I never thought that I could do 60% of 7th grade math on my own in 2 weeks, and it just seemed like an impossibility! Over the next few days I pondered over what my decision should be. Should I just quit and be placed back in standard math, or should I put in the extra effort to make it into accelerated math? I decided to try and see what I could get done, and it ended up being one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
I’m at my desk in math class and suddenly I hear “Sam, would you come here for a second?” said Mrs. Kukovec. I report to her desk, and she hands me an information sheet that is inviting me to join challenge math. As I returned to my desk excitement started to fill my mind about the opportunity I had just received, but as …show more content…
“See, that’s the thing I wanted to tell you about. I have to finish all of 7th grade math to jump up to 8th grade math, and it’s all on the computer.” I explained to her doubtfully.
“I think you can do it! All you have to do is try and give it all your effort.” explained my mom. I explained to her that I would try, but I might have to drop out if it gets too difficult. When 4th quarter started I was put into a study hall in the computer lab with all the other kids trying to get into accelerated math. When I started, I glided through the lessons like a hot knife through butter. Although, I own some credit to my friend, Cayden, because he helped me pass most of my lessons. In addition, we messed around a lot, and it made that study hall somewhat enjoyable. Unfortunately, he decided to drop out, and it took the fun out of the class. I fell behind, and waited until summer to do it to see if I wanted to still complete the math. I had until June 26th to complete the program. Soon, June came along, and I had a discussion with my mom on whether I should try to finish it or not.We both decided that I try, and I devised a plan that would help me get through the program. I would do about 5% of the math a day everyday, and I’d still have a couple days to spare in case there was a problem. Listen, I know 5% doesn’t seem like a lot, but that’s equivalent to about 3 difficult lessons! It was tough, but finally
I’m at my desk in math class and suddenly I hear “Sam, would you come here for a second?” said Mrs. Kukovec. I report to her desk, and she hands me an information sheet that is inviting me to join challenge math. As I returned to my desk excitement started to fill my mind about the opportunity I had just received, but as …show more content…
“See, that’s the thing I wanted to tell you about. I have to finish all of 7th grade math to jump up to 8th grade math, and it’s all on the computer.” I explained to her doubtfully.
“I think you can do it! All you have to do is try and give it all your effort.” explained my mom. I explained to her that I would try, but I might have to drop out if it gets too difficult. When 4th quarter started I was put into a study hall in the computer lab with all the other kids trying to get into accelerated math. When I started, I glided through the lessons like a hot knife through butter. Although, I own some credit to my friend, Cayden, because he helped me pass most of my lessons. In addition, we messed around a lot, and it made that study hall somewhat enjoyable. Unfortunately, he decided to drop out, and it took the fun out of the class. I fell behind, and waited until summer to do it to see if I wanted to still complete the math. I had until June 26th to complete the program. Soon, June came along, and I had a discussion with my mom on whether I should try to finish it or not.We both decided that I try, and I devised a plan that would help me get through the program. I would do about 5% of the math a day everyday, and I’d still have a couple days to spare in case there was a problem. Listen, I know 5% doesn’t seem like a lot, but that’s equivalent to about 3 difficult lessons! It was tough, but finally