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Monday, April 18, 2011

The End is Near...

...the end of the semester, that is. I continue to be shocked at the success I am having in my math class this semester. I was so scared and nervous and all worked up because I had to take the placement test twice to test into this class to get the other math classes taken in time to get into the teaching blocks this fall, but it has all worked out beautifully! I got a 7/5 on the last quiz, and we got 10 extra credit points for staying to fill out the class evaluation! I couldn't help but write a ton of comments on the back of the evaluation. My instructor has been great and I think it is his laid back style of teaching the concepts that has helped me do so well. I struggled with math throughout high school and beyond so I was extremely worried about this class. But I have kept up with the homework, attended class even when I wanted to skip it, and my grade reflects my hard work. I am so proud of myself! I know I should be discussing how I am exploring myself as a teacher, but I think this life lesson will be a great story to tell to my students. I can relate to them on a very personal and emotional level. I know what it is like to struggle with a school subject and feel nervous and unsure of yourself when you are learning a new topic, and hopefully I can keep this memory fresh as I work with nervous students of my own. Watch out schools, I'm coming soon!!!

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