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💗 || Hi, I'm Cess, a proud scholar! In this blog, I'm excited to share my journey through Math 3 Second Quarter that's filled with challenges, discoveries, and personal growth. From problems and hurdles to breakthroughs and learnings, I'll be reflecting on the experiences that have shaped my understanding and appreciation for Math. Join me as I go over my learning experiences! :))

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MATH 3 JOURNEY

>>2nd quarter

a. How would I describe my Math 3 second quarter learning journey?

Personally, the second quarter of Math 3 was a nightmare.😵 Why? because its level of difficulty began to increase. Plus, there were a ton of distractions throughout the second quarter, particularly the numerous vacation days and days off from school. Because of the suspensions and vacations, I find it to be a significant barrier to my academic progress; all subjects' lectures had to be rushed, with a ton of workloads that left us with little time to complete. This was really exhausting and difficult because, in my opinion, hurried lessons are equivalent to lessons that students would easily forget.

b. Which topic did I find most enjoyable? What made it enjoyable for me?

Since they were simple and I had already studied them, 😎 the subjects that I liked the most were those covered during class suspensions. To be honest, I only like lessons that I can understand, and I find it even more enjoyable when my classmates are the ones who are confused, which I know is odd. But it's simply because I can help them if they don't understand, and I like to help my classmates understand subjects that they don't fully grasp.

c. What concepts did I find easy to learn?

Piecewise functions were the easiest concept for me to understand because they were similar to what we had already learned in CS 2. It reminded me of the if conditions in C++, which gave me flashblacks of the struggles I had with my codes.

d. What concepts did I find most interesting/inspiring? Why do I think so?

Signum functions struck me as the most intriguing concept since it made me think of the word 'sigma', which many Gen Zs and Alphas find oddly funny.

e. What concepts have I mastered most? Why do I think so?

Probably inverse functions because it is the topic that was kind of fun for me. It was fun for me because all I had to do was switch the x and y. (but of course, the basics are also very important here)

f. What concepts have I mastered the least?

The concept I mastered the least was definitely transformations. It was difficult for me to visualize what was happening to the graph. I found it also difficult to analyze equations and relate it to graphs. This confusion had me wondering who on Earth even came up with the idea that numbers and letters can represent lines and stuff.

g. Notes I have for:

i. my teacher;

Sir Joseph is a really caring teacher. He genuinely cares for his students—not just about their grades but also their health. I remember the time when I was frequently sick, which made me unable to attend classes. This caused me to fall behind and struggle to catch up when I finally returned to school.

When I went to the faculty room to accomplish my admission slip and have Sir Joseph sign it, he talked to me about health and fitness. Until now, I still remember that conversation, and I’m currently trying to apply what he taught me. I run during weekends whenever I have the time, which has really helped me stay alert throughout the day. Running allows me to forget my stressors and focus on the track ahead of me. After my runs, I feel accomplished and complete. It has significantly improved both my physical and mental health.

Plus, I get to spend quality time with my friends. I really enjoy running with them while we listen to our playlists and talk about what’s happening in our everyday lives.

Second, he is a great and funny teacher. I find his lessons enjoyable and engaging because he inserts jokes randomly into his discussions. This not only makes the lessons more relatable but also helps form a bond between the teacher and students, improving the students' focus and involvement during discussions.

ii. my classmates;

Regarding my classmates, they are really smart and helpful. Whenever I'm unsure about my answers, I ask them for clarification, and they are always willing to help me. In this section, we genuinely put effort into helping each other, especially through board work and demonstrating how to solve problems. This collaboration also helps us prepare for long tests.

iii. myself

One wish I have for myself is to stop getting sick because it really hinders my learning. Taking medications often makes me feel drowsy and sleepy during classes, which prevents me from fully grasping the lessons. I feel bad when it’s evident that I’m struggling to stay awake in my teachers' classes.

💗 || That marks the end of this blog. Thank you for joining me as I reflect on these wonderful experiences. Math 3 Second Quarter was definitely challenging, but in these struggles, I found growth and inspiration to do better and keep on improving.