Chapter 70 Problem Solving
In fact, she had long discovered that her thinking was very limited when solving problems, but Paris was not like that. The methods he came up with were often not the optimal solutions, but they were often unique.
Zhang Wei knew that within two years, Paris would definitely surpass her, while she was still standing still based on her previous foundation.
She went to see Teacher Ethan again. He thought Zhang Wei came to him again because she wanted to skip a grade. Since Manny had already graduated, she didn't need to take another year of math classes with the new graduating class.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Ethan. I apologize for my previous rudeness. I was referring to the matter of joining the math class." Zhang Wei's attitude was very sincere. This was how she realized her problem.
Teacher Ethan was still as gentle as usual: "No, there's no need to apologize. You've caught up with them and even outperformed them. You're not a burden to me."
Zhang Wei was a little unsure how to describe her mechanical problem-solving ability, acquired through extensive practice and imitation. After a moment of thought, she said:
"I discovered a major problem with my math studies: I could only solve the same types of problems you'd explained and the ones that appeared in the textbook. This meant my learning was mechanical, and I lacked a mathematical mindset."
After hearing this, Teacher Ethan suddenly became serious: "You rarely use the methods I teach you. Is it because you don't understand them?"
Could Zhang Wei really say that she was annoyed by his long-winded lecture? She was only listening selectively, not paying attention to the questions that she could easily answer.
"No." Zhang Wei lowered his head with some guilt.
"Didn't you come up with the new method you used yourself?"
"No, I learned it from a quick math textbook. I don't understand the principles, I just know how to solve the problems."
Mathematics textbooks in China, after junior high school, can really be regarded as crash courses to some extent. Only smart students can learn well, half of the students can only imitate, and those who react slowly can only listen to what is written in a foreign language. Zhang Wei is at the stage of mechanically imitating after doing too many questions.
"This is indeed a very serious problem. Let me discuss it with Mr. Mori and see how we can help you solve this problem."
"However, I'm glad that you're aware of and willing to admit your own shortcomings."
After he finished speaking, he saw that Zhang Wei was not much relieved, so he patted her shoulder and comforted her:
"It's okay. You still have four years before graduation. We can find a solution."
"Thank you, Mr. Ethan!"
Zhang Wei was not comforted because she realized that she had overlooked someone, her current math teacher, Mr. Mori.
After Teacher Leaf left, Catherine did not teach them math, but replaced her with an older old lady, Teacher Mori.
It can be said that Zhang Wei had hardly ever dealt with her, because the decision to attend Teacher Ethan's class was made when Teacher Ye Zi was there, and she did not specifically tell Teacher Mori about this matter.
Now that she thinks about it, it was not very polite of her to treat Teacher Mori like that.
Now that she had a problem and had to trouble her for help to solve it, Zhang Wei felt a little ashamed. It could be said that this was the first time she regretted her previous behavior.
After school, Zhang Wei went to the backyard, put on protective gear and started rock climbing.
Namier was crossing the balance bridge. He glanced at Zhang Wei a few times and finally realized that she was in a bad mood:
"What’s wrong with you?"
"nothing."
"You used to go into your room as soon as you got home every day, and only come here after you finished your homework."
Zhang Wei didn't expect that he was so attentive. Ever since Venus installed the facilities in the backyard, Namir spent most of his free time here.
Apart from the regular training every morning, Zhang Wei only comes here occasionally after finishing his homework.
"Well, I'm definitely in a bad mood."
"Why?"
"I may have done something wrong." Zhang Wei climbed to the top floor in a few steps.
"Is it irreversible?"
"Well, not really." I just felt a little uncomfortable.
"Don't you have a solution?" Namir continued, as he could now cross the swaying balance beam without holding on to the rope.
"I guess so." She decided to apologize to Teacher Mori in person tomorrow.
"What is Teacher Mori like?" Zhang Wei just remembered to ask this classmate.
"So kind! He didn't even give Nick a failing grade. He always came in last."
It sounds like the pressure won't be so great if I go see her tomorrow.
"Vera, did you come here specifically to apologize to me?" When Zhang Wei stood in front of Teacher Mori sincerely and said the words she had been brewing for a long time, Teacher Mori asked her calmly.
Zhang Wei nodded: "Yes, teacher."
"Ms. Lievs told me about your situation before she left here, so it's not like she didn't tell me. She said you were very smart and your math skills were far beyond the level of your classmates."
Zhang Wei felt a little ashamed at this time. It was her fault for relying on the foundation of her previous life and looking down on others.
"I've seen the high-level homework you completed. The process was concise, the answers were correct, and it was done perfectly. From this aspect, you can indeed choose high-level mathematics."
"But..." Zhang Wei was about to explain when he was stopped by Teacher Mori.
"Ethan and I talked about your problem yesterday, but I think he, as a teacher, should take greater responsibility for this problem."
Zhang Wei widened his eyes in surprise.
"He didn't notice the problems in your studies in time, and you didn't learn what he explained in class. This shows that his teaching method is flawed, so I have already criticized him." Teacher Mori looked at her with a smile and said.
I don’t know why, maybe it’s because of her age, but when Zhang Wei heard Teacher Mori say this, she felt that this thin-looking old lady had an aura of 1.8 meters.
She apologized to Teacher Ethan in her heart, but she didn't expect to implicate him.
Teacher Mori seemed to see through her thoughts and said, "Don't worry about it. He was my student before. This is indeed his dereliction of duty."
Oh my god! She was simply outrageous. She gave up her master's lessons, found an apprentice to be her teacher, and then returned to her master in disgrace to solve the problem...
"But I really admire your attitude. You're brave enough to admit your problem after discovering it. You're a kid who can do well in math!"
"Your problems aren't that big of a problem. If you're willing, you can study with my course this semester!"
Zhang Wei didn't know what to say, so he could only bow deeply to her and said:
"Teacher Mori, I will definitely listen carefully and study hard. Thank you!"
Then she began to be repeatedly "harassed" by Teacher Mori.
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