Shauna+Scott

August 26 - This week I was figured out how to. ..

I feel terrible that I am so slow and anything technical. Especially the computer! I am having, actually a great time in math. I am learning shortcuts. I took pre-algebra in 10th grade 26 years ago and passed it with a D-. I am pleased to say that I really anticipate better than that. I really appreciate the way you are teaching the class. I am following you through the class and than completing those assignments as we go. It keeps it fresh in my mind and better than what I could figure out on my own. I know we are not yet to the heart of the math, but so far so good! By the way Mr. Little, My kids are in the Nebo School District. One attending Brookside Elementary and the other @ Springville Jr.

September 24, 2010 I am struggling with understanding the formulas for writing a problem out. When I work with you, I seem to get it easier. I will be doing the review test for chapter 3 after I have finished the homework for more practice. I got a D in Pre-Algebra 26 years ago but I am doing better, I think, this time round, with my understanding. It's not a D right? Cory: I realize that the grade does matter, but it is far more important that you are understanding the basic concepts - every chapter and each consecutive class builds upon them and the texts and instructors simply assume you got them down well.

October 8, 2010 I am really scared to see my test. I do not know why my mind went blank! I need to be able to understand that before I move on. I think I might do the chapter 4 test in the book and see what I am not getting.

October 11,2010 Here we go today. I currently working on chapter 5. I am still working on the chapter 4 test but I am still not getting it. Cory: Stay after and go over it with me.

October 14, 2010 Sorry I didn't stay but I realized what I was doing wrong after you went over the test and it all pertained to the order of operations. Amazing! You're right there was a pattern. I am now just doing the chapter 4 review to make sure I am getting the fractions ok and it seems that I am. Thank you. I think that you are a great teacher! I should Ace the chapter 5 test. The only reason I am working on chapter 4 still is to get the practice with fractions for the mid term exam. I will come to you if I have any questions. Sorry I did not show for class yesterday, I had a migrane.

OCtober 24th 2010 I think I am as ready as I can be for the test. I am just a go getter and need to just go for it! I realized why I got such a low grade on the fractions test also. I was not remembering the order of operations on a couple and than the division process at the end. Yes there was a pattern! am studing the whole day today to make sure I am as prepared as I can be. If I have any questions. I will definately call.

October 31, 2010 The mid-term exam was not hard at all but it seems that I am not grasping the integers very well. I am not sure why. I think you are an awesome teacher as I keep stating and I think by the end of the semester I will be better than I ever had in the past. I am determined to learn! I am very disappointed in my performance on the test however, I only hope that I can improve. Thanks for your help and support and using me as an example in class!

November 7, 2010 I do not exactly how I did on this exam but I was very disappointed in the mid-term exam. I really did not expect to get such a low grade. I do have a question though; Are the times we are suppose to be writing in the learning log Sunday thru Saturday or Monday thru Sunday? I am still impressed that I pulling a B- in the class. I am getting this math better than I did long ago. I just need to step up a notch on this learning log!! Cory: Sunday counts for the previous week.

November 8, 2010 Thank goodness! Thank you.

Nov 28, 2010 this week i learned about calculating the area of my name.

December 4th 2010

I am struggling with the first part of chapter 9. Sections 1 & 2. I am going over it again tomorrow. We will see how I do on my test! If I have any questions I will be sure to let you know! I find the charting to be ok. It is the problem solving that is confusing to me. Wow. I am really taken back with all the homework I have in college. Never been and the adjusting is work!!