Sections 2.1 and 2.2, due August 31

The lemma that said the inductive property is equivalent to the well-ordering property did not make sense to me. I think part of the problem in understanding this book is that it is a different writing style and things are explained differently than in the abstract algebra book we used. Hopefully I'll get the hang of it as time goes on. I do like that so far we're pulling from things I understood well in 371 and I think it's interesting that the basis of number theory comes from so many basic concepts.

Introduction, due on August 31

I am a junior majoring in math education, I plan to teach high school level math after I graduate. I have taken linear algebra, multivariable calculus, abstract algebra, math 290, and statistics 301. I am taking this class primarily to fulfill a requirement for my major. I'm somewhat looking forward to this class since abstract algebra was more enjoyable than I anticipated. My most effective math teacher at BYU was you because you set up early communication between you and your students, gave detailed and legible notes in class, got  your students to read ahead, and you are able to explain difficult concepts at a basic level.My least effective math teacher at BYU  moved too quickly in class, it was difficult to follow his logic/explanations, and some of the homework he assigned was overly repetitive and didn't feel useful. I love doing outdoor activities. I am only free during the last 30 mins of your office hours on Monday and Friday but if they extended until 3, it would give me more time.