u/CherryMints5555

I’m a maths teacher, and sometimes I find that I forget certain concepts or take a bit of time to think when solving more difficult problems.

I also worry a little about how this might look to students — like whether they might think I’m not confident or “not smart enough” if I pause during problem-solving.

But at the same time, I feel that thinking through a problem carefully is part of maths.

Is this normal for teachers or professionals in mathematics? Do other teachers experience this too?

And how do students usually perceive it when a teacher takes time to think before answering?