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.
Very well written! I'm glad that you're seeing what I'm attempting to offer. I know it gets tough at times, but if you continue to buy into the system, you'll do amazing!
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