Calculus

experience. Two of Clausewitz’s tenets seem to stand out as profound and useful, and remarkably still relevant to the modern planner. Primacy of policy helps a planner avoid a strategy policy mismatch by aligning political and military objectives, and the calculus of effort can determine what kind of war they will be fighting based on the value of the object in view. Both insights require examination to illustrate their continued applicability. The first insight, primacy of policy,…

note and listen to long lectures. Many classes are interesting for studying to gain knowledge but are not practical for future job. For example, mathematic is challenging subject and it is require for any majors. Engineering students must take four-calculus courses for solving differential, linear equation and integral problems but it seem not helpful for future career. Engineers need something…

passion and fascination with the material. While other kids were playing video games and out with friends I was sitting in my room working math problems or reading books on mathematics. While others turn to drinking when they have a rough day I pull a calculus book from the shelf and feel my stress melt away as I derive and…

One of the biggest problems facing the black community is recognition. Other students on grounds have this perception of the black students to be lesser than or that black students come from a completely different world. Although there are many differences, there are also many similarities and that should not exist as a barrier. As a result of their lack of understanding, they isolate the black student and often act as if we don’t exist. Not recognizing another person or group of people’s…

In the Askins’ free time (cont’d.) Many people in town would move out to the beach. Mr. Askins’ remembers these times like they just happened yesterday. On the way to Florida the Askins’ family would stop at Mount Olive Baptist Church in South Georgia, and they would have lunch on their lawn. His father drove an Oldsmobile. Cars were a big deal in the 1950’s. The new cars would be released and Mr. Askins would beg his father to take him to the dealer, so he could see the cars. It was the most…

me. But now that I'm almost all the way through Precalculus I am feeling a little more confident about taking calculus. I can't say that it's been easy. It has taken a lot of time and effort. But overall I feel better about this class than I expected to. Unfortunately I have to take next semester off, but if I come back to Alvin instead of going straight to A&M, I would like to take calculus with Professor Peterson. It will probably depend on what classes I still need to take before transferring…

Credit Completion SAP requirement because of a failing grade in Pre-calculus. I am petitioning my suspension of financial aid because of unusual circumstances. During my Spring quarter I was working 30+ hours a week which took an influential toll. My supervisors were not flexible, which made it difficult to get many days off to study, and I was very stressed out between work, living expenses, and school. I was taking Pre-calculus, General Chemistry III, Understanding Environmental Data and…

students and teachers become equal in learning. Through my years of education, I’ve encountered many different teaching styles that have affected me as a student; however, the best educational experience I have ever received was from my high school calculus teacher, Mrs. Carrico. Although he presents valid points, the reality of my experience has…

Jennifer Allard (2003), a high school calculus teacher from Fairfax County, Virginia, wanted to determine “Will direct instruction in cooperative learning and meaningful group work result in an increase in students’ desire to be part of trusting collaborative groups?” Allard (2003) had a former group four girls in AP calculus that studied together and became a bonded group inside and outside of the classroom. She noticed that the girls’ achievement in the course was increasing. The girls…

changed me as a person. I’m no longer embarrassed to ask for help. In fact, asking for help is more admirable than anything. It takes a lot to admit your mistakes, but it takes far more to try and fix them. An update? I’m back in another collegiate Calculus course, and this time I have an A. This semester, I’ve been working in study groups and attending office hours, a stark contrast from last semester. Although grades do matter to an extent, I’ve also learned that there’s no shame in not being…