MATHEMATICS

As the students opinions, mathematics is the most difficult lesson ever. Mostly, students hate this lesson becouse of the hardness of it. Math seems complicated and useless; but it is not. It has been used for every lesson or subject,  it is connected to everything we know.

The students are forced on maths so much, it seems difficult. But for not to be forced, math needs a fruitful and planned study. That means to repeat the topic after school and ask the parts which is hard. If you do in that way, math will be easier and joyful.

                                        EXTRA                            

In 2002-2003 school year, my term project was about mathematics lesson. The subject I had searched about was an interview with a mathematician in an organisation or aa university. It was interesting and exciting to make an interview; because it was a first for me. And I had new experiences while making this project.

I went to T.C. Kadir Has University and I talked with Erol ��dal.

THE INTERVIEW

• CAN YOU INTRODUCE YOURSELF?

   I was born �n 1941 in Bursa. I went to school there until I finished the highschool. I graduated from math and geophisics part in 1960. My investigation for being a professor is "Application ofNumerical Wolfe Algorthims on Business Programs." I had been a professor in 1989. I am teaching maths 1,2,3 and linear algebra subjects yo students in our university.

• ARE YOU HAPPY WITH YOUR JOB AND PLACE THAT YOU HAD TAKEN FROM YOUR IMPROVEMENTS?

    I am so happy with the improvements and my job. The reason for choosing this job was because of my choice. I was planning to be in the best position as possible and I am now.

• WAS BEING A MATHEMATICS PROFESSOR PLANNED IN YOUR SCHOOL YEARS?

    I wanted it before and my techers knew I was so good in maths, they wanted me to choose this job.

• HOW WAS YOUR GRADES IN YOUR SCHOOL YEARS? DID YOU LIKE MATHS LESSON?

    My grades were good. I did not like geography and history but I loved maths and physics. I was good at these.

• DID YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEM WITH YOUR TEACHERS? CAN YOU COMPARE YOURSELF WITH YOUR OLD TEACHERS?

     In the past we couldn't have communication like these years. But I do not want to compare myself with my old teachers.

• DO YOU HAVE ANY MATHEMATICIAN IN YOUR FAMILY?

   No, I do not have any mathematian in my family.

• WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MATHEMATICIAN?

    Kerim Erim is my favorite matematician.

• DO YOU THINK THE EDUCATION IS ENOUGH IN TURKEY?

     It is not at the level that can be. In Turkey, there is memorising education and maths is not like that. It is not a lesson that can be memorized.

• HOW DO YOU SPEND ONE DAY?

    I can not find time to spend for myself. I am working from nine o'clock to seven o'clock. I try to go to cinema or theathre if possible but it is hard to find extra time.

• HOW DO YOU TEACH IN THE CLASS? DO YOU PREFER TO MAKE JOKES OR A SERIOUS LESSON?

    I try to make the lesson enjoyable. I use all of the facilities to cause the student to like the lesson.

• CAN YOU COMPARE THE STUDENTS THAT YOU TEACH NOW AND THE STUDENT TEN YEARS AGO?

    The olders' education level was better than now. The level is decreasing.         

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