I’m assuming that everyone is familiar with the amazing math videos done by Vi Hart, another hero of mine for her work in trying to make math interesting, creative, and accessible to all.  She has an entire YouTube channels of incredible videos, but I’m including this example of her work, which not only shows her unique style but contains a critique of math education (and education in general) that explains why students like Rachel can expect to be bored in math class.

But after all, isn’t this really what education is all about–helping our students to connect the dots….themselves?