Exit Slip #1: Response to class comments

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 From our discussion today, I really resonated with the comment made by Group 1 (Tyler's response). In their response to question 1, they talked about how they believe relational math makes for a strong foundation, even though it's commonly believed that instrumental creates a stronger foundation. I agree with this notion because I think having the big idea should be the focus and, as they said, "an instrumental understanding will usually follow." This feeds into a powerful analogy one of my group members made which was that a person can be a good writer even if they don't know the proper syntax or spelling of a language. Common formulas are useful to save time or create a cleaner solution in the same way grammar rules and spelling create for a more concise and easier read. However, in my opinion, the approach and process of solving a math problem and the overall story in writing are the real goals.