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ZackL · 02-03-2009, 04:16 PM

If you guys remember, I made a math thread where I told you that my tutor told me I couldn't learn it at this stage and I shouldn't bother.

I figured I should UPDATE and tell you that I got a new tutor and finished the Functions book on my own, and I am sitting at 91%. I am half way through the Calculus 1 book that I don't even take until this summer, and I just cracked the Linear Algebra 2 book. I never did more than 2 minutes of math until this year and I am already into algebra matrix.

mikejet · 02-03-2009, 04:20 PM

You know I love and hate Calculus.

I hate it because you spend half the course learning how to do derivatives by limit. Then they slap you in the face saying "OH YEAH, HERE'S THE EASY WAY"

Sammy · 02-03-2009, 04:46 PM

Got to know the theory before you get to the short cuts.

mikejet · 02-03-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

Got to know the theory before you get to the short cuts.

I know but I was taking AP Physics and AP Calc at the same time with the same teacher so work in both classes took equally long.

Skyline · 02-03-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

I know but I was taking AP Physics and AP Calc at the same time with the same teacher so work in both classes took equally long.

Then, it sounds like you learned equally well in both classes.

Congrats to the OP! I'm happy to hear it's going well...

Beta Man · 02-03-2009, 06:28 PM

sounds like your Tutor is a genius...... reverse psychology .....very clever

ZackL · 02-03-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

sounds like your Tutor is a genius...... reverse psychology .....very clever

Lol. Actually got a new tutor.

FIDDYPOP · 02-03-2009, 09:20 PM

Good for you, I am actually math phobic. It just doesnt come easily to me. I hat it when some tutors make you feel stupid for not understanding it. No one is born knowing.

mikejet · 02-03-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FIDDYPOP

Good for you, I am actually math phobic. It just doesnt come easily to me. I hat it when some tutors make you feel stupid for not understanding it. No one is born knowing.

You just need to see math in the right context and then you will get it. I know plenty of people who didn't like math but once it related to something they are truly interested in they had no problems.

Blu Man · 02-04-2009, 01:07 AM

I hate math. I hated high school just because of math.

Anthony P · 02-04-2009, 01:46 AM

good for you

STARSCREAM · 02-04-2009, 02:45 AM

Good job! I can't believe your tutor told you flat out you could not do it.

ThePhantomOak · 02-04-2009, 05:00 AM

I took AP Calc my freshman year in High school...

12 years later I did not know sh...oot.

Little did I know how much Math I would be doing in Economics.

Boo.

My advice. Dont avoid doing math that does not involve fingers for 12 years.

SellmeyourDVD · 02-04-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZackL

If you guys remember, I made a math thread where I told you that my tutor told me I couldn't learn it at this stage and I shouldn't bother.

I figured I should UPDATE and tell you that I got a new tutor and finished the Functions book on my own, and I am sitting at 91%. I am half way through the Calculus 1 book that I don't even take until this summer, and I just cracked the Linear Algebra 2 book. I never did more than 2 minutes of math until this year and I am already into algebra matrix.

oooohhhh linear algerbra, can't wait till i take that (if i have to).

02-03-2009, 04:16 PM	#1
ZackL Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada	My math thread. If you guys remember, I made a math thread where I told you that my tutor told me I couldn't learn it at this stage and I shouldn't bother. I figured I should UPDATE and tell you that I got a new tutor and finished the Functions book on my own, and I am sitting at 91%. I am half way through the Calculus 1 book that I don't even take until this summer, and I just cracked the Linear Algebra 2 book. I never did more than 2 minutes of math until this year and I am already into algebra matrix.

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02-03-2009, 04:20 PM	#2
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	You know I love and hate Calculus. I hate it because you spend half the course learning how to do derivatives by limit. Then they slap you in the face saying "OH YEAH, HERE'S THE EASY WAY"

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Sammy Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Right next to Wineville, CA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:199 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Got to know the theory before you get to the short cuts.

02-03-2009, 06:28 PM	#6
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	sounds like your Tutor is a genius...... reverse psychology .....very clever

02-03-2009, 09:20 PM	#8
FIDDYPOP Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Chi-Town Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews:1	Good for you, I am actually math phobic. It just doesnt come easily to me. I hat it when some tutors make you feel stupid for not understanding it. No one is born knowing.

02-04-2009, 01:07 AM	#10
Blu Man Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:United States Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:1	I hate math. I hated high school just because of math.

02-04-2009, 01:46 AM	#11
Anthony P Blu-ray Count Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	good for you

02-04-2009, 02:45 AM	#12
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	Good job! I can't believe your tutor told you flat out you could not do it.

02-04-2009, 05:00 AM	#13
ThePhantomOak Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reno, NEVADA. "Battle Born"	I took AP Calc my freshman year in High school... 12 years later I did not know sh...oot. Little did I know how much Math I would be doing in Economics. Boo. My advice. Dont avoid doing math that does not involve fingers for 12 years.

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