Many times adolescents who are good at Math struggle communicating especially through writing. I was one of those students myself when I was 13! The first thing I would do is to express to your son that
Kylie, Classroom management is always a difficult part of the job. Engaging students by creating a learning environment where students want to learn is a career-long endeavor. First, I want to say that
Maria, Girls and boys do think differently. As a result they communicate, problem solve, and relate to both you and each other differently. I would suggest that you look into the work of Michael Gurrian
Hamad, You ask a very insightful question, one which researchers here in the U.S. are working on trying to answer. First, I want to validate your perception that many mathematical concepts and procedures
John, Being a high school Principal is definately a full time job but obviously, this individual is choosing to spend his time doing another job as well. I imagine that if he is a close buddy of the

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