Taking a test is never easy. Especially if you’re like me and stress over everything. I can remember the time I had to retake the Algebra Regents Exam for the second time. There I was sitting in a classroom taking a test I had already taken two times before. I looked around and saw a few other people waiting for the exam to be given out, and I began to feel nervous. My mind is racing and all I can think is, What if I don’t pass? Failure is an inevitable part of life and we cannot be successful in everything that we do. I failed my Algebra Regents Exam in my freshman year of highschool the first time I took it and although this may sound too cliche, This failure was, without a doubt, the most significant moment in my life. It completely changed the way I approached not only my academics, but just life in general
At the end of my freshman year I had the opportunity to take the Algebra
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I was so nervous. I failed it the first time so would I fail it again? This time I had to learn how to better Prepare myself. You would not nt to study in the same way you did before. and now that I had seen what was on the exam already, I had an advantage. I also had to learn how to evaluate my weaknesses. I had to find the areas that I needed the most help in, and study mainly in that area. Even though I passed the test when I took it in summer school I ended up taking the Algebra regents exam for the third time in January of my junior year. I wanted to see if I can use what I learned about being successful after a failure get an even higher score than the last time. This time I worked harder than I did in summer school. I went to Saturday school every saturday for about Two hours to review with my math teacher. I stayed after school to get more practice, and I even took a couple of practice tests to build my knowledge. In fact, all my hard work paid off and I got a much better score than after summer
I am not a terrible test taker (situation), but I do experience slight anxiety (emotional reaction) whenever they arise. Usually the first thing that pops into my head (automatic thought) is that I will do poorly and receive a failing grade. This in turn causes my
While I am aware that an innumerable number of students around the country fail their driver’s test at least once, for some maybe a few more times; failing mine had a superb impact on me. I had been utterly confident in my ability, since for me it was no different than any other test I
... on each section of the exam when you go in to test. Work on determining what method of answering is best for you. I’ll say once again. Take these practice exams repeatedly until it is second nature and yes…..then take them some more.
I have a few regular tests coming up, but the next big test(s) I have coming up are both of my finals. I have one for Math-109 and Per-101. Math-109 is a college algebra. Per-101 is college success. I am taking another class, but do not have a final test in that class. I’m not sure what type of exam they are going ...
Instead of taking the test I think I'd be better if did math 101 of which is basic algebra, I think I need it, however, Classes are full and I'm on the waiting list.
(pre algebra and algebra 1 respectively) which led to me losing my financial aid for college. I'm at a loss of what to do, as I'm wanting to get my art degree, but that requires me to pass a college level algebra class, which I'd been trying to work up to with the other math classes.
As I walked into the testing room, I felt like my world is going to come crashing and I would be rejected from every college that I apply to. I was so stressed and nervous about the test. I studied a lot for the test, but I didn’t know if I will do well. Hopelessly, I walked and gave my ID and ticket to the proctor. Next, I walked and was forced to sit in a lonely desk in the corner, where my future was going to get demolished under this intricate test that I am about to intake. Just then, the proctor started to hand out the test booklets. My named was called out first and I slowly and dismally walked towards the proctor, knowing that this test might be the worst test of
Have you heard about SFUSD taking away algebra from eighth grade curriculums? Well, that means us, class of 2018, will not be learning about algebra in math next year. Ever since 2013, SFUSD stopped teaching algebra in eighth grade due to common core curriculums. Therefore, algebra has been pushed to be learned in high schools. SFUSD should consider adding algebra to their eighth grade curriculum because it prepares us for high school and college, so it doesn't hold students back in high school, and certain families may face financial hardships for having to pay for their child's summer school course.
Math has always been one of my biggest struggles in school. Eighth Grade Math was probably the worst year of my Math career. Solving for “x” was tough, but I didn't give up and now it is much easier. Problems that require several steps sometimes takes longer than
section I switch to the neuromuscular section of the practice booklet. I started to do this because I was so nervous and did not think I would be able to learn all the information in a short amount of time. I tried to do a little bit of everything which in returned resulted in a low score. I failed to follow my usually study plan which I mentioned in my pervious study plan assignment. I felt that I just didn't not have enough time and began to panic as date to take the PEAT got closer.
Acquiring a C in any class, no matter how easy or hard it is, would probably be my biggest failure. My junior year I decided to challenge myself in taking six AP classes and two dual credit classes; I ended up taking Calculus AB, which I greatly feared due to the fact that I wasn’t the best at math and tended to struggle with simple concepts. It was the third six weeks and my most dreaded nightmare came true, report cards came and I received a seventy nine in Calculus AB. I felt very disappointed in myself because I was a student who’s report card would consist of mostly A’s with perhaps the exception of one or two high B’s.
Prior to enrolling in your class, I completed College Algebra at Alvin Community College as well as a Precalculus course under you instruction. I also completed math courses up to Algebra II at Clear Creek High School. I have struggled with math courses (and all of school for that matter) a great deal in the past because I have been unwilling to invest the time necessary studying in order to succeed instead of spending that time leisurely. I feel confident that I can learn and understand material presented to me provided I am willing to make that sacrifice. Now more than ever, I feel as though I particularly enjoy math.
That year I had taken the normal junior classes such as; English, Algebra 2, Chemistry, World
calculus and learn a lot of hard things. I am struggling on keeping my mastery challenge grade up even though I am trying the hardest i can and that is very bad for me in the way that if i do not do good next year I would have a chance to not go to A.P. calculus and will not accomplish my dream. The most important thing that I have learn was the quadratic formula because it helps me to solve a lot of problems and it is very fun to
After reading this article, I thought about my experience with standardized testing and the anxiety they caused me. Prior to taking the SAT in high school, teachers and academic advisors emphasized the importance of this test. They drilled into our young minds that the test determined our future. The school system offered SAT prep courses and after school tutoring from teachers. Additionally, with all of this extra support I was still unable to trust my outcome points after taking the first test and applied for two more chances. Later on, I continued my unbalanced emotional decisions with the GRE and took it three times (even though the first outcome was enough). After each test I took I had the same questions boggling in my mind: Was the anxiety