Starting out I thought this class would be like any other math class I had taken. Math has always been my best and favorite class. The first week in I knew this wasn't your typical math class but I still treated it as one. I listened when the teacher was talking and I started doing my homework the day it was assigned. Then a problem occurred, I did not have any idea what I was doing. I thought asking the people around me would help but it turned out even then I didn't get it. The worst was dealing with fractions and having to find the domain. Up until the quiz I thought I was doing it right but I never really asked. so when I got my quiz back I was shocked how much I didn't know. At that point I was lost. I did not understand why I was struggling in my best subject. Then Mr. Jackson showed us the motivational video. It may come as a shock but that was my first time seeing that video. I couldn't believe how much it inspired me. I find myself relating anything I want in life to that video. I realized that if I want to succeed in not only this class but life as well I have to start making sacrifices. Almost everyday since then I have been at the school early to clear up some of the fogginess I have had with the homework. If it wasn't for Mr. Jackson showing us that video I don't think I would be looking at life the same way I do now. That video taught me that if you want something bad enough you will work for it and not let something as small as sleep get in the way.
-Quincie
I'm so glad you found that video inspirational. I also hope that you don't have ill feelings toward math now. That first unit was difficult and I hope everyone learned that if something doesn't make sense that they need to get help. You know I'm always available for help!!
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