In case you missed an earlier posting, and needed to study for the upcoming regents exams, complete textbooks are available online:
Integrated Algebra
Geometry
Algebra2/Trig
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
New Year, New Attitude
Although we are starting off 2012, its many months into the school year. But its still a great time to make some positive changes for the second half of the year. Here are some suggestions on things you can do to become a better person and a better student.
Take school seriously. Its very easy to do very little work and barely make it through school, but in the long run it hurts you. Every effort you put into your school work will be rewarded in big ways in college.
Don't give up. Not everyone finds math easy, but the more you work on it the easier it becomes. These are the same rules athletes and coaches apply in sports practice. You don't become a better player by accident. You work at it till you reach perfection. The same goes for math.
Think outside the box. Its easy and to follow the crowd and do the popular thing. Think about all you miss out on if you only do what others do. Listen to different music, watch different movies, read more books, eat different foods, dress differently, do your own thing, be your own person.
Be well rounded. The time to get into new habits, hobbies and interests is NOW. The earlier you explore new ideas and interests, the sooner it becomes a part of your life. Don't be stuck with a few narrow interests and make it a point to learn things beyond school. Its easiest when you are young.
"Life is difficult"
That's the opening sentence to the book The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck. Seems like a harsh statement, but you only have to look around us to see this reality every day. Keep this in mind as you sit in class and think of your future.
2012 may be your best year yet if you focus on yourself and commit to your future.
Send in your comments on other things students can do to enrich themselves and succeed in life.
Math is Power!
Take school seriously. Its very easy to do very little work and barely make it through school, but in the long run it hurts you. Every effort you put into your school work will be rewarded in big ways in college.
Don't give up. Not everyone finds math easy, but the more you work on it the easier it becomes. These are the same rules athletes and coaches apply in sports practice. You don't become a better player by accident. You work at it till you reach perfection. The same goes for math.
Think outside the box. Its easy and to follow the crowd and do the popular thing. Think about all you miss out on if you only do what others do. Listen to different music, watch different movies, read more books, eat different foods, dress differently, do your own thing, be your own person.
Be well rounded. The time to get into new habits, hobbies and interests is NOW. The earlier you explore new ideas and interests, the sooner it becomes a part of your life. Don't be stuck with a few narrow interests and make it a point to learn things beyond school. Its easiest when you are young.
"Life is difficult"
That's the opening sentence to the book The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck. Seems like a harsh statement, but you only have to look around us to see this reality every day. Keep this in mind as you sit in class and think of your future.
2012 may be your best year yet if you focus on yourself and commit to your future.
Send in your comments on other things students can do to enrich themselves and succeed in life.
Math is Power!
Monday, December 12, 2011
Online Grapher
Graph any function you want. You can do it online as long as your browser has its Java activated.
Click here to start graphing now. It will also be linked permanently on the right.
Click here to start graphing now. It will also be linked permanently on the right.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Great Geometry Software...and its FREE
Geogebra is an excellent free software that will allow you to play and explore Geometry. Download it and save on your computer or play with it online (use the Applet start). Create pictures and impress friends and family!
I strongly recommend using this whenever you get a chance. It will really help you understand the subject better because you can see how shapes are created and the relationship between sides and angles.
So shape up and get started!
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