This class has enlightened me and refreshed my knowledge towards the math skills that I was introduced within the course Introduction to College Algebra, and College Algebra last semester. When the College Algebra class started a lot of the concepts that I learned 2 years ago were very familiar. However there were rules that I forgot, which lead me to get lost in the problem or concept. There are specific skills that will help me for further advanced math classes that I need in order to complete my Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography degree. Undoubtedly, other math skills will help me in my workplace and life in general whenever I become a sonographer in the future. In College Algebra I learned how to factor the denominator of a rational …show more content…
I’m also able to perform transformations by using vertical and horizontal shifts, compressions and stretches. By knowing how to get my slope and finding the y- intercept I’m able to graph a linear function. Thus by determining my slope I’m able to find my average rate of change for a linear function. Next I learned how to find the vertex of a quadratic function with the formula of vertex=-b/2a and from there I’m able to identify the axis of symmetry. From that point I was able to build quadratic functions from verbal math problems including the vertex formula, which is useful to solve parts of word problems. When it comes to solving inequalities, I need two points to pick a point in between of both of them to use it as a test point. In order to do this first I have to factor and set it equal to zero to get my x intercepts. This is one ability that has helped me a lot throughout the …show more content…
As well as converting degrees to radians, converting radians to degrees and determining an exact value. It is very essential to memorize and know how to read the unit circle. Being able to identify cosine and sine is a math skill I learned that is very essential to find the exact value of an expression. However, the unit circle has been useful and suitable for other chapters of the course. Furthermore, I learned that the Rule of Logarithms is very important to rewrite expressions and solve equations. The five rules are the inverse, product, quotient, power, and the base of change formula. As well as the tangent, cotangent, secant and cosecant reciprocal identities are concepts I learned from
Numeracy is a mathematical skill that is needed to be a confident teacher. This unit of study has allowed students to build their knowledge in the mathematical areas of competency and disposition towards numeracy in mathematics. The six areas of mathematics under the Australian Curriculum that were the focus of this unit were; algebra, number, geometry, measurements, statistics and probability. Covering these components of the curriculum made it evident where more study and knowledge was needed to build confidence in all areas of mathematics. Studying this unit also challenges students to think about how we use numeracy in our everyday lives. Without the knowledge if numeracy, it can make it very challenging to work out may problems that can arise in our day to day activities. The knowledge of numeracy in mathematics I have has strengthened during the duration of this unit. This has been evident in the mathematics support I do with year 9 students at school, as I now have a confident and clear understanding of algebra, number, geometry, measurements, statistics and probability.
The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is one of the largest diagnostic organizations with well over 28,000 members. They work with students who want to be sonographers. Some benefits are that they will help promote,advance and educate you.
After I graduate from Long Island University with my Bachelors in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, I plan to start my career and live my life to the fullest. My career plan at this time is to work in a private medical office where I would be an ultrasound technician who specializes in obstetrics/gynecology. That means I would be performing ultrasound exams of women and fetuses to assess their health. Once, I am comfortable with my career I want to start a family and invest in purchasing a home that allows for a decent travel to and from work and my CF center. Establishing myself in my personal life will give me the opportunity not only get involved in the CF community but enjoy and travel the world around me. I plan to do all that I can with
On tasks measuring math computation skills, Deanna was asked to solve problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and algebraic equations. Deanna scored in the average range, as she was able to correctly respond to questions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Deanna noticeably struggled when solving equations involving fractions. Whether adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing fractions, Deanna constantly got these questions wrong. In addition to this, Deanna’s lack of exposure to algebraic equations involving logarithm and exponents were noticeable as those questions were often left
Developing Fractions Sense Workbook B is a collection of 45 lessons and is suitable for teaching fractions in the fourth grade. The workbook begins with the recognition and description of the unit fraction, including representations of the unit fraction using pattern blocks, an area model, and a number line. For each of the next 44 lessons, there is an instructional section followed by exercises. Included are review questions at the end of the exercises to help students to make connections between old and new concepts. At the end of each lesson is a summary statement of the idea taught in the lesson. The lessons are carefully sequenced such that only one concept is addressed per lesson and each concept builds on the previous one. Also, the
Ronnie Oldham once said, “Excellence is the Result of Caring more than others think is Wise, Risking more than others think is Safe, Dreaming more than others think is Practical, and Expecting more than others think is Possible.” Compassion runs through the veins of Cardiovascular Surgeons everywhere. They knowingly go into a field of study where no guarantees are promised and then strive to succeed. Cardiovascular surgeons save the lives of many people by operating on life threatening diseases that occur in the organs within the chest, and the bony structures and tissues that form the thoracic cavity. They must possess many skills, the first and foremost being humanistic skills, other skills include leadership skills, the ability to make arduous decisions with limited information and, more often than not, a miniscule period of time, and lastly, of course, impeccable knowledge of the human heart and body, along with outstanding surgical skills. Many people find that they do not have the expertise nor the mental strength to be a cardiovascular surgeon which is why it is a career best left to the undaunted.
The dream that I most desire in life is to become a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. I’ve always had an interest in the inner workings of the human body, but I also value life, and care for others, and my happiness is the happiness of others. Although this career has its bumps on the road just to see mothers face light up when they see the image of their unborn baby is such a breath taking experience. This all originated from going to one of my sisters’ ultrasound appointment that I ended up going to all my sisters’ ultrasound appointments. I believe becoming a diagnostic medical sonographer is something I can do because I have what it takes. Diagnostic medical sonographer is imaging modality that can work in conjunction with other imaging modalities
Being able to identify lumps, swelling, tissue damage, cysts, and the overwhelming news of the sex of a baby all have something in common, an ultrasound. Swelling of the spleen, kidney stones, blood clots, aneurysms, cancer and so much more can be identified through the works of an ultrasound’s imaging technique. Ultrasound involves many concepts, procedures, and careers. The amount of medical possibilities involved with ultrasounds is useful in major medical diagnostics. The field of ultrasounds and career opportunities are widely growing. As medical careers flourish, needs for technicians in many fields of medicine are increasing. Instead of a doctor choosing complex and risky surgery to find out problems within the body, they can now choose a safer path; the ultrasound path. Patient’s history and physical evaluation are building blocks to diagnostics but ultrasounds are much greater. They are powerful tools used to see beyond the skin into the depths of a person’s body. What ultrasounds are, what types there are, and what they are used for, and the education and careers available are the major themes found in research on the subject. Knowledge of ultrasound and its background may help one decide what career is best for them. Understanding the wide array of diagnostic tests and their uses are essential to figuring out what a career as a sonographer entails and the type of education that is needed. Because there are plenty of possibilities for specializing with different technologies, there is a wide variety of job opportunities in the medical imaging career. The call for ultrasound’s assistance opens new paths in future high-quality careers.
How Will I Use Math in Everyday Life All throughout the days I spent in school sitting in math class learning Algebra, Geometry, and the various other math courses, I pondered whether or not I would ever even use these math skills in my life. The sad truth is that you will most likely use most of the math skills that you learned throughout high school in everyday life. There are honestly so many different ways you can use math in life, like buying a car, your weekly trip to the grocery store, and even at home. It honestly hurts you to not pay attention because you will in fact use math in your everyday life. There are many different ways that math is used at home, just like everywhere else.
question led to two sub questions: “What personality traits do I gain from doing math?” and “How can math help me prepare and get into college?” I explored this question by doing numerous math problems, and I learned new concepts such as matrices, vectors, and the polar coordinates. I learned a myriad of new qualities about myself as I worked on these problems. For example, I discovered that I enjoy solving difficult problems rather than easy problems as I enjoy the challenge of difficult problems, and I feel content after solving a difficult problem because I didn’t expect to solve it. I also realized that my time management
I thought that this class would be interesting and exciting, but unfortunately, it was one of those classes that I just couldn't seem to care about or just want to put effort in. It definitely exceeded my expectations, but not the way I wanted it too. For that, it was pretty much a nightmare taking this
This course challenged me and my math abilities. It was the most strenuous and exhausting class I have ever been in. Often times, I became frustrated because this class was not so easy like my other classes seemed to be. The challenged sparked something in me. Most students dislike math because it is rigid, however, it made me, and still does make me, feel alive. Nothing will come close to the relief and high feeling of solving a grueling math problem. Mathematics soon became my favorite subject and I realized in the midst of solving equations and evaluating expressions, I have a passion in math. This was a realization that ignited personal growth and I had a new understanding of myself. I understood why I was in school and I answered the question most high schoolers will never know; what am I going to pursue after school? I would like to continue my math career and spread my love for math. Whether, it be becoming a math teacher, or contributing to NASA by calculating equations like Katherine Johnson. Whatever it may be, I know I will enjoy the rest of my life with
My approach to math in the past years has always been following the steps and rules. All through high school I attended algebra classes. In algebra, all I had to do was follow the steps to complete the formula. To me it was a big puzzle in front of me. I lacked in the ability to accurately complete word problems. This is usually why I have low test state test results. I always wanted to learn how to solve word problems because I knew it would help me in real life situations. Another approach I had towards math was, I only used it if I had to. For example, I would estimate my math problems through real life situations. I did not have the drive to figure out the real answer in my head. The only time I would use math was when I had to, and sometimes I dreaded it. When I sew or cook is when I am forced to use math but, I always felt I was good at reading a ruler or following an ingredient. It is when I have to add and subtract fractions that made me want to take the easy way
I used to struggle with multiplication tables to the point where I would fail all of the in class quizzes. With plenty of practice and help from my grandmother, I have improved greatly in that area. This helps me complete more difficult math problems much faster. I have learned the concepts behind math as well as the math itself. In my calculus class, my teacher would always explain how a formula was created and why it works before he explained how it was used. This has helped me see the deeper purpose of math instead of just the surface, where we are told to do a problem without really knowing why. Another specific math topic that I have struggled with in the past is factoring. When the concept was first introduced to me, I was so confused that I got every single problem wrong. I asked for help every time but I just did not understand how someone could figure out the numbers off the top of their head. Since then, I have done hundreds of factoring problems in order to practice. Now, I get almost every problem right. I purposefully did these problems so that I could improve my skills, since I knew I would need them in the future. Overall, I think I have also improved my patient with math. I am able to think critically about a problem and figure out why I’m getting it wrong instead of instantly getting angry and giving up. That’s also a good skill to
Logic and mathematics starting with basic arithmetic showed me how to follow steps, one at a time and one after another, to arrive at the results, one step at a time and after another. I learned that an error in one step will make all the following steps and results wrong. Mathematics like any other rule and pattern based discipline may show through experience and trial or error, how to solve problems first by following given methods and later, if needed, by combining and exploring different methods.