Growing up my parents read to me often. My father taught me to read with a phonics program and I was read to in a rocking chair most nights. But this blog is not about reading, so let me get to the point. My childhood had a focus on learning to read. I am thankful for this and it has been a huge benefit to me. However, not much attention was given to math.
I struggled with math throughout elementary and middle school. I was not motivated and had trouble paying attention. Most of my struggles involved the use of symbols thought I also had difficulties with conceptual knowledge. I distinctly remember middle school making me hate mathematics because my teacher used an accelerated math program and was not willing to help her students when they needed it.
I did not find motivation concerning math until college. I took a basic algebra class. As a straight A students I was surprised when I made a 50 on my first test. From then on I attended the professor's tutoring sessions after classes. He almost taught me math from scratch. I graduated that year with all A's, including that algrebra class.
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