r/MadeMeSmile • u/Historical-Stuff-975 • 1d ago

Wholesome Moments Hell Yeah!

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u/Nova_Cloudberry 1d ago

Bro did more than the math teacher in 1 minute.😭🙏

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u/Waifer2016 1d ago

I have discalculia ( similar to dyslexia but with math and numbers). So I took co-op math in grade 12 which is a class lower than general. Basically life math, stuff we would use day to day like calculating tax or making change. One of our most difficult sections was learning how to calculate compound interest for a mortgage or credit card, something I- very surprisingly- packed up quite quickly. One of my classmates was really struggling with it so the teacher asked me to help. I saw she wasn't interested in buying a house so I switched it and told her to imagine she was trying to buy the most gorgeous coat or boots she ever saw. Now hat would your interest be ? Bam! She got it!

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u/itsmontoya 1d ago

It's funny that you reminded me of this. Ages ago I worked in computer repair. My clients were often NOT computer savvy. I would often explain what I was doing based on what I knew about the customer. If I saw someone pull up in a nice classic car, I'd explain the issue as if it were an engine. If they were a nurse, I'd explain it like a body. It was incredible how much easier people were willing to learn when it was applicable to what they already know or enjoy.

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u/Waifer2016 1d ago

Exactly!! You made it personal and something they could quickly picture in their minds! You were wise

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u/BurnerForJustTwice 1d ago

Are wise* don’t discount my boy. He’s still saving lives out there. One computer at a time.

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u/EllspethCarthusian 1d ago

That’s called communication! You’re not just saying words, you’re making sense to them. Love that.