What is a Variable? — In a Humanistic Way
A variable represents change — something that is not fixed.
In humanistic terms, it’s like a student's emotions, choices, or learning pace — these change from day to day.
🧠 “Every learner is a variable — they grow, they change, they explore.”
🧍 Real-Life Humanistic Examples:
The number of hours you sleep varies each night — you are the variable.
The energy you feel each day is different — it’s a personal variable.
Let students reflect:
"What changes in your life every day? That’s your variable.”
What is a Constant? — In a Humanistic Way
A constant is something that stays the same — like a belief, a value, or a fixed rule in your life.
️ “Love from your parents is a constant. Your self-worth does not depend on marks — it is constant.”
Real-Life Humanistic Examples:
Your school start time = 8:00 AM → constant
The teacher’s respect for every student = constant
A student’s right to feel safe and valued = constant
Why Humanism Matters Here:
Instead of just memorizing:
“A variable changes and a constant stays the same.”
A humanistic teacher might say:
“You are the variable — learning, changing, growing every day. But your value as a learner? That’s the constant.”
🧩 Activity Idea (Humanistic + Math):
Ask students:
“What is something that always stays the same in your life? That’s your constant.”
“What is something that changes often in your life? That’s your variable.”
Then:
Let them write a simple math expression using their answers
For example:
Happiness = Constant (family love) + Variable (daily activities)
Humanism in math means we don't just teach numbers — we teach students to see themselves in math.
Variables = their emotions, their choices, their potential
Constants = their values, rights, and relationships
This way, math becomes meaningful, personal, and powerful.