I'm in the algebra abyss!

[Cindy B]

I felt like saying another word, but abyss works.

Ok, I decide to go back to school after 14 years.

I decide to start slow, and take a course entitled "Math Reasoning for Elementary Teachers".

The course description states up to 8th grade math... to teach it to others without feeling uncomfortable...


Boy, was I wrong! Its horrible. Somehow, there is a difference between the course description, and what she is teaching..


So far I've figured out that we are doing algebra II/trigonometry...


(Not good for a math challenged student!)


I could use bucket loads of pixie dust!!!!

 

[nativetxn]

Algebra II and trig really aren't that difficult as long as you have your basic math down correctly. I loved trig. Wait and see, try not to be so afraid--it will hinder your success.

I know what I'm talking about, I used to be terrifed of any kind of math. I finally got over the fear when I started at MSU and took the math classes one at a time. Once I realized I actually had a brain and got over my terror, I made a's from Algebra to 2 terms of calculus.

I kind of hated calculus, though

Good luck ith this

 

[Cindy B]

Well, I do have to say yesterday was a better class... it actually made sense.

The professors intention is to not make us scared of math, and we actually talked at length when math phobias start.

I just want a decent enough grade to pass! Thanks for the encoragement!

 

[damo]

CindyB, I'd be glad to help. I'm a math major and a math teacher and do a lot of tutoring. Math on the disboards does get kind of confusing though, everyone throws their two cents in and without being able to use exponents and such properly, I think you might end off in a worse position!!!

Anyway, you can always PM me if you're really stuck.

 

[Cindy B]

Well damo, it will definetely keep that in mind.. just that first few classes... with sets, subsets, set builder notation, Universal numbers, N= natural numbers.., intersection/unions with Venn Diagrams... just made me go through a loop!


Set Builder notation still does give me trouble...

 

[damo]

Remember how your teachers always said to do your homework? That's because math needs a lot of repetition. The more you do, the easier it is but of course because you are an adult you don't have a lot of time to do homework.

 

[Cindy B]

Yes, I know... its just a rough go after a LONG break. (13 years too long!)


I know I passed college statistics many years ago, so I know that I can do this!

 

[Serena]

Good luck.

 

[snuggles]

Sending loads of PD your way. I'd hate to know I had to take any kind of math class, especially one with Trig.!!! Good luck.