Mackenzie+Pranger

August 27, 2009 We were asked to set up a Wikispace for our Learning Log.
 * Week One- Chapter 1**

September 4, 2009 Week Two- Chapter 1 Sections 1.5-1.8 & Chapter test -Tuesday this week we learned how to multiply and divide two integers, order of operation, exponents, and Distributive, Associative, and Communitive Property. I felt like in class we went over the information too fast and I didn't understand it very well. Luckily, I was able to come home and have my husband help me to understand it better. -Thursday we had our Chapter 1 test. I am worried after this chapter that I am in the wrong math class. I had a really hard time understanding the material. I worked on homework for many hours after class, and still didn't feel like I understood it. I study for hours and hours for the test. Then when I got the test I felt like I hadn't study at all. I am really concerned about what score I got on this test.

Note from Cory: I agree that we rush through Chapter One concepts. The most important pieces will be order of operations, and adding and subtracting integers.

This week we learned about variable, constants, coefficients and distance and area of shapes. I actually understood what was taught this week. I feel like the teacher taught it extremely well so that it was easier to learn/understand. I decided to stay after class to work on my homework. I was glad that I did because I had some questions that I was able to get help on. I think from now on I am going to stay after class. We also got back our chapter test. I did a lot better then I thought I did. I was one percentage point away from an "A-." Right now in class I have an "A-" at 92.3%. It will not be to hard to bring my grade up to a solid A. My goal in this class is to get an "A."
 * Week Two- Chapters 2 - 3.1**

This week we learned about area's and solving story problem that are missing variables. I spent a lot of time with my husband working on story problems. I studied for the chapter test for many hours. Then when I went to class today to take the test I felt like I didn't know anything. I am starting to get frustrated because I feel that I study hard and am very confident that I will do well on the test. Then I get the test and forget everything. Don't know what I need do to do better on my tests. I have never been a good test taker. I am starting to get worried about my overall grade since chapter tests on 50% of my grade. I am wondering if I need to start doing more problems then assigned in the chapters?
 * Week Three- Chapter 3.2-3.4 & Chapter 2 & 3 Test**

Cory: The exercise we do in class on Tuesday should help. As for more problems, it can't hurt.


 * Week Four- Chapter 4 **

This week we started working on fractions yikes!!!! I have never been a fan of fractions. Thank goodness for my wonderful husband that is so willing to spend hours working on my homework with me. I feel like in class I don't understand any of the material that is being taught. I'm not exactly sure what is going on. I wonder if maybe we are going over the information too fast and not doing enough problems in class. I have been spending a lot of time extra time at home this week working on doing more problems and really learning all of the steps. Hopefully it will help me on my test. I am a little concerned about my test on Tuesday. We did a review game in class on Thursday. It made me realize that I don't know anything for the test. So I have a lot of studying to do. All I can do is the best I can. Until next week...


 * Week Five- Chapter 4 test & Chapter 5 ** **.1-5.4**

This week we finished up chapter 4 by taking the chapter test. I studied for many hours to prepare myself for the test. I was very stressed out and worried about how well I was going to do. But all the studying paid off, I got 100% on the test!!!!! With that score it brings up my overall grade to an "A." Yay :) Also this week we started working on chapter 5. The first four sections in this chapter seems to be quite easy. We were told in class that the beginning of the chapter was a lot easier then the last half, so I am a little nervous to see what it brings. Before this week I was really starting to wonder if I was in the wrong class. I was feeling frustrated because I felt like no matter how hard I studied I still wont do well on the tests. After my chapter 4 test I feel differently.

** Week Six- Chapter 5 5.5-5.10 ** This week we finished chapter 5. I have had a hard time with school this week. With being a full time student, working full time, being and mom to a very sick little guy, and a wife, I am starting to feel burned out. I am looking forward to the fall break next week. Because I have been feeling very overwhelmed I have had a hard time paying attention in class. I have not been able to find the time yet to do any of the homework for chapter 5. On Saturday night I started working on my homework then my son started having a really hard time breathing, so we decided to take him to the ER; not allowing me to do my homework, again. I am starting to stress out that I may not have the time to get it all done, and still study for the test. Hope not but I am afraid that my A is going away. Yikes!!


 * Week Seven- Chapter 5 Test**

This week I was supposed to take my chapter 5 test. My little guy has been extremely sick so I was unable to make it to class on Tuesday. Cory was nice enough to allow me to take the test on Tuesday after October break. I had surgery on Wednesday so I have been having a hard time finding the strength and time to study for it. Today I plan on spending most of the day working on Math homework.


 * Week Eight- Mid-term**

Ugh.. I had surgery on October 14th. My doctor told me that I would have a 3-4 day recovery. It has now been nine days and I am JUST starting to feel better today. I still don't have a lot of strength, but I am at least able to get out of bed. Because of being so sick I missed the mid-term. I will need to take the mid-term when I go back to class, hopefully Tuesday.


 * Week Nine- Chapter 6 & Catch-up week**

Finally, I am caught up in this class. I am worried to see my test results. I studied for probably 14 hours for both of the tests. It finally got to the point where I couldn't study anymore; so I just went and took the tests. With all the pain medicine that my doctor had me on I had a really hard time remembering all the information I studied. For the life of me I could not remember all the formulas for chapter 5.

Also, this week we started chapter 6. I missed the first class that went over the first four sections. I was able to make it to the class that covered the last half of the chapter. I felt like I understood what was taught. While in class I thought I understood how to measure a tree with a stick. Then I got home and tried to explain it to my husband and got so confused. Something like becoming eye level with the top of the tree, then laying down on the ground and measure with a stick. I don't really remember now for the test, dang it.


 * Week Ten- Chapter 6 Test & Chapter 7**

I got 100% on my chapter 6 test. I was so excited when I saw my test score. I know that I wouldn't have done as well if it wasn't for being able to ask questions during the test. I need to figure out what I need to do to remember the material better so I don't need any help. After my chapter 5 test I really needed a good score to bring up my grade. I now have an A- in this class. I really need to do well on my next test to bring my grade up to an A.

Today, in class we went over all of chapter 7. I feel that I understood the material that was taught. I have been able to finish half the homework, and I understood it fine. The last half of the chapters are always the hardest, so we will see.


 * Week Eleven- Chapter 7 Test & Chapter** **8**

We got our chapter 7 test results back today. I got 11.5 out of 13, which was a b+. I was pleased with my test score. I need to figure out how to take my tests better. I study for many hours for all of my test. I go to class feeling like I know the material well and well prepared for the test. Then I get the test and my mind goes blank. I get so stressed about the test that I can't remember anything. I get stressed because I feel the need for perfection. I feel that if I don't get an A I have failed. I don't have any external factor causing me to feel this way its only the pressure I put on myself. I think I need to find the time to go talk to Pat Nelson and get some help . Today in class we learned about conversions. I understood everything, but the last part about temperature conversion. The formulas seem easy I will just need some practice,


 * Week Twelve- Chapter 9**

I was unable to make it to class on Tuesday of this week. During class on Thursday we learned about slopes. I didn't understand the material very well while the teacher was teaching it so I decided to stay after and do my homework with her. She was very helpful. I am going to need to go back over the information before the test on Tuesday.


 * Week Thirteen- Chapter 8-9 Test** **& Thanksgiving break**

Tuesday in class we took our chapter 8-9 test. I spent all day Tuesday studying for my test. I had some things that my husband was unable to help me with, so I decided to go to the math lab. I had never been before so I didn't know what to expect. I felt that they were helpful; however, they told me that I didn't need to learn how to make graph table but I did for the test. I struggled with that question on the test because I didn't learn how to do it. The only other problem I struggled with was the first one that asked how many cups were in a gallon. I thought I memorized all that, but I couldn't remember that while taking the test. I feel confident about the test. I just hope that it isn't a false confident. I could really use a good grade on this test.


 * Week Thirteen- Chapter 10**

I got my chapter 8-9 test back, and I got 100%. Which brings my grade up to an A-, and only .6% away from an A. My goal is still to get an A in this class. I am not too concerned about chapter 10. Tuesday's class I was a little confused about all of the properties. I stayed and worked on some of my homework that night and now feel like I understand it a little better. Thursday's class was easier and I felt like I understood it better. I still need to take some time and study for the test that is on Tuesday.

I am starting to get really nervous about the final. I printed off all of the reviews that were posted here on this website (wow, lots of pages.) I have another final the middle of next week. After I finish that final and will need to buckle down and spend many hours working on the review worksheet.

(On the home page there is a link that is names "Chapter by Chapter." The only link that works is chapter 2. I looked at that one and would love to be able to print something similar to it for all of the other chapters. Do you know where I could go and find something similar?) Cory: The goal was for the class to fill that in collaboratively as they went, but nothing was added except the stuff I started with. Two options. At the end of each chapter is a section that lists both vocabulary and concepts, much like the wiki list. The other option is that I have notes for the whole course, except for the new stuff at the end of chapter 9. I will post a copy of that on the wiki as well. Thank you for adding that information for me. I think that it will really help me while studying for the final.


 * Week Fourteen- Chapter 10 test & Final Review**

I got 105% on my chapter 10 test! I am not exactly sure how I did that though. I didn't have a lot of time to study for the test, so I thought I was going to do bad on the test. But somehow I pulled it off!

On Thursday we had a final review. I understood most everything we went over. The only thing problems I had was on chapter 5. Man I hate that chapter. I don't know why I just can't understand it. I have started working on my review worksheets. The more I am able to accomplish the more confident I feel about the test.