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On the second day, Escalante makes a bold entrance dressed in a butcher outfit, using apples to teach fractions in a creative and engaging way. His unique approach breaks through to the class, evoking laughter and participation. However, a rebellious student disrupts the lesson, and Escalante shows remarkable composure, turning the incident into a teaching moment about the multiples of nine.
Recognizing the need for a personalized teaching approach, Escalante takes the time to connect with each student. He incorporates stories from Latino history, demonstrating how mathematics can empower them and create opportunities that go beyond their current circumstances. This new approach yields positive results; students start to focus and engage in learning.