What does the future hold?

There are times in our lives where we reach a point where you need to make very important decisions. I’m in one of those moments. I’m planning to make career changes that will definitely change my life…but I’m afraid I might make the wrong decision. But whatever decision I make, wherever it may lead me, I know I’ll be able to make things turn out alright. I’m not a positive thinker and I’m not also a pessimist, I just believe in myself. That’s how I survived all these years.

So my students…pray that I will remain strong. And for you, another school year is starting. Keep trying. Goodluck! 

All work and no play…

Busy, busy, busy bee.

Sorry people I have a lot of work these days so I can’t manage my blog like I used to. Hopefully I can finish most of my tinkering this month!!! 

Introducing my wordpress blog!!!

I’m having problems accessing i.ph, probably due to traffic or digitel’s poor services. In case you are experiencing the same problem, I URGE YOU to access my wordpress blog instead. 

Here it is:

olens.wordpress.com 

Another math blog…

In as much as I want to keep everybody here, I’m afraid I have to keep you guys in order. Anyway, I’m still the author so there’s really not too much difference in the settings. 

Click the link to preview my new blog…I have not decided what specific subject to assign to this though…

Law’s Laws at Blogger.Com 

‘Hope you like it! 

COURSE OUTLINES

Click your subject

• Math 60
• Math 29
• Math 13

2nd Semester has just started!

2nd semester, another set of subjects, another set of students…but still the same me, maybe better!

MATH 29: INTEGRAL CALCULUS

Overview

Discussions on Intmath.com

Final Requirement:  present a detailed solution to a particular problem on volumes (with illustrations), please indicate the source of your problem (book title/author or  website) refer to examples on the links below.

http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcI/VolumeWithRings.aspx 

http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcI/VolumeWithCylinder.aspx 

Linear and Quadratic Equations

No sample exam guys, I can’t find the document. 

Here are useful sites you can visit. Just click the links.

 Solving Equations

• http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/solve/solve0/solve0.html
  

Systems of LInear and Quadratic Equations

• http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATE5/QuadLinearSys.htm

• http://www.mathwarehouse.com/system-of-equations/how-to-solve-linear-quadratic-system.php

Overview of 4th Long Exam

MATH12 EXERCISE

Instructions: Get the specified number of problems from each of the following links and write your work on 8″x11″ (medium sized) bond papers for finding the roots/zeros.   

Note: All you need to do is copy the problem, get the answer.Later on, write your solution on paper.

• http://coolmath.com/algebra/cruncher/soleq3.htm   (5 problems)
• http://coolmath.com/algebra/cruncher/soleq5.htm   (5 problems)
• http://coolmath.com/algebra/cruncher/quad1.htm   (5 problems)
• http://coolmath.com/algebra/cruncher/quad3.htm   (5 problems)
• http://coolmath.com/algebra/cruncher/quad4.htm   (5 problems)
• http://coolmath.com/algebra/cruncher/algebra-problems-completing-the-square-1.htm   (3 problems)
• http://coolmath.com/algebra/cruncher/algebra-problems-completing-the-square-2.htm  (3 problems)

Quadratic Forms and Equations Involving Radicals

COVERAGE OF THE NEXT LONG EXAM ON EQUATIONS:

• Solving Linear Equations
• Solving Quadratic Equations (including equations reducible to quadratic form and equations involving radicals)
• Systems of LInear Equations: (a)both linear, (b)one linear and one quadratic

Trigonometric Integrals

Click the links below:

http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/staff/DavidWright/calculus/book/73/index.html

http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcII/IntegralsWithTrig.aspx

http://www.nipissingu.ca/calculus/tutorials/integrals.html#ibp

or you can search for more sites online

Wallis’ Formula: http://www.rhitt.com/courses/227/su99/docs/wallis.pdf

MATH 60 EXERCISE

Click the link below for the complete instructions.

Click Me!

Equations

Click the topics for a review of the concepts:

• Solving Linear Equations
• Solving Quadratic Equations on THE MATH PAGE: Part1 and Part2
• On Coolmath—(a)by factoring, (b)using the “square root trick” , (c)using the quadratic formula
• Overview
• On Paul’s Online—Section 1, Section 2

THE EXERCISE

Instructions: Get the specified number of problems from each of the following links and write your work on 8″x11″ (medium sized) bond papers for finding the roots/zeros.   

Note: All you need to do is copy the problem, get the answer.Later on, write your solution on paper.

• http://coolmath.com/algebra/cruncher/soleq3.htm   (5 problems)
• http://coolmath.com/algebra/cruncher/soleq5.htm   (5 problems)
• http://coolmath.com/algebra/cruncher/quad1.htm   (5 problems)
• http://coolmath.com/algebra/cruncher/quad3.htm   (5 problems)
• http://coolmath.com/algebra/cruncher/quad4.htm   (5 problems)
• http://coolmath.com/algebra/cruncher/algebra-problems-completing-the-square-1.htm   (3 problems)
• http://coolmath.com/algebra/cruncher/algebra-problems-completing-the-square-2.htm  (3 problems)

Next set of topics: 

• Equations Reducible to Quadratic Form, Equations with Radicals
• Solving Systems of LInear Equations (by graphing, by substitution, by elimination), Systems with One LInear and One quadratic

Attention: MATH 29 STUDENTS

Welcome to my blog!

I have set-up this blog to be able to have a way of communicating with my students in a more different (or should i say, more modern) setting. Its a fast-paced world out there and if you can’t go with the flow, you’ll be left behind. So never cease learning new things and venture farther from the usual.

Ok, let’s get to the business at hand.

Our next set of topics will be on Integration Techniques (Methods of Integration). This part of our course wil constitute the core of our course, so its important that you should take time to study the lessons assigned. Many subjects will depend on your knowledge of these techniques. 

To have an overview of the techniques that you will have to master, I have included the following link:

Paul’s Online Math Notes

Is it me or the education system?

Since I started teaching I have had problems regarding my students exam results. I have tried everything in my capacity to improve their grades but still the results are the same everytime. I also faced difficulty in math since elementary which I was able to overcome, so i thought, my experience would help me be a better teacher. Now, after 8 years of teaching, i’m still asking the same questions and still searching for answers. What’s wrong with the way I’m handling my class? Why are my students still having  a hard time understanding in spite of all my efforts? Blah, blah, blah?

I have come to a realization that there is really not much I can do now, especially if they refuse to help themselves, deliberately.. The important things they needed to learn should have been mastered in elementary and high school where they spent yeeeeaaaarrrrrssss…learning mathematics. The sad thing is, most of them did not learn enough and for some, what they learned is wrong. A teacher of mine said that “it’s hard to unlearn what you have already learned.” Teaching them for 4 months compared to years of elementary and high school can’t even make a dent in their minds. Its like trying to turn a boulder to a different direction.

Am I capable of doing that…well I can try.

MATH IS HARD

Why is math such a difficult subject for most students? I believe its because mathematics is like a foreign language.

Difficulty comes from not understanding.

I had had difficulty in math since I was young but due to the need to know and master the subject, I was able to learn. Understanding math requires CDC (Courage, Determination, Commitment). You need to be ready to face difficulties, persevere and be self-motivated.

Learning math is like building a relationship. You need to know the basic things (yet important) about math. Always spend time on math. Remember important details. You have to make time. And if ever you come to the point of giving up…try again. If you just can’t continue further…seek help.

Math is a wonderful experience…don’t let your fear blind you of its beauty. 

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