Algebra

Engaging in fine arts is an essential part of school; fine arts allow you to express yourself in many ways possible. Some may ask what a fine art is or what is classified as a fine art. Fine arts education is a comprising rich array of disciplines including dance, music, theatre, media arts, literature, design, and visual arts, and is provided in many school systems as core or elective classes. Students in fine art classes are allowed to be free for a period of time and focus on something…

familiar with and present it to them in multiple ways. I used this skill to help children improve on their times tables, simple science, and reading abilities. I’ve also applied this method when tutoring middle school students who were struggling with algebra and history. The key to effective tutoring is finding out how your tutee learns and applying that method to every subject they struggle with. Although the oldest…

I remember numerous accounts throughout grade school when the teacher would need assistance moving something heavy. Without a doubt that wretched, infamous phrase would seep from my teachers mouth. "Can any strong boys help me carry these?" At first, I accepted it after having gender roles shoved down my throat for most of my life. But more recently, as I've grown into who I am today, I wish I challenged my teachers whenever they'd say this. Why is it that they only wanted the boys? Did they see…

Catholic Central High School is a truly beautiful campus to visit and I can’t even begin to fathom what it would be like to reside there during school. Currently, I go to Kraft Meadows Middle School located in Caledonia. I have been put through Caledonia schools my entire life, all throughout elementary and middle school. Quite frankly, it's gotten boring. If I am accepted into Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School I will be filled with joy. However, I will get to the reasons for that…

Night School focused on the true lives of Melissa, Greg, and Shynika. Melissa dropped out of school when she was fourteen and had to become an adult at a very young age. She has taken the Algebra class 5 times and finally in the end she had to take it another time until she passed. Greg was single father and went through his brother being shot, his daughter being diagnosed with Epilepsy, and he was still able to get his diploma. Shynika wants to become a nurse and better herself and deals with…

difficult for most, but the ones who caught on, became loyal, Noether published many papers while she was at the Mathematical Institute of Erlangen. She collaborated with algebraist, Ernst Otto Fischer when she began her research on theoretical algebra. Felix Klein and David Hilbert teamed up with Emmy to work on Einstein’s general relativity theory. Noether was only passionate about mathematics, so she never married. She was diagnosed with an illness that was only introduced to her closest…

Modern day classrooms are occupied by computers. From Mac to PC, each classroom has at least one computer in them. Prior to the introduction of this technology, students were required to learn purely with reading materials and textbooks. The question that commonly arises among educators and facilitators involves the inquiring of the amount of usage of technology in the classroom. In “Unplugged: The Myth of Computers in the Classroom”, David Gelernter proposes both the positive and negative…

Part 1 In my College Algebra class, every test we have we are rewarded with five bonus points. The five bonus points are added onto our test grade if we have not missed class more than three times that semester. This positive reinforcement has made me want to be present everyday for class because I know I will get the five bonus points if I do not miss this class. However, if I do miss class more than three times I will not receive the five bonus points on the test. Positive reinforcement is a…

Being a Carpenter A carpenter has to do a number of things. They have to install windows and molding, inspect and replace damaged structures, measure and cut a variety of different materials. They not only deal with just building, they also have to instruct construction laborers and helpers. Carpenters have to follow directions to! They have to make sure they build the project according to the blueprint, to make their clients happy. Education, Qualifications, and Trainings To become a…

is a high school senior and attends Mountain Pine with me and another student in this class. Her favorite subject is math, as she is enrolled in both AP Calculus and College Algebra. AP Calculus is an online class that Alissa takes at the high school, and it is becoming progressively more difficult. She takes College Algebra here at National Park Community College, which proves to be exceedingly easy for her. Alissa’s future goals for furthering her education are full of promise and hope. She…