Math by guest author Genesis, 4th grade

The school district held a young writer’s event, inviting students from first to twelfth grades to submit poems or short stories on any topic they desired. Genesis contributed the following poem, expressing her sentiments about math. Her teacher has engaged in three years of CGI professional learning. This poem resonates deeply with me. I wish every student in the country shared Genesis's enthusiasm for math and confidence in her ability to solve problems. Thank you Genesis for allowing me to share this poem with others.

MATH, by Genesis

Math is the subject

where we learn how to count.

We count numbers, fractions and decimals

in large amounts.

Math is the subject

we’re supposed to dislike.

But wait, math is fun

I get to solve any which way I like.

Math is the subject

that’s everywhere in sight.

From clocks to doors 

to rows of parallel lights.

Math is the subject

with problems galore

that come with solutions

Which I can explore.

So do you still think 

that math is a bore?

Cause I don’t think so

anymore!