I asked my Fall ’11 MA097 students to write three personal goals for this class.

Below are all responses, unedited.

Grades

· My ultimate goal is to get an A in the class.

· Get an “A”

· My goal is to get an A for this course.

· I have to get an A at the end of the class

· I really want an A so my transcript will show redemption for my failure.

· I want to get an A or B in this class.

· My main goal for this class is to pass with at least a B. I will strive for an A. I have been out of school so long that I find it overwhelming and challenging, but I am up for the challenge. I want to do well and I will do what it takes to do just that!

· To get a B or higher on final exam and final grade.

· Another goal is that I want to maintain at least a “B” in this class, if not an “A”.

· Pass the class with an A or a B.

· Maintain at least a B average grade in the course.

· Earn at least a B in the class (hopefully)

· I hope to pass this course with no lower than a “C”

· Pass this class

· Pass, finally

Understanding

· I personally plan to gain a better understanding of math as a whole through algebra.

· To learn and retain as much of this class as I can so that I can sail through my next math course.

· My other goal for this class is to retain what I learn so that I may continue to do well in all my future classes that require math.

· Learn and understand quadratic and exponential functions.

· I would like to become better at using graphs.

· One of my goals for this class is to actually understand the material because in high school I didn’t and I barely passed my math classes. This year I actually want to understand what is going on.

· To have a good understanding of the material.

· Have a better understanding of math

· I hope to gain a better understanding about algebra

· I would like to find a tolerance for math; I do not like math.

· Actually learn how to perform problems correctly.

· More confident in algebra

Questions

· Ask as many questions as I can in order to succeed.

· I also plan to ask more questions and make sure I understand what is being taught.

· If there is parts I do not understand I will ask as many questions I need to get what I did not before.

· Get help from you or the math center if I need.

Attendance

· I plan to attend each and every session so I do not fall behind in class.

· Come to class EVERY DAY.

· I never want to miss a class because math is my worst subject. This is also why I chose this class for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. It is my only class that meets three times a week.

· Go to class everyday, if I do miss a class make sure I get the work done right away.

Homework

· Finish all homework on time and complete as possible

· My biggest goal is to complete 100% of my homework, I’ve been know to procrastinate.

· Do all the homework assignments.

· Get all work done.

· My weekly goal is to never have to rush and do homework the morning of our class which it is due.

Study Skills

· To listen better even though I have a past of spacing out in math subjects because I don’t find math enjoyable

· Not sleep in class.

· I need to stay focused and on task

· Drop my procrastination habit

· Stay caught up on all assignments, such as H.W., notes, studying and quizzes; always knowing & staying aware of what’s going on in class.

· A weekly mastering of the algebra content presented to me.

· Do better on test taking

· Study harder for math

· Study all my recent work for all test.

· Study as much as possible for tests and quizzes

· Memorize equation formulas

· I hope I can remember all the equation formulas!

· My third goal is to challenge myself to do all extra work.

· I’d like to be more efficient and quicker at doing simple equations so I can move on to the tougher problems at a better pace.

Organization

· I want to be well organized in this math class.

· Keep all my papers & homework together, neat and organized so I can refer to it throughout the course.

Real World Application

· I want to be able to use math in the real world

· I would like to find practical ways to apply the algebra in the long term. For everyday scenarios.

· Be able to help my kids with their math when they need it.

· Math is something that can help me with any of my financial issues down the road. Therefore, it is a goal of mine to learn to love it.

· To be able to correct a math problem when a person doesn’t respond with the right answer that is essential to the question

· Another goal of mine is to become a Registered Nurse. This class will aide me in getting into the classes I need in the LPN program here at Montgomery College. I am looking forward to scratching my brain and have the remnants of Algebra reappear. I’ve been out of school for a while. I did, however, take Algebra, Trigonometry & Geometry in high school. I graduated awhile ago. So, you know I need a refresher course! J

· Helping myself and others understand math in a fun easy way.