Reflection Paper

In the other hand, I was failing math because unlike all the other students, I am not the fastest learner. I would always get confused with the structure and format of the question. For instance, fractions, decimals, and word problems would confuse me . I wasn’t very good with solving any of that so I knew I had to start attending tutoring. I had very good help from the students at Loma Linda University. They taught me an easier way to solve any problem, and that caused my test scores to increase. I can pass that class with no problem now. That

After all, math was one of my best subjects. I had never really had an experience where I just couldn't understand the concept of a math problem, of how it was solved and why. Our teachers has warned us back in elementary school, that one day we would hit an invisible wall and not ease through classes. That one day we would struggle with understanding a problem, a concept or even a subject. I had never believed them, thinking this would never happen to me, that I could somehow avoid this wall of confusion and just walk right through. But there I was, utterly confused and frustrated at a simple problem that everyone else could solve. Why was I not seeing it? Why couldn't I understand the solution? I asked myself. For the first time in my life I really struggled to get an A in a class. I had my sister tutor me almost every day, preparing for a quiz and then the next, and the next. I came in to my teacher for lunch and he helped me step by step. I studied for tests, and worked hard. And my work payed off. I got a high A in the course, and a lot of experience from it. It taught me how to work hard for something, to earn a good grade when you deserve it, and it gave me the skills I needed to get As in the high school classes I am taking this

“I took Geometry and Trigonometry already; is there other math I can take?” I said to my guidance counselor.

My first failure discouraged me to the point where, I felt like I would never reach an advanced math level again. The lack of self-confidence that resulted from my sub-par math scores soon began to negatively affect some of my other classes. I quickly realized that the trend had to stop. I worked diligently to achieve what, at the time, seemed unattainable. My change in the outlook of my repeated failures helped me to finally succeed. Throughout the course of the last two years, I have grown more self-aware in my study habits. I push myself even harder when I think I have done the best I can.

So after talking to the teacher and realizing that this problem was not going to be resolved unless I took matters into my own hands I went to my guidance counselor a couple of times and we came to the conclusion to try Florida Virtual School’s math program. My counselor told me it would be hard because I basically lost a whole semester's worth of Geometry but hey I had nothing to lose. Turns out I really liked taking online math and was able to teach myself all of the math. I ended up getting a ninety-five percent in that class! I was also able to relearn many of the skills that I had once misunderstood in my first Geometry class. I was so happy and felt extremely accomplished, I also decided to study harder in my other classes and got straight A’s. Hard work does pay off! My semester GPA ended up being a 4.5. I was also able to take dual enrollment classes during my junior year which was very enjoyable because the class was in English which is one of my favorite subjects along with my Early Childhood Education class. although if I didn't decide to start becoming more independent and taking matters into my own hands none of those accomplishments

When I was little, I was always good at math, before 8th grade, when I was in Germany and I came to America. But that changed when I faced the most difficult challenge yet Honors Geometry. Shy 8th grade me was too embarrassed and reluctant to ask my teacher for their help in math and it led to some very big consequences. Because I didn’t try to ask for help, I didn’t do as good as I could’ve and I didn’t reach my academic goal of getting the Golden Tassel.

While I am still not happy with the grade that I received on this exam, I am seeing improvement not only within my understanding of the class, but also within my assignments. I feel that this exam was a huge step forward from my first exam. While I did receive a lower grade than my first exam if the curve is not added in, I know that this is not anything to feel ashamed of. The reason my grade was lower was simply because I did not have sufficient time to finish the exam.

So freshman algebra rolled around and I loved it. After two weeks in the class I was three and one half chapters ahead of the teacher. He would only assign the odd problems for homework, but I’d do them all. Geometry was even cooler. But thinking back, not one of the teachers even commended me for doing so well. My father noticed I was good at it, but I thought he had to tell me I was good; he was my father.

I dont not have the qualification a teacher so who am i to go against her. After the conversation about the exam and how i couldn't take it, i decided to just move on  and continue to try my best. Sadly it wasn't good enough. The grade really took a toll on my GPA and this is the main reason why i want my grade to reevaluate. I'm more then welcome to repeat the course but i was told that it wouldn't be given next semester

May I change math classes? Hello. I was wondering if it would be possible to change one of my classes. I am in Ms. Schrader’s honors geometry class for third period and I think it would be better for me to be in a lower level of math. Is there anything that can be done? I hope you have a nice holiday weekend!

one teacher give me because that was one of the most important classes that I needed to pass

My junior year, I was determined to take Calculus my senior year, but I was in Algebra 2 and the only way to get into Calculus is to take a Pre-Calculus. Obviously I had no academic time to take the Pre-Calculus class, so I decided to apply to Merced College for the summer to take Pre-Calculus. Since I wanted to major in engineering, I need to take a calculus class. Throughout the application process I encountered many barriers that could have prevented me from taking the class. First, there were the placement tests needed to eligible to take the class. I had to study topics such as The Unit Circle, which is used to understand sines and cosines of angles found in right triangles, and other various subjects that I have not heard of. There

Growing up, achieving near perfect grades in school quickly became my utmost priority. I excelled in nearly every subject, particularly math, all throughout elementary, middle, and most of high school; however, this year, my senior year, I had experienced what I’ve always considered to be my absolute worst nightmare: receiving a low test grade in a math class.

Since the beginning of the semester, my writing has changed and evolved to accommodate and sustain longer essays. With longer essays, there is more room for in-depth analysis. Further analyzing a topic has led me to findings that I did not know existed. As I continue to write, I uncover addition and superior methods to approach my writing to the benefit of me and therefore, my audience. Throughout the semester, I have incorporated techniques to further my narrative throughout my writing.

Growing up in America, we are exposed to the aspects of life and the standards that seem like overwhelming issues for us to solve ourselves, but we get consumed about our own problems that we neglect the standards of the LGBTQ+ community outside of the states. We usually stand our grounds and fight the battles at home with a movement that has been more evolved and transformed rapidly over the years. We have our feet rooted into the ground, but the LGBTQ+ movements overseas in more politically detested places are not visible. They are not grounded or rooted like the LGBTQ+ movement is in the United States and for the most part in the “western” realm. While I still believe that the problems we are fighting for at home are valid and need the strength of the community to continue to push for change, I also believe that we should focus some effort to help others in places that are not as accepting. We are fighting for our happiness and they are as well, but their happiness is having another day to survive and blend in.