but so far things are looking pretty good. We are working on a mortgage with RMC Vanguard presently. On the front end our experience mirrors yours–exceptionally quick to respond through lending tree. However, they came in another 1/4 point below the best offer we saw on lending tree; our contact was available on Saturday for handling faxed documentation. I will definitely stay wary as with any financial transaction, but so far things are looking pretty good.

]]> Comment on Making Math less boring by poetess http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/2007/04/13/is-mathematics-boring/#comment-3518 poetess Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:14:05 +0000 http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/2007/04/13/is-mathematics-boring/#comment-3518 I completely agree. My educational experience was that a bunch of numbers was thrown at me and no explanation was ever given about how and who used these numbers in real life or how it related to me. To this day, I'm not sure who uses Algebra, Trigonometry, or Calculus. History would have turned me on to know about the theorems, to perhaps learn about math used by astrophysicists, aeronautic engineers, etc. Math in music, math in art, math and computers. Mathematics has to be more than just memorizing formulas and doing endless drills. This is too abstract. I think if a child's passion can be aroused by connecting the math to the people who use the math and the history behind it, math could be fascinating. They may even want to do it! I would have! I completely agree. My educational experience was that a bunch of numbers was thrown at me and no explanation was ever given about how and who used these numbers in real life or how it related to me. To this day, I’m not sure who uses Algebra, Trigonometry, or Calculus. History would have turned me on to know about the theorems, to perhaps learn about math used by astrophysicists, aeronautic engineers, etc. Math in music, math in art, math and computers.

Mathematics has to be more than just memorizing formulas and doing endless drills. This is too abstract. I think if a child’s passion can be aroused by connecting the math to the people who use the math and the history behind it, math could be fascinating. They may even want to do it! I would have!

]]> Comment on Changes by vlorbik http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/changes/#comment-3517 vlorbik Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:11:59 +0000 http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/?p=501#comment-3517 good work. good work.

]]> Comment on Changes by opit http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/changes/#comment-3514 opit Sat, 16 May 2009 14:14:41 +0000 http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/?p=501#comment-3514 Check. Thanks. Check. Thanks.

]]> Comment on Changes by Rolfe Schmidt http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/changes/#comment-3513 Rolfe Schmidt Sat, 16 May 2009 12:44:35 +0000 http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/?p=501#comment-3513 Thanks Opit and Sarah. By the way, there is still occasional life over at <a href='http://rolfeschmidt.com/wordpress' rel="nofollow">my math blog</a>. Thanks Opit and Sarah.

By the way, there is still occasional life over at my math blog.

]]> Comment on Changes by opit http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/changes/#comment-3512 opit Sat, 16 May 2009 06:00:37 +0000 http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/?p=501#comment-3512 Happens in Blogland. Vaya con Dios, Rolfe. Happens in Blogland. Vaya con Dios, Rolfe.

]]> Comment on Changes by Sarah http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/changes/#comment-3511 Sarah Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:34:22 +0000 http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/?p=501#comment-3511 Well, pish. I just found your blog via your comment on the dingbat's unschooling post that Doc highlighted, and now you're done. Best of luck to you! Well, pish. I just found your blog via your comment on the dingbat’s unschooling post that Doc highlighted, and now you’re done. Best of luck to you!

]]> Comment on Orrery by Rolfe Schmidt http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/2007/06/24/orrery/#comment-3510 Rolfe Schmidt Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:26:40 +0000 http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/2007/06/24/orrery/#comment-3510 Laser cutter? Now that's a tool. It has been a while since I thought about this but I can get sucked back in quickly. I'll send you email. Laser cutter? Now that’s a tool.

It has been a while since I thought about this but I can get sucked back in quickly. I’ll send you email.

]]> Comment on Changes by Rolfe Schmidt http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/changes/#comment-3509 Rolfe Schmidt Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:48:53 +0000 http://rolfeschmidt.wordpress.com/?p=501#comment-3509 Hi Harry, We're already shopping for season passes so I think more skiing is in our future. As for the posts, I guess you'll get to hear my harangues in person now. Hopefully the house will sell soon and we can come hang out. Hi Harry, We’re already shopping for season passes so I think more skiing is in our future. As for the posts, I guess you’ll get to hear my harangues in person now.

Hopefully the house will sell soon and we can come hang out.

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