MATH AND ME
Only in algebraic expressions can number and letters harmoniously combine. Many have said it. Those who excel in English do not do well in Math. And vice-versa. I believe this to be so.
Write a paragraph on the board, and I could, more or less, define what the subject of a sentence is as opposed to its predicate. I could probably make a comment or two as to its readability – or whether or not there is a better way to express it. But put an xy with an exponent preceded by a number, chain them together with symbols of operation, and then group them in brackets or braces – then, you’ll lose me.
This was my predicament prior to taking up College Algebra. I believe in my heart that if I do not give this subject very serious attention, I might flunk it and lose confidence in my ability to dissect numbers and formulas. On Day One, I talked to my professor, who very understandingly committed to giving me private tutorship after a one-month assessment period.
I do not need to write here how much time I spend doing reviews and extra readings on the subject. I spend more than twice as much as I normally would in my private study of formulas and terms. I do and redo exercises, learning from mistakes, over and over again.
And it paid!
On our second long quiz, I got a perfect score! I couldn’t contain my joy, that I jumped up and down in front of two stupefied classmates and a professor who said, “Niloloko mo naman ako, Mr. Garcia, eh!”
I’m still smiling when I think about that moment of sheer pleasure. Kudos to a professor who not only challenged me mentally, but also made the learning process like dancing to a waltz.
Write a paragraph on the board, and I could, more or less, define what the subject of a sentence is as opposed to its predicate. I could probably make a comment or two as to its readability – or whether or not there is a better way to express it. But put an xy with an exponent preceded by a number, chain them together with symbols of operation, and then group them in brackets or braces – then, you’ll lose me.
This was my predicament prior to taking up College Algebra. I believe in my heart that if I do not give this subject very serious attention, I might flunk it and lose confidence in my ability to dissect numbers and formulas. On Day One, I talked to my professor, who very understandingly committed to giving me private tutorship after a one-month assessment period.
I do not need to write here how much time I spend doing reviews and extra readings on the subject. I spend more than twice as much as I normally would in my private study of formulas and terms. I do and redo exercises, learning from mistakes, over and over again.
And it paid!
On our second long quiz, I got a perfect score! I couldn’t contain my joy, that I jumped up and down in front of two stupefied classmates and a professor who said, “Niloloko mo naman ako, Mr. Garcia, eh!”
I’m still smiling when I think about that moment of sheer pleasure. Kudos to a professor who not only challenged me mentally, but also made the learning process like dancing to a waltz.
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