Had a dream where I was back in high school in a math class and my teacher was just. Incredibly disrespectful about my identity/pronouns. So I swapped to the other math class section with a different teacher
And new teacher didn’t use my pronouns either, but it still felt better. And then someone broke my desk. And someone asked me if I made the right choice swapping, because neither teacher used my pronouns, right? And I just had this moment of such clarity, of, “yeah, he doesn’t use my pronouns. He doesn’t always use the right name. But you know what? He’s angry someone broke my desk, and I know that if he finds out who it was, they would be in trouble. And it wouldn’t be like that with the other teacher.”
Just. Utter clarity of the definition between someone who doesn’t understand pronouns but still sees me as a person deserving of safety vs. someone who maliciously doesn’t use my pronouns as a way to communicate disrespect and thinks that means I don’t deserve to be safe
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FELLAS
SAT AND PSAT ARE COMING UP
FOR SOME OF US THEY'RE LITERALLY TOMORROW(I'm so dead)
HERE'S A PROBABLY HELPFUL PLAYLIST MOST OF YOU PROBABLY ALREADY KNOW ABOUT
JUST IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW WANT IT LIKE ME
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12.11.2022~ I was thinking of making more guide posts, such as ways to study last minute, improving motivation, and test content breakdowns! Would that be of any interest to you guys?
The only one I have now is how to get an internship as a high schooler
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How I Avoid Frustration When Tackling a Difficult Problem
Hi, my name is Andie and my goal is to help average students get into their dream colleges by becoming excellent test takers.
Learning something new can be difficult. I have found myself getting frustrated when I'm not learning it as fast as I want to or when I'm pressed for time and I don't manage to understand a concept on the first read through. In times like these, how I avoid frustration is by:
Stepping away from the problem. Taking a much needed step back can allow you time to process and reflect on the question and the methods you've been using to solve it. Sometimes, I'm able to return to the question later with a new idea on how to solve it or a different perspective on where I might have been going wrong.
Finding help. Going to your teacher or a tutor has been one of the most helpful things I've done. For so long, I was so scared of being seen as dumb that I avoided asking for help, even if I really needed it. But, I've learned that it's okay to ask for help!
Checking the steps I've already done. Sometimes the issue with your problem isn't what you think it is. There have been times when the reason I'm not able to move past a certain point in my problem is because there is an error with the work I've already done. Simply checking your work can help a ton!
Looking for a step-by-step tutorial for a similar problem. This has saved me so much time! Bonus points if the person explaining it doesn't assume you know everything (even if you "should") and takes the time to explain foundational concepts that are super important to be able to solve the problem.
These are just a few strategies that I have found helpful for me when I'm trying to tackle something difficult while preparing for an exam. If you’re using this to help figure out how you can prepare for your upcoming exam, I hope you found value in this article. If you did, please like it and share with a friend! And, I would love to hear what topics you would like for me to cover next!
Until Next Time,
Andie
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SAT Log- Star Date: 100853.78 (4/4/2023)
(Also yes this is a star trek reference… please just let me have this)
-T-Minus 8 days until SAT-
Welcome back to me documenting my suffering for others’ enjoyment/entertainment. I decided today to document my journey cramming for the SAT on April 12th, both to keep myself sane and to maybe help anyone else out who is last minute cramming by sharing what I’m doing.
Anyways, I’m doing a practice timed math section today from a past SAT I found online, as well as spending an ungodly amount of time on Khan Academy (also for math). I’m hoping to see at least some improvement (as I spent almost 2 1/2 hours yesterday trying to study the math), but I am not expecting much.
I’ll update again tomorrow.
-MutedRainbowxo
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