Math
1st Semester
This semester in my math class, we have been using a program called accelerated math. Accelerated math is different from standard math because it lets everyone progress at their own pace. I really enjoy using this system because I can take my time on a subject I don't know without being tested on it before I completely understand it. Or I can quickly move through a topic that I already know without being held back. It is online so I can log in at home to grade and print assignments.
This semester has been a wonderful experience. In the beginning of the year I felt like I already knew most of the topics I was learning on Accelerated math. But since I got to go at my own pace I reviewed all the topics I knew and quickly got to what I needed to learn. In my math class we are expected to complete at least 60 problems of accelerated math a week. I feel like this keeps me very aware of what I needed to get done every night to complete those 60 problems throughout the week. This technique keeps students very independent, making sure they know what they personally need to get finished every week. I have been able to do that by doing my work in a room with no distractions.
I have definitely pushed myself this semester, I have been able to finish all of my work due on time. I usually don’t have very many questions that I need to rework, unless I just started a new subject. If that happens I know I have many resources; my teacher Dawn, the student teacher David, my classmates and Khan Academy. I am always willing to help my fellow students with topics I have already mastered. It is very encouraged by my teacher and she counts helping other students as problems for the 60 to be completed every week.
I have had many ‘Aha Moments’ this semester. It is a realization when a topic becomes clear and understandable. My aha moments usually come to me when someone is explaining why you do something when solving a problem. My most recent aha moment is when being taught that for standard form equations the x and the y have to be on the same side. Unlike slope intercept form which is y=mx+b.
I have definitely pushed myself this semester, I have been able to finish all of my work due on time. I usually don’t have very many questions that I need to rework, unless I just started a new subject. If that happens I know I have many resources; my teacher Dawn, the student teacher David, my classmates and Khan Academy. I am always willing to help my fellow students with topics I have already mastered. It is very encouraged by my teacher and she counts helping other students as problems for the 60 to be completed every week.
I have had many ‘Aha Moments’ this semester. It is a realization when a topic becomes clear and understandable. My aha moments usually come to me when someone is explaining why you do something when solving a problem. My most recent aha moment is when being taught that for standard form equations the x and the y have to be on the same side. Unlike slope intercept form which is y=mx+b.
2nd Semester
This semester I have pretty much been working on new, different topics in accelerated math. There have been many times where I have been stuck and not known how to solve a problem, or even where to begin to start a problem and I have to use my resources to get help. I usually see what people have mastered the topic I am working on and ask them. Although I can also get help from the student teachers, my teacher, after school and Khan Academy.
I have been able to complete 60 problems a week, plus a test on time pretty much every week. This is possible when I split my work up evenly and keep track of hoe long I am going to work on math each night. I try to stay after school when ever I can to get extra credit and help when needed. I work well with partners so having a MFFTW is always fun, especially when they are at the same objectives as you. My goals for 10th grade is to keep up my routine and to always care about my grades.
I feel like I am really good at graphing systems with 2-variable inequalities, determining the graph of the solutions to a problem that can be described by a 2-variable linear inequality and writing repetitive multiplications as powers.
I think that math-wise this semester went really well. I have learned a ton of new topics that I didn't know before. I had a ton of aha moments which are always exciting and I am proud of all my math work. I really ave to thank Dawn for all of her help. When I just don't seem to understand someones way of teaching me, Dawn always explains it in a way that I understand perfectly.
I have been able to complete 60 problems a week, plus a test on time pretty much every week. This is possible when I split my work up evenly and keep track of hoe long I am going to work on math each night. I try to stay after school when ever I can to get extra credit and help when needed. I work well with partners so having a MFFTW is always fun, especially when they are at the same objectives as you. My goals for 10th grade is to keep up my routine and to always care about my grades.
I feel like I am really good at graphing systems with 2-variable inequalities, determining the graph of the solutions to a problem that can be described by a 2-variable linear inequality and writing repetitive multiplications as powers.
I think that math-wise this semester went really well. I have learned a ton of new topics that I didn't know before. I had a ton of aha moments which are always exciting and I am proud of all my math work. I really ave to thank Dawn for all of her help. When I just don't seem to understand someones way of teaching me, Dawn always explains it in a way that I understand perfectly.