Since I hate and have no inclinations towards college math, I decided to spice it up with Einstein quotes to give me a little motivation to keep at it.  I found that Einstein has some pretty wild thoughts.  What I love to do more than anything is find out if anyone… Read full post »

Could it be that we are quickly leaving behind the solid periods of reflection, and thought that is so necessary to good judgement?

 One important discipline that I have acquired as I have set about this math attack is the necessity to study those areas of life that are hard.  … Read full post »

Unfortunately, I was not surprised to learn yesterday that only 25% of high school seniors are proficient at math- it was my cross to know that I would have been one of the 75% that was not. 

I took  a math quiz this morning with the following question included.

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What is it about math quizzes that bring out my procrastination key?  Perhaps, it is because I am never sure about my skills.  Or perhaps it is because I just don't want to do it. 

In his recent State of the Union speech Obama stated that we need to get… Read full post »

My hatred for math began in the third grade when a very mean looking teacher slapped his ruler down on my desk and said he would not move until I answered his math questions.

 Needless to say this violent act by this wrongly occupied elementary school teacher did nothing to help… Read full post »