Sunday, September 9, 2012

I Have Learned...



After two weeks of school, what have you learned so far?  Thinking specifically about our math class, what have you learned about how our class works, how to prepare for the class, how to complete homework, and how to prepare for a test?  What can you do differently this week?  How will you prepare for our next test?

Don't panic if your grade is not what you want at this point.  It's OK to make mistakes!  Learn from your mistakes!  Make new mistakes. :)  Do you have any favorite "failure quotes?"

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: 
it is the courage to continue that counts.” 
~Winston Churchill

"If you fell down yesterday,
stand up today."
~H.G. Wells

44 comments:

  1. This is the most fun math class i had ever have! Math definetely fit on that quote that says "its not what you say, but how you say it" and i will do my best to have our study groups to help me prepare for the next test :)

    Gennesis.

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  2. I have learned that if you do not understand the lesson, go look at Mr. G's site to re-enforce the lesson. Use the opportunities given to you.

    Mackenzie Fugate-3rd

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  3. I have learned that to study for the test you must go back and re-work problems. You just can't look at your notes.
    Heather Dean

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  4. I learned that the answers to assigned bookwork pages are in the back of the book. (I did not know this until a week into school....) I also learned that doing the homework helps with my understanding of the topic A LOT even though I don't have it down perfectly.
    Catherine C - 1st

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  5. I learned in these past two weeks that you can't catch everything Ms. Laster says, but the book and Coach G's website help out a lot if you don't understand it all.

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  6. I have learned that you need look over your homework and ask questions before tests. Also if you dont understand look over your notes or go to Mr. Gidwani's website for help.

    Abby Rodgers-3rd

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  7. I have learned that reference <'s is a cute and is right between X axis and the angle. To help me study for next test I'll do some extra problems.

    Ni -1st

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  8. I have learned how to find a reference angle and also, that tofind a reference angle is from the line back to the x axis not the y axis.

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  9. I learned that it's important to make sure to try to understand the concepts as much as possible during class and ask questions when help is needed. Also, I learned that Pi is wrong. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG7vhMMXagQ

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  10. I have learned that the best way to prepare for the test is to do the homework and review them.

    Bhupendra Karki 1st period

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  11. I have learned that if you don't understand something or don't make a good grade you shouldn't just give up, but go to tutoring and try to do better the next time. A good quote about failure is, "Try and fail, but don't fail to try." - Stephen Kaggwa

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  12. I have learned how much fun math can be in Ms. Laster's class. Also, I have learned that doing the homework really helps you understand the concept better.

    Ben Hogg
    1st period

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  13. I've learned that if I don't understand the lesson going on Mr.G's site is very helpful! A good quote about failure is "Yesterday's failures are today's seeds that must be diligently planted to be able to abundantly harvest tomorrow's success."

    Maddie Mae Seyer

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  14. I have learned that it helps to practice problems from the homework before the tests and quizzes. It is also helpful to go to tutoring.

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  15. I've learned that unlike algebra two, we are going to have to study for the tests and quizzes. I've also had a fun time learning about radians, it blew my mind!

    Evan Williamson 3rd period

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  16. I've learned and that practice makes perfect. The more problems I solve, the more I understand!

    Katherine McCoy 1st

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  17. I've learned that knowing the patterns of angles and trig values is a lot better and quicker than just memorizing everything.

    Will Clift 3rd Period

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  18. I've learned that nothing helps more overall than repetition when it comes to math. A good quote about failure by Mickey Rooney is "You always pass failure on your way to success."
    -Darian Stokes
    3rd period

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  19. Although it's been light hearted and sweet, I've had to snap back into reality and realize that this is still a PreAP course. I've come to accept the fact that I'll have to study a couple of nights in advance before a test so I can receive a passing grade that's firm as opposed to one that's barely sliding by. "Failure is the condiment that gives success it's flavor."-Truman Capote

    Carter Bodell

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  20. I'm loving your quotes! And the comments and reflections are excellent! Thank you!

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  21. I've learned that if you get behind on work, go to tutoring and spend extra time working practice problems because even a little bit of time spent practicing can pay off big time.

    Thayer Atkins-3rd

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  22. I've learned that checking the answers as you do the homework is helpful because you can correct any mistakes you make right away. A quote about failure that I like is “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” -Winston Churchill

    Meg Ashley 3pd

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  23. I have learned that a great way to study for tests and quizzes is to go back through the homework assignments and class work and rework the problems to refresh your memory.
    Aaron Renaud 1st period

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  24. I have learned that tutoring can be very beneficial in helping prepare you for a test or quiz. A failure quote I like is that "There are no secrets to success. It is a result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." -Colin Powell
    Morgan Dishman 3rd period

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  25. I have learned that you don't have to limit yourself to one teacher or teaching style and you should always ask for help! Mr.Gidwani's videos and the book help a lot! And today, I went to Mr.Gonzales and he was happy to help! "Don't be shy about asking for help. It doesn't mean you're weak, it means you're wise."
    -Anonymous

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  26. I have learned that even though we will make a lot of mistakes this year, we need to keep on trying and improving so that we can be successful.

    -Jacob Cocke

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  27. I have learned that if you fall behind, tutoring is a good way to catch up! here is a good quote, "In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.
    -Bill Cosby
    Kate Tobey 3rd

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  28. I've learned to do my homework on time, even if it doesn't have to be checked. Practicing and being up to date in class are the best ways for me to succeed. "In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure." -Bill Cosby

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  29. I have learned that Everyone learns at a different pace and to be patient with those that need a little more help. "failure is not an option".

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  30. I've learned that i must practice and practice to really understand the concept. Not just look at the notes.
    -Kelly Henry

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  31. “It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.” Theodore Roesevelt.
    -Kelly Henry

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  32. I have learned that going over my notes and homework helps drive the information into my head. A quote about failure is "Necer confuse a single defeat with a final defeat." F. Scott Fitzgerald.


    Alie dinger- 3rd

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  33. I have learned that going over notes and doing homework daily makes it difficult to forget what was taught in class "Nobody will believe in you unless you believe in yourself."

    Sam Agabi- 3rd

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  34. I have learned the math can be enjoyable if you take the time to work hard and understand it! "Failure is the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently"
    -Henry Ford


    Ashton Plotts 3rd

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  35. I learned that this class will be much more difficult than Algebra 2, however Ms. Laster will help us get through it! "If you fail, try harder." - Michael Adam Kinard


    Adam Kinard
    3rd period

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  36. So far in class, I've learned that things can get overwhelming really quickly. If you don't catch up on studying and reviewing, you'll be further behind than where you started. "Every person who has become successful has simply formed the habit of doing things that failures dislike doing and will not do." - Unknown

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  37. I've learned that paying attention in class is the key to success, you don't want to be playing catch-up all year. It is also not a problem to use other sources to learn as I have a few times in the past. Remember: homework = practice so do it! Even if you are exempt for a good test grade you should still do it to help ace the next test.

    - Shayne Keriazakos

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  38. I have learned that going over notes and working through the homework is very essential when it comes time for a test . And to ask questions when help is needed. " Failure is a detour, not a dead-end street " ~Zig Ziglar~

    Theresa Mendoza 1 st period

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  39. In the first two weeks of the school year I learned that math is a good way to get to know people, even if at first it doesn't seem like you have any connection. Math is like a language, only its alphabet is made up of numbers and Greek letters and signs and sines and circles, etc. Also, if you're sitting next to the AC, wear a sweatshirt.

    Griffin Milan, 1st period

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  40. I have learned that I learn more when I try the harder problems on the homework instead of just give up and find the answer online or in the back of the book.

    Callie Wood-3rd

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  41. After these first few weeks of school, I've learned that doing your homework is essential and will help you understand the lesson. Also, whenever you're in class, you need to be paying attention to everything because if you tune out you could miss something really important. "It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all - in which case, you fail be default." ~ J.K. Rowling
    -Alison Brown 3rd

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  42. I have learned that you need to stay on top of things in this class, if you are lost for one lesson it will mess you up for the rest of the lessons, so go to tutoring and figure out what your missing! "Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success." Dale Carnegie

    Bess Detar, 3rd

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  43. I have learned that asking for help about something you don't understand is the best way to go! And that I have someone to talk to about glee.


    Marla Garcia 1st

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