Mathematics in high school is nothing compared to Math 17 in the university. If I complain everyday on this subject in high school, now, I’m complaining every minute of the class period. But it’s nonsense to complain. There is nothing I can do about it – except to study! I should because I have to! We were through with Algebra. Thank God I’m still alive, although I admit I’m living on the edge. One wrong move, and I’ll fall down along with my shattered dream. I’m still being lucky for not dropping this subject (or should I say it’s the opposite!). But if I had, then I could have missed the second and more exciting part of Math 17 – trigonometry!
Trigonometry in college is definitely understandable as compared to that in high school. Although it is still difficult, at least I have an idea of what is going on, unlike in high school, the teacher always leave us clueless so we have no choice but to memorize all the formulas in order to pass the exams. Now, the instructor shows and explains in full details how those mathematical magic and/or miracles happened and how are those derived. Of course, the common reaction is, “Aaaaaaah…” with a nod. We are always marveled!
The following are my observations and comments both positive and negative, as indicated by (ü) and (x) mark regarding the instructor, the lesson, etc.
Note: These are of course from a student’s point of view.
ü The instructor is not strict. Math 17 alone is already a threat to me. What more if the instructor is!
ü He is generous. I guess he’s just one of the small percentage of understanding teachers who are willing to donate (add) bonus/extra points to the students to be able to catch up with the passing grade. See, he’s the one who adjusts to his class when in fact it has to be the other way round.
ü He is never boring. He teaches with so much enthusiasm, and yes, he enjoys it so much! I’ve never been bored on his class yet never been happy either!
ü His voice is audible. He speaks loud enough to be heard by the entire class.
ü He writes on the board legibly and big enough to be read by those in the back seats.
ü He is open for questions, clarifications, corrections and would never hesitate to repeat the whole lesson if we get confused. His famous line is, “Sakay pa o hulog na?”
ü He gives us a break either before or after the long exam.
x Regular quiz. This will be the proof of God’s mercy to students (like me) who never stop believing that they can still survive Math 17, amidst bad luck and failing marks.
x We start late and we end up late. More and more students are coming late for class. Consequently, we get to extend the discussion period, thus, some students are always in a hurry for the next class.
x Attendance. We used to have a roll call (a double purpose actually), but now that he surely knew each of his students, I don’t know if my sprint to the MB still has its worth.
x Too fast. I know I’m slow. Honestly, It’d take about a minute or two before I could actually absorb the lesson. Since my instructor is sort of a math wiz and so are most of my classmates, I’m starting to pity myself because I know that I’m much way behind them.
Here are my suggestions:
Trigonometry in college is definitely understandable as compared to that in high school. Although it is still difficult, at least I have an idea of what is going on, unlike in high school, the teacher always leave us clueless so we have no choice but to memorize all the formulas in order to pass the exams. Now, the instructor shows and explains in full details how those mathematical magic and/or miracles happened and how are those derived. Of course, the common reaction is, “Aaaaaaah…” with a nod. We are always marveled!
The following are my observations and comments both positive and negative, as indicated by (ü) and (x) mark regarding the instructor, the lesson, etc.
Note: These are of course from a student’s point of view.
ü The instructor is not strict. Math 17 alone is already a threat to me. What more if the instructor is!
ü He is generous. I guess he’s just one of the small percentage of understanding teachers who are willing to donate (add) bonus/extra points to the students to be able to catch up with the passing grade. See, he’s the one who adjusts to his class when in fact it has to be the other way round.
ü He is never boring. He teaches with so much enthusiasm, and yes, he enjoys it so much! I’ve never been bored on his class yet never been happy either!
ü His voice is audible. He speaks loud enough to be heard by the entire class.
ü He writes on the board legibly and big enough to be read by those in the back seats.
ü He is open for questions, clarifications, corrections and would never hesitate to repeat the whole lesson if we get confused. His famous line is, “Sakay pa o hulog na?”
ü He gives us a break either before or after the long exam.
x Regular quiz. This will be the proof of God’s mercy to students (like me) who never stop believing that they can still survive Math 17, amidst bad luck and failing marks.
x We start late and we end up late. More and more students are coming late for class. Consequently, we get to extend the discussion period, thus, some students are always in a hurry for the next class.
x Attendance. We used to have a roll call (a double purpose actually), but now that he surely knew each of his students, I don’t know if my sprint to the MB still has its worth.
x Too fast. I know I’m slow. Honestly, It’d take about a minute or two before I could actually absorb the lesson. Since my instructor is sort of a math wiz and so are most of my classmates, I’m starting to pity myself because I know that I’m much way behind them.
Here are my suggestions:
- Deduction to the noisy. Those who are caught ONCE making noise during discussion will be deducted 5 points from his/her score on the quiz that will be given after the lesson. TWICE, will treat the whole class and the instructor to a snack. THRICE, will entertain the whole class either by singing or dancing to break the ice!
- Morning greetings. I know it sounds silly, and yes, it’s definitely highschoolish to stand and greet the teacher as he enters the room. But I think it’d be a double purpose – by standing, the students get to stretch themselves and of course, by greeting, they show respect to the teacher. But the other classes’ reaction is beyond my concern!
- Eating inside the classroom. In one of my classes, we are allowed to eat during the class session provided we do not litter, and we listen to the discussion.
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