Don't swallow doubt!

My math class is nearly finished!

Only one more test, and then a Final exam.

 

What's surprised me most about this non-traditional schooling experience, is the people who consider math class a waste of time.
I often sense drudgery from the majority of my classmates; they don't want to be there.

 One classmate has shown up late every single time-sometimes an hour late.

I discovered that another classmate has given-up the idea of school altogether.
 She thinks she's bad at math, but she simply doesn't have the "want to".

 I'm discovering how many people (me included) believe lies- "I can't do it", or "Math isn't important for me" lies [or .. insert any other subject in Math's place; applies to all of us].
No area of growth, or opportunity to learn, is unimportant!!

We tend to believe doubts and lies, which drag us down and overtakes God-given dreams and goals. While considering this thought, the following Scripture verse came to mind:

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. (Hebrews 12:1)
Doubts and lies are sinful, and weigh a person down. They keep people from pursuing their full, God-given potential.
And ...it took me 30-some years to realize this!!
 I had humiliating math experiences in 1st or 2nd grade- the beginning of future "math anxieties". My childish mind created a "Math Goliath" that I avoided at all costs through the years.

No, I will never be a Mathematician, but I've discovered that the levels of Math is nothing to fear. :).
AND .... one can learn to understand Math's language without having to be a Mathematician. Yay!!! :)
I'm doing well in the math class, and have registered for another. I'm thankful to God for His grace, and gift of perseverance!!
If God can give me strength to persevere and practice hard at Math, He can give you what you're in need of, too!!  [I had never thought it possible ...]
Remember Hebrews 12:1, and don't believe doubts & lies, as they are much too weighty! Don't settle for second-best.
~Trust that God will make your paths straight, as you pray & keep your eyes on Him~

 



~What Does Math Look Like~ ??

As you may know ... I took a step toward continuing my education, with a future plan of being a teacher someday (I have all the time in the world to get a Bachelor's degree; presently enjoying being a stay at home mom).

Actually... even though the above sounds great, I'm reviewing what I've forgotten over the past 17- 20 years [ Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education 17+ years ago]!!!

Yes, I've home schooled my boys through 6th grade, but desperately needed a review of mathematics.

Math concepts didn't make much sense to me 20 years ago, and I had bad childhood experiences to go with it. I avoided math at all costs.

While registering this fall for my college math review class, I told myself that IF math ever made sense, I'd write a story about the concepts, in order to help others who struggle.

 

 

Well ... surprisingly, math IS making sense this time around!!!  I am absolutely THRILLED!!!

It simply takes practice, practice, and more practice.

As for a "math story" to write for others to understand math concepts .... I was tickled to realize that I'd be writing about my own husband!!  Hahaha !  :)

Seriously, putting a "face" or "personality" onto math concepts ... would mean that I'd write about an individual particular with matching "like" items, and purging out the unnecessary, un-useful ones.

This individual would become particularly annoyed if others didn't "reduce" as completely as possible.

"What's with all these extra, unnecessary numbers?!" he might exclaim.   

Efficient with his time and all things surrounding him (yes, a great multi-tasker), his life would "tick", like a well oiled clock.

  :)   :)   :)

Hmm ... I might be onto something. 

 

I am excited to share my "non-traditional student" experiences, along with more "math story ideas", but will need to resume this later.  

Our house is in need of a little "purging"!   ;)