“I know you want someone like me to hold your hand through your academic journey, to make what you’re learning approachable and help you gain confidence and hope in this course. It’s not about responsibility, but about love and expression: a selfless love from one heart to another, and an artistic expression that contributes happiness and wisdom to the rest of humanity.”
— Ivan Z. Feng, “In Conversation with You: Nurturing Academic Success”
Math 225 (Spring 2024) I
Math 225 (Spring 2024) II
Math 226 (Fall 2023)
Math 129 (Spring 2023)
Math 125 (Fall 2022)
Ivan’s Google Form_Math 226 (Fall 2023) I
All Suggestions Received from the Survey and Ivan’s Responses:
1. “Is there any way to give the solutions of each question on separate pages so it’s not all squished together and easier to read?”
— Absolutely, that’s a fantastic suggestion! I’ll make sure to implement it going forward.
2. “…If anything, I might suggest continuing to print out the formulas you write on the boards. To me, your notes are really helpful and it’s easier to remember the formulas when I have a physical copy rather than have to go on my computer for them…”
— Of course, thank you for the praise! I’ll make it a point to print out the formulas each time.
P.S. To my students: Besides suggestions, I also greatly appreciate other kind comments with approval and encouragement. I’ve read all of them and I thank you for your heartfelt support!
—Ivan (Oct 19, 2023)
Ivan’s Google Form_Math 226 (Fall 2023) II
All Suggestions Received from the Survey and Ivan’s Responses:
1. “Is there any way to give the solutions of each question on separate pages so it’s not all squished together and easier to read?”
— Absolutely, that’s a fantastic suggestion! I’ll make sure to implement it going forward.
2. “…If anything, I might suggest continuing to print out the formulas you write on the boards. To me, your notes are really helpful and it’s easier to remember the formulas when I have a physical copy rather than have to go on my computer for them…”
— Of course, thank you for the praise! I’ll make it a point to print out the formulas each time.
P.S. To my students: Besides suggestions, I also greatly appreciate other kind comments with approval and encouragement. I’ve read all of them and I thank you for your heartfelt support!
—Ivan (Oct 19, 2023)
Ivan’s Google Form_Math 225 (Spring 2024) I
“Once again, thank you for all your feedback on the Google Form! It’s incredibly heartwarming to hear that you’re enjoying our discussions and finding my solutions and formulas helpful. That’s what I’m here for, and knowing it’s making a difference is just the best feeling! I want to address a couple of points you brought up:
1. Notes on Google Sheets: For the Google Sheets notes, I’ll put in extra effort to make them more straightforward. I want every bit of information about quizzes I provide to be helpful and easy to grasp, so you can focus more on enjoying the learning and less on deciphering my messages.
2. Discussion Handouts: About the handout formulas/solutions, I get that the color usage might be a bit too much for some of you. I’m going to adjust that and work on giving you an even cleaner, more visually comfortable experience. My goal is to make these handouts much more than just informative but also a great joy and pleasure to read. You know, there’s beauty in it when something just works, in a simple way with a touch of purity, and in an intuitive way that resonates with our hearts.
Thank you for being such a fantastic group! Let’s keep up the good work together, and if there’s anything more I can do to support you, just shout. We’re in this together! See you in discussion, and let’s keep the magic going!”
—Ivan 🌟 (7:51PM Wed Mar 27, 2024)
Ivan’s Google Form_Math 225 (Spring 2024) II
“Once again, thank you for all your feedback on the Google Form! It’s incredibly heartwarming to hear that you’re enjoying our discussions and finding my solutions and formulas helpful. That’s what I’m here for, and knowing it’s making a difference is just the best feeling! I want to address a couple of points you brought up:
1. Notes on Google Sheets: For the Google Sheets notes, I’ll put in extra effort to make them more straightforward. I want every bit of information about quizzes I provide to be helpful and easy to grasp, so you can focus more on enjoying the learning and less on deciphering my messages.
2. Discussion Handouts: About the handout formulas/solutions, I get that the color usage might be a bit too much for some of you. I’m going to adjust that and work on giving you an even cleaner, more visually comfortable experience. My goal is to make these handouts much more than just informative but also a great joy and pleasure to read. You know, there’s beauty in it when something just works, in a simple way with a touch of purity, and in an intuitive way that resonates with our hearts.
Thank you for being such a fantastic group! Let’s keep up the good work together, and if there’s anything more I can do to support you, just shout. We’re in this together! See you in discussion, and let’s keep the magic going!”
—Ivan 🌟 (7:51PM Wed Mar 27, 2024)