THE UPS AND DOWNS OF COLLEGE ALGEBRA

Straight from the veterans of College Algebra... in their own words.

I WAS AFRAID

I just never “got” math.

I used to hate it because I never really understood it.

No one in my family is good at math.

It’s been years since I’ve taken a math class!

I was really scared at first and seriously confused.

This was certainly my most feared class.

In other math classes, I remember hours and hours of tears.

I’d usually get frustrated and give up half way through.

Boy was I wrong! I have been dodging Algebra for years for fear it would be hard.

THE CLASS WAS SO ORGANIZED

My success has a lot to do with how the packets are laid out.

Your step by step instructions make a big difference in my success.

I like the fact that you give us a lot of tools to use in this class. I really enjoy the videos and the PowerPoint presentations.

I didn’t care for the e-Book so I bought the textbook.

You didn’t have to sit in class and listen to the teacher re-explain stuff you already “got”.

This class just flows from one week to the next.

In a class room setting, I would not have been able to keep up with this pace.

Self-pacing helps both those who are good at math...

... and those who need to take their time.

I really enjoy the practice tests. They help a lot in preparing me for the actual exam.

If you can pass the practice quiz, you're good to go for the actual exam.

I used to be a horrible test taker.

I felt so prepared that I actually enjoyed taking the tests.

The way this class is set up, you’d be an idiot to try to cheat!

I ENJOYED THE CHALLENGE

Hard jobs are easier when you are interested and having fun.

Sometimes my co-workers even helped when I had trouble understanding.

Once I got on a roll and started understanding these concepts,

I really didn’t want to slow down!

I quite often work ahead because I enjoy working the problems and learning the next concept.

I really enjoyed the discussion boards where we had to research something related to math. I think that made the class much more interesting.

I catch myself looking at a structure or building and trying to figure out what equations were used to help in the construction.

IT FIT MY LIFESTYLE

I I like being able to do my schoolwork at any time of the day or night.

This class actually worked with my insane schedule.

I truly love the ability to learn on-line so I can still have a working marriage and family life with my two kids.

Hopefully I can keep these things in my head so I can help my younger kids when they have algebra questions.

I only regret that my grand-children will not have the benefit of taking the course from you.

LEARNING ONLINE REALLY IS DIFFERENT

To my surprise, taking a math class online was less complicated and a more enjoyable experience.

I didn’t feel nearly as much stress as in the classroom environment.

I hated math in high school but now I am really confident about it!

I just wish all the classes I have to take were like this one.

This was the best math class I have ever taken.

I never thought I would be this comfortable with Algebra.

I was able to open my mind and really LEARN math online.

For once I enjoyed a math course.

This is the first math class where I actually learned math and “got” it!

I can’t believe I did so well in a math class!

This is, by far, the best class I have ever taken.

I AM SO GRATEFUL

It’s as if a light has come on. I’m so used to math being such a struggle but this time it hasn’t been.

Thanks for your support ~ it has been the key to my success.

Thank you for pushing me to do my best.

This class made me feel great!

Thank You for make Algebra a joy to learn.

This class ROCKS!