What a math teacher does at 51, amassing millions of views

While some think that digitalization interferes with communication between different generations, others argue the opposite. Chelyabinsk math teacher Peter Zemskov decided to register in TikTok. The 51-year-old blogger said: mathematics very important. This also confirms the inexhaustible interest of people in the activities of men. More than 630,000 subscribers follow the teacher's videos. However, we are sure that this is not the limit.



We couldn’t miss such an interesting story. So today's edition. "Site" I’ll tell you a little more about Petr Zemskov.

Mathematics in human life Peter Zemskov sincerely loves his work. For him, being a teacher means not just coming to class and dryly laying out a theory. A man always tries to connect his subject with real life. After all, not everyone likes mathematics, and especially not everyone is given it easily.

In fact, this is one of the reasons why Peter decided to dive into the wilds of the Internet. First, in 2017, he registered on YouTube. Then the students began to agitate Zemskov to start an account in TikTok. Now this social network is at the peak of its popularity. So the aspiring math blogger had every chance to expand his audience.

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Working on videos in TikTok became a challenge for the teacher. After all, the mass of information must be put in 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Peter accomplished this task with hurrah. In the Internet began to write that the Chelyabinsk teacher in just 2 weeks was able to give the entire course of geometry in the 7th grade. And this is far from the limit of his capabilities!

“Come with me!” is the phrase that begins every video. He is convinced that both in the classroom and on the Internet, the main thing is to establish a trusting contact with the audience. The teacher is always sincere, emotional, likes to joke. However, at the same time, a man can state the material clearly and in essence.

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With his work on the Internet, a mathematician raises the prestige of the teaching profession. Peter wants to show that teaching is interesting and important. At the same time, you can successfully combine ordinary lessons in school with blogging. By the way, Peter shoots all the videos with his wife. She is his assistant and loyal advisor.

To become a successful blogger, it is not enough just to make a beautiful video. Content should be meaningful and carry an idea. “It’s important that you have something to talk about with your subscribers,” Peter said. Success is not equal to money. If a person is only chasing wealth, blogging is clearly not his business.

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TikTok and YouTube help Zemskov convey the main message to people: “We just learn to solve problems that help us solve other problems, life problems.” The teacher does not agree to divide people into humanitarians and technologists. He is sure that with a little effort, you can understand the depths of any science. Of course, everyone has a penchant for certain subjects. However, do not cover this banal laziness.

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A wise mathematician thinks parents are too concerned about their children's grades. Few people are interested in childhood experiences and problems. “How was school?” is what students hear every day. All this, of course, affects the future life of adults.

In our time, not knowledge, but evaluation has become an end in itself. Few people really want to learn. Here a lot depends on education, and on the motivation of the students themselves, and on the presentation of the teacher. The latter for Peter became a calling card. Even with the most obnoxious bully in the class, he can find a common language.

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A mathematician believes that all people should be treated with respect. Every student in the classroom is a person first and foremost. He feels exactly the same as the teacher. There can be no division into bad and good, favorites and outsiders. All equal. Hence the fundamental quality of the Master with a capital letter. spirituality.

Mathematics in human life: from the editorial office When I learn about such stories, I am very happy. Teachers like Peter Zemskov, The engine of progress. They keep pace with the times, but do not let their business take its course, but modernize it.



It remains to wish Peter inspiration and creative success. I am sure that his brainchild on TikTok and YouTube will only grow every year. By the way, if you haven't subscribed to his pages yet, be sure to do so. Let's go to the math!

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