Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 30 Issue 2, April 1992
4 – 9
Moving Out of the Comfort Zone
Marie Hauk and Bryan Quinn
The project had just begun, and already Bryan was experiencing self-doubt. Why was he rocking his boat and entering uncharted waters? He is a good math teacher; he works conscientiously toward having his students enjoy math and experience success. So, why was he choosing to depart from the safety of his familiar, traditional classroom structure? Why was he now standing in his classroom directing traffic as his Grade 7 students attempted to rearrange their desks into groups of four?
