OK, so I haven’t lost my enthusiasm completely, but I am having a really, really hard time with my math class! Aaargh! I’m hoping this week’s goal-setting will help me look at it less overwhelmingly. Math and I have just not ever been tight. It’s like West Side Story without the love. My childhood desk had dents in its top from me stabbing it with a pencil out of frustration. This is just review review and it shouldn’t be this hard! I completely feel like my brain shuts down and like I’m in high school again (although I actually don’t recall it being this difficult the first time around…). So, trying to utilize resources and not start what-if-ing my way into frustration. (Tremendous exhale) Happy thoughts and thanks for listening!
I feel your pain… history and I have a similar relationship! For me, I really have to tackle the subjects that are the most difficult during my “optimum” study times… when I’m alert, freshly caffeinated, no kids around, plenty of time… If I try when I have other things looming on my mind, distractions, I’m tired – then I might as well just put it away until another time!! Hang in there!! Hopefully you’ll have an “a-ha” moment and it will start to click… and even if it doesn’t, you only have to last about 6 more weeks!!!
Thanks! I only wish my optimum study times lasted at least 5 hours and were conducted in a bubble – with some non-distracting music pumped in, of course 🙂 I did have a partial “a-ha” moment today, so maybe the other half will come soon!
Good suggestion!
Math is Hard. Oh wait. So says Barbie, so that can’t be right!
Have you ever looked into Net Tutor? As an instructor, I’m trained to promote it, but honestly, I have never received any feedback about it from students. If you get a chance to check it out (from your Tools menu in any Blackboard course), we’d love to hear what you think. And of course… I’ll stay tuned because I feel the rest of your “ah-ha” coming right around the corner!
I’m getting close to adding Net Tutor to my arsenal, especially with an exam looming. I’ll be sure to report back on how that works out 🙂