Muddy Point: Week 3

I think our test went well on Friday and that some things were coming easier to me. Although I still find it hard to learn new things. The explanations of things are too fast and not explained thoroughly. I need to seek some help from fellow students to figure out how to solve specific problems. Hopefully, this next unit works out better than the last.

Muddiest Point

My "Muddiest Point" this week was when we had the test on Friday.  I went in feeling really good about what I was doing and I felt like the test was going to be a breeze.  The first couple of pages were good but then the questions seemed to get harder each page and I didn't know how to finish or even start some problems.  This class is so frustrating.  I'll do perfectly fine when I'm practicing problems on my own but once I get to the test, problems are much more complex and have so many things going on that I get even more confused and frustrated. I get so stressed out about this class and I don't feel good about myself whenever I leave the room at the end of the day....

Week 3 - Reflection

Reflecting on my progress in this course...

I expected Precalc Functions to be just like every other math class I've taken. All of the information handed to us, teacher walking us through every step of every problem, extra credit galore. This class came as a kind of shock. I've liked the way that we are expected to try things out and experiment, and I like how we're forced to find things for ourselves, which is what we'll have to do in college and in our adult life. But it takes some getting used to. 

After going through a unit in this class, I feel like I'm better prepared to make some changes that will help me in the rest of the tri to come. Instead of waiting to do my homework last minute, I'll try to do it when it is assigned and keep up with what is going on in class. I think that I also need to start asking more questions in class when I don't understand something instead of just telling myself that I'll figure it out later. I'll definitely try to look over my notes instead of just shoving them into my binder and forgetting about them. And I'll definitely study ahead of time so I won't have to cram.

So far, I haven't found any of the concepts to be too difficult. The only thing that was holding me back was how I would neglect to keep up with what was going on. Hopefully I can make sure that that won't happen again.

3rd post: Lightbulb moment

I finally understand how to do interval notation and find the domain. I feel so much better now that I'm not totally lost. I'm still very lost but not completely. So I guess it's a start. I'm feeling pretty confident in that area so I'm hoping I did semi decent on the test or I'm grounded haha. But I'm determined to understand everything.

Lightbulb moment

My lightbulb moment was when we learned how to do inverse functions. I feel like this is the only topic we've done so far that I really feel comfortable with. I still do need some help sometimes, but for the most part I know what I'm doing. 

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An example of where this class helped with other classes was yesterday when the practice with factoring we did helped me with a hard physics problem that required factoring.  

Light Bulb

Today in class I really understood the concept of what we were doing and I felt really good about it! I just got a little confused on question number 1 but I feel that question was a more complex question and for the first time trying these problems I thought I did very well! 

2nd blog post

I wasn't too pleased with the score I received on my quiz. I understand how to find the domain of functions but struggled with the ranges. I've been looking over my notes more and more the past few days and have a better understanding of how to find the range for all different functions we are presented with. Also, this math class moves at a much quicker pace than all of my previous math classes and it can be overwhelming. But as I mentioned earlier it has been helpful to look back at notes and previous worksheets for an overall better understanding.

3rd blog post

Today in math we learned inverse functions. It is the first time I can say that I understand something in this class. I feel very confident about this and can execute these problems very well. The problems are very simple and repetitive so I understand them. I am feeling a little less stressed now but I am still very nervous for the test. I am hoping with lots of studying and practicing various problems, I can feel this confident about the other stuff we learned. 

Blog post

I remember that one day in class where we talked about everyone OCD. It was cool to hear about everyone's weird fetiches and what bothered everyone. It was also cool to hear about Mr: Jacksons experience with it.

2nd Blog Post

I found the exercises where you have to insert g(x) to f or vice versa very hard at the beginning. But then as I tried to do everything step by step, it changed and I'm not having big issues with these problems anymore.

Second blog post

I don't really have an exact "muddy point", but this last week or so has been pretty frustrating. I feel like it's hard for me to just grasp the concept of what we're doing. It definitely needs to be explained more, and in my opinion, it does not take that much time to walk us step by step through only one problem. If I knew exactly how to solve only one problem, I would know how to do the rest of them too. I have always excelled in math throughout my whole life and this class has been a turning point for the worst, unfortunately.  

well, something I found interesting is how simple done if the math actuary is at heart. I mean sometimes it's just common sense, and others, it's. just flipping some stuffs or using the opposite things and BAMF you're done

2nd blog post

Until this class, math has always come very easy to me. I am struggling a lot in this class though. It's very fast pace and overwhelming. I asked a lot of questions the last couple of days so things have been getting a little better. I have also asked many people for help and they have been helpful. This week the thing I struggled most with though is remembering the difference of how to find the domain and range. 

2nd Post

So I haven't had trouble in math until now. For some reason I just can not understand this. I try so hard to understand but, I just can't. On friday, I had a break through and finally started to semi understand what is even going on. Jay has been helping me a lot and even though I probably annoy her with my constant questions. I'm finally understanding how to solve the problems and find the domain.

2nd post

I struggle in this class with remembering the difference in how to find the domain and range.  If I keep reviewing the sheet that shows how to find both I should be alright although it is hard for me to remember the difference like I said. 

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So I have a ridiculously hard time understanding anything math related... this makes this math class very hard. I did, however, have some sort of moment of clarity when talking to Kristen Rebera about domains and how to find them. I feel more confident about finding them now. I think it helps to hear how to do something from more than one person, to kind of confirm the lesson being taught.

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This week has by far been alittle irritating, well at first atleast. I usually understand things pretty quickly. And I can understand difficult things and be able to break it down into simplier form so that my peers understand it.but the irritating part iss, maybe i might struggle for a few minutes understanding  something. But I will eventually get it :)

Second blog

This week made me realize that this class is still extremely difficult, and you have to pay attention and make sure you keep up or else you can't survive.

Blog Post 2

This past week in Functions has been a bit hectic. Everyday being given new assignments and learning new material is a bit overwhelming at first. I've gotten used to it though. This weekend I spent like 4 hours strictly working on this class' homework and have 90% of it done. The one thing I'm struggling with is domain overlaps with different functions and function combinations. Besides making some dumb mistakes on that Surprise this week went pretty smoothly.

2nd Blog Post

At the beginning I understood everything that was being said, but as time went on I messed up my sleeping pattern and started to daze In class. And I wasn't understanding much. Once I got that corrected I started getting back on track and hopefully my next quiz score and test will be higher.

2nd blog post

My quiz grade this week was not what I wanted.  I believe part of that was due to my lack of reviewing my notes before the quiz. Early in the well I was struggling with some of the concepts of domain and range.  I understand those better now.  I struggle a little with some of the combination and composition problems right now. I am sure the more I do them the better I will get though.

Mathmatical Epiphany

       I originally struggled to fully conceptualize composition of multiple functions; but when it was explained in terms of replacing x with the function, then distributing, it suddenly clicked and was easy. Now, composing multiple functions into one is actually fun, and it'd be interesting to try an even larger composition.

2nd blog post

This week we received our quiz scores and I was not satisfied with mine. I struggled with the last question of getting y by itself. I also need to study the rules of finding the ranges and domains this week in order to prepare myself for our test. I hope to improve from my quiz score to this week's test.  I think it helps us when we have time in class for just practicing problems on our own and asking questions when we get stuck. 

I had a moment of clarity when I realized all we were doing was putting the designated function in for the x in the outside function. I didn't really realize it until it was written like f(g(x)). Then I understood what was actually going on. I still think I'm doing the domain wrong though, so I'm going to ask on Monday.

I think my muddiest point is finding the domains after combining them. I keep doubting myself, it seems like I'm doing them wrong but I get the same answers as my partner. I still think I'm doing them wrong.

Blogpost 2

When I returned after missing 2 days of school I felt so far behind and like I didn't know anything.  After talking to Mr. Jackson during class on friday I felt a lot better. I really recommend not missing this class if you don't have to, but if you do, go get help as soon as possible.

Week two (muddy point)

my muddiest point this week has been understand the g(x) and f(x). I understand understand how to due addition and subtraction, but I was confused on g(f(x)). Luckily on Friday I finally understood it, so I am doing better now.

week 1

I personally find the math we are doing now pretty easy. I do sometimes struggle with remembering domain and range for different equations. Other than that I feel pretty good about where I am at in math currently.

Muddy Point- Week 1

I found it difficult when we first started doing the f(g(x)) equations. Once we went over it Friday, I found it was rather easy. I know the you have to replace the x's of f(x) with the function from g(x) and solve. Then you had to compare the original domains to be able to find the final domain.m