Biography
My Inspiration for Writing Math Is Not Magic
Jerry wants a better future for tomorrow’s people. Neuroscience has discovered that the part of the brain used for analyzing abstract thoughts, i.e. word problems, does not mature in the average person until their mid to late twenties.
The average student’s Math brain is not yet physically developed enough to build a study path by itself. Neuroscience recommends we provide one consistent routine to the average student and stop leaving them lost by today’s multiple methods. No one has addressed this, so Jerry wrote Math Is Not Magic. Jerry’s goal is to stop seeing blank looking eyes in Math class (and later on in adults).
Know Me
Jerry Knoelke has obtained his Masters in Mathematics and Masters in Teaching, served as the Lead Programmer in Business Research for one of America’s telecommunication giants, and experienced teaching High School Math courses to America’s youth. Jerry Knoelke has helped many students, as well as other professionals, come to grips with understanding and teaching Math.
What Inspired Me
Jerry Knoelke would start out each school year by asking his students to define Math. Most had no concept of how to even describe Math. They thought of Math as something “Magical”. Jerry wants all students to grow and learn logic, not just the top ten percent! We need this.
Beliefs & Vision
Jerry wants a better future for tomorrow’s people. Neuroscience has discovered that the part of the brain used for analyzing abstract thoughts, i.e. word problems, does not mature in the average person until their mid to late twenties.
The average student’s Math brain is not yet physically developed enough to build a study path by itself.
Neuroscience recommends we provide one consistent routine to the average student and stop leaving them lost by today’s multiple methods. No one has addressed this, so Jerry wrote Math Is Not Magic. Jerry’s goal is to stop seeing blank looking eyes in Math class (and later on in adults).
Background Influence
Jerry’s talking to students and their parents and seeing most of their minds were turned off in high school Math class because their teachers left them that way.
Books That Influenced My Writing Style
Paid more attention to Math books than English books.
Surprising Fact About Me
Jerry believes what Aristotle said is true: “The mind thinks in pictures.” Much less confusing than abstract words!
What Themes or Messages I Explore in My Work
That the mind should never be left turned off! Move the World forward!
What Inspires Me to Write and What Makes My Book Unique
When neuroscience says one consistent routine needs to be provided to reach the adolescent mind and finds no one is doing this!
What I Want Readers to Remember
To never give up learning and using logic in their lives.
How My Beliefs Shape My Work
Never stop learning. Jerry is over 70 and will never stop learning!
Summarize My Life in One Sentence
Never sit still; always learn new hobbies.
How I Want to Engage With Readers
Focus. Question. Listen. Think. Act.
Do I Have Hobbies That Influence My Writing?
All of my past hobbies and all of my future hobbies. Everything influences everything else.
Where I’m Based
Home, Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
What Keeps Me Busy
Family and friends and questions.
What am I currently working on
Helping the World move forward.
Favorite Excerpt from the Book
“Everyone needs to understand that the Mind thinks in pictures and not in words.”
Highlighted Reviews
- The Clarion Review
- The Pacific Book Review
- The Kirkus Review: “In the end, Math Is Not Magic: Solve Your Math Word Problems succeeds in showing that mathematics is not about performing tricks but about learning to see patterns in the world.”
A little English — a little Mathish.