Dear Math Analysis Students,
Get ready for a year of not just understanding trigonometric theorems, limits, or piecewise functions, but also understanding what it means to be a responsible student in various degrees. In order for you to reach your fullest potential in this class, there are some tips you may want to take into consideration. Do your work in class and at home on time! it will be fairly difficult if you fall behind. Also, be patient with this new concept of learning. Just like any new class, with a new subject, the concepts may seem confusing, and the way the class is ran may be hard to adjust to, but in time, you will be professionals in math and adjust to the new class setting comfortably. Furthermore, take time to study the material that you will be exposed to, there is a lot of new math concepts and a lot of review material that will be taught, and you are expected to master this material like pros! Study hard, and you will see positive results at the end of every test! Lastly, always have respect towards you peers and your teachers. This goes for all classes you may be enrolled in. The teachers have dedicated, and still are dedicating, a tremendous amount of their time just for you guys to be successful. They do not want to fail their class, they want you succeed and go beyond their expectations. By taking these suggestion into consideration, you will be a successful Math Analysis student! ***When times get tough, and trust me, it is not always easy to be on top of things due to outside interference, remember to breath, and don't freak out. The complicated math variables, matrices, and derivatives will soon be the last of your worries as long as you take every step one by one, and ALWAYS ask for help! Teachers are there to support us!
The special scenario you may be part taking in this year is the flipped classroom. By now, you may have be explained how this classroom is ran. It is no doubt, a big adjust every student has to go through when taking this class. Probably the most important thing to do while adjusting is to simply be calm, and go with the flow. Have a positive attitude throughout the year. When you just have a negative outlook for the class, you will have it a little more difficult time not only adjusting, but also enjoying the class overall. Change may be scary, but change can also help us mature and grow as a student. Since you will be working with a lot of technology, it is fairly important that you have axis to a computer. Since there will be a majority learning through videos from Mrs. Kirch, online websites, and Blogging, internet axis is necessary. You don't have a computer or internet axis? Well like a good neighbor, Mrs. Kirch is there with a class room full of computers! Any resources such as computers, calculators, Ipods, and video files of the lessons is provided by Mrs. Kirch. Just don't be afraid to ask for those resources!
This math class, as may already see, is definitely not the same as other math classes. First of all, don't expect to be flipping through you math text book and working on practice problems. Our work and learning are done in lovely packets called Student Success Sheets (SSS). However the textbook is there for extra practice! Secondly, be prepared to sing a lot of songs derived from Mrs. Kirch herself. Yes, we not only get to learn math and technology, but we learn how to sing! What a strange math class!
There is a great year ahead you, and this class is just a portion of it. Just be honest with everything you do, and you will see progress in your work and success in this school year. To all the Seniors, end this year strong, and don't give up! This is only the end of the beginning of your journey. As for the rest, stay committed and honest! May God Bless you in this next school year!
With all respect,
Mauricio Ivan Chavez
SFHS 2013 Graduate
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