Shoot!
The miracle was putting us together on this issue.
Unless you don’t believe you can do it, “A” shall be
our goal for this semester, OK?
Let me know when you are ready to start, and what book you have. From what you’ve said, this algebra Dr. diagnoses you need to read at least the first 11 pages of the book Algebra Unplugged. You can get a good flavor with online sample pages at amazon
here.
Just remember; mathematics per se is no more or less a game than any video game. It is NOT about real things; it transcends real. Statistically, your Real Algebra Teacher is not likely to even realize this (in his heart maybe but not verbally) much less know to tell you about it.
Sorry for the thread hijack. I invite anyone who wants or needs help finding a better attitude in math – and at the same times learning how to do it better and easier – let me know by PM. Also if you want to be an online tutor in a future scheme I’m planning to hatch as early as this weekend.
Meanwhile, as I was saying, I intend to do my part (and you can join me) to help bring about better educational resources at low or no cost to those who need to stay home.
Alan
P.S. Tara, if we work this right, we can make some of this into web pages and offer to others for free. One of the things my students liked were my automatically generated exams; each student had individual problems, they could help each other, retake tests until they get it right, etc. Unfortunately the programs and most of the tests went up in flames, so I will be starting over on the web this time.
