How can I teach someone high school math in 6 months?
Good on you for taking on teaching this person. I was drafted onto my high school’s math team when I was a freshman — total disaster. I had some algebra, but that’s it, and nobody tutored me or even gave me anything to read. Needless to say, I was pretty lost. Honored, but lost. Fortunately, the team was never that great (we were a semi-rural high school that did well for itself considering its location, but we never even approached the level of the local private schools), so I didn’t feel a lot of pressure or like I was letting the team down. OK, enough about me. Clearly I need to get out more. OK, really enough about me. My advice would be to consider asking several members of the team to tutor the person in particular areas, perhaps the member’s particular strength or favorite area. Especially if these tutoring members aren’t mostly graduating seniors, it could help make the team more bonded, and help the freshman seem less of a threat to anyone who may have a [probably secret] jea
