Muddiest point in Unit 2

            This unit was much easier then the first. After receiving my first test score, I realized that I had made a big mistake. I took very little time to work on my homework, and I didn't study. It was a huge wake-up call. So, in order to turn things around in this class, I put the first unit behind me, and started to work on the next. My muddiest point was defiantly completing the square. Especially when the a value was not 1. For some reason I struggle to grasp the concept. I used the opposite b over 2a formula to find the vertex, but without being able to complete the square kept me from finding the vertex form. It was keeping me from learning all that I could. However, I needed to fully grasp and understand it to move on to the more complex aspects. The easiest way to better understand the materials in this class is to ask questions. I spent more time in the afternoon finding out what I needed help with, and I went in to speak to Mr. Jackson or ask my brother for help. Although it was hard at first, given enough time, I was able to learn the information and be better prepared to get a good grade on the test. I learned how to complete the square, and it became a second nature action. I spent at least 30 minutes every night working on homework and studying.  And it payed off. I got full completion on my homework packet, and received over a 100% on my test after the curve. Thank you Mr. Jackson for the help and work that you have put into teaching us to be better students, both in math and tougher academic aspects.
                                                        Corbin