Megan+George


 * Weekly Entry #1.** As far as if any progress has been made when it comes to me and math, I truly do feel like I’ve learned certain factors. However, sometimes I feel like I can either explain how to do something and don’t know how to apply it correctly, or I can apply a problem with the correct steps but not explain it properly. While I enjoy math and studying for math when I’m learning something, certain sections have frustrated me terribly because I haven’t had anyone to study with and have to rely on my notes or the books. Because it’s been a while since I’ve done any math, I’m not sure that I have the confidence to learn on my own.


 * Weekly Entry #2.** It seems like only tests can tell, and maybe that is what I need to get better at, but with these last few classes it is that, at very least, I’ve learned a few things, such as the difference between a variable, a coefficient and a constant. I’ve learned that the variable relies on the conclusion of an equation to be presented as a number, because the variable //varies//, and that an //isolated// variable has it’s own invisible coefficient, (number 1.) As far as the three steps to solving these equations, I’m just hoping to memorize them through either staying after class to study, or staying after class to study in Math LAB. I also think that the lectures are clear and understandable, but that I need to take better notes or prepare Q-cards.


 * Weekly Entry #3.** As you might have been able to tell, this last class boggled me. I've decided that it boggled me because I need to know how to write out a problem that was in sentence format, and then we all obviously need to know and take the steps to solve it. These equations were also long and, at first, didn't seem to make sense. I know that I still need lots of work with getting these, but considering how little I know of math, with Math Lab, my sister's help, and staying after to study, to do homework or review my notes, I think I've done decently this week. Being able to identify certain steps for certain problems, no matter how alike, still catches me off-guard. As always, I'll see if I've prepped at all decently once the next test score comes back.

I comprehended fractions, and now it's a matter of review, and memorization when it comes to everything, and the rules, that has to do with with those things. That, I think, will definitely help me out. Anyway, with this slight understanding, and an tutor at hand more often, hopefully I won't fall behind any further.
 * Weekly Entry #4.** Not much has made sense to me, or if it has for some reason I don't sustain the facts. However, this class made more sense to me than most of the other ones. I was actually painfully close to getting the first question the professor gave us, for ourselves, right. I got a 10/15 where the answer was 9c +10/15

All in all, who knows if I'll be ready for the test this Tuesday? But either way, class is getting more comprehensible, and I'm moving as fast as I can to grasp every other concept and rule that I haven't yet. Professor Little is actually a great teacher, and I do understand what he teaches me once I've heard it explained slower, however the difference between him and my tutor is that my tutor has the time to take things very slow with me, step by step, and then make me write out and solve the equations hardest to me until she's sure I'm doing things right. The only difference is that Mr. Little has to move a bit faster than she does.
 * Weekly Entry #5**. I'm not going to start by saying that I remember all of last weeks lesson, however all of my notes and the things that I do recall make perfect sense. I am beginning to understand, and I feel like, once I get used to doing all of these steps, that fractions and volume will be easy for me. I'm working on the latter this weekend, along with finishing to prepare for my other test, which is obviously late.

My goal for this class is to get completely caught up, and not to fail. If I do fail, then my goal is to have learned at least something so that if, should I have to retake the class, it will be easier next time and I won't fail. It's been kind of hard because I haven't learned math, thoroughly, in like thirteen years. For this fact, I think I'm picking up on it relatively fast and just, again, hope that this will enable me to catch up. It's also been hard because, while I have a personal tutor, the tutor for Math LAB has never gotten ahold of me, and I can't seem to get ahold of him, and, when I do my homework or study I NEED one-on-one help. You'd think that my sister, who went to UVU for six years and graduated, could help me, but as I said to Professor Little earlier, "It's in the family." No one can help me, other than my tutor, (who is limited), and, sometimes, the employees at Math LAB. Class was good, but leaving and thinking about it, there was a particular comment from another student that I didn't appreciate at all, and for this reason the lesson this night was slightly rained on. Other than this, I just hope that I'll start doing better.
 * Weekly Entry #6.** This class didn't confuse me so much--as I've mentioned I feel like fractions make more sense to me than anything else we've done, however this doesn't mean that I remember all of the steps or have had the time, (being so behind), to go over everything completely to get a good score on the test I took tonight.


 * Weekly Entry #7**. I could swear that my brain comprehends this best. No, I'm not good at it, but I do want to be, so, eventually, I will be. With radius, the Pythagorean Theorem, diameter, circumference, Pi, etc, I need to start mesmerizing formulas while focusing on a few other things I'm trying to catch up on, like solving for X. I agree that Math is my most important subject, and these little things in the beginning correspond to understanding the harder things. What's hard for me is remembering all of the complex things that go into equations, but I'm confidence, from the pain in my brain, that at least something's happening. On the question in class today about a Triangle thats sides measure 7 and five and that's base measured X, I almost got it. Where the answer was 24 I got 74, therefore I obviously added where subtraction was needed. As always, it's to the tutor and LAB at an attempt at getting something on my next test right; but pass or not, at least I'm trying. The Professor teaches very well, and is helpful when requested. I've found my love for math and its history, now I just need to get good at all of the things I've never really done before.


 * Weekly Entry #8**. This short class regarding the Midterm was somewhat reassuring. Though this one will be easier than the previous year, who knows if I'll pass it? Either way, the material that Professor Little presented was familiar, and I'll do my best. Also, as far as the test I took Thursday I know it's another F, but again: it's all in the name of making next semester into a review, avoiding confusion, and, hopefully: avoiding failing, next semester.


 * Weekly Entry #9.** I usually tend to enjoy Math class even if I don't fully comprehend what the Professor is talking about. I know that I'll eventually understand it, and Math truly is an interesting topic to me. I hadn't planned on it, but due to the short break with homework due to the Midterm I have been able to get caught up on the sixth chapter early, so this session was nice for me in that I comprehended, a little bit better, what was going on. As always, I'm keeping it up with the tutor and in the books, so maybe I can start to get somewhat better grades, and, as always: either way do better next semester.


 * Weekly Entry #10**. I loved our last class, despite my hair getting in all of my makeup. The "camping," trip was fun, and though I might need to remind myself of how all of that stuff works, it was very enjoyable and I wouldn't mind more outdoor exertions, if the weather is good. All in all, I'm hoping that me being able to get caught up during the Midterm paid off in at least my steps. If I didn't pass the test I hope that at least the Professor could tell what I was doing.