You did an excellent job of engaging the students. You frequently asked questions, checked for understanding with thumbs-up polls, and encouraged students to speak up if they had doubts. Your approach to the cylinder problem was a great example of this: you posed the question, gave students time to think, and then let one student (Siena) walk through her entire solution. This is a very effective strategy for reinforcing student confidence and allowing them to take ownership of their learning.
You also handled a student's confusion ("It's getting kind of confusing") very well. You paused your explanation, asked for clarification, and then re-explained the concept from a different angle with a concrete analogy (unrolling a paper tube). This showed that you were truly listening and willing to adapt to student needs in real-time.
Tutor · 1 mo. ago