I am taking AP calculus for a medley of reasons. First and foremost, I am taking this course to prepare myself for my major in college which i am almost certain will be in a field of engineering. I am not quite sure what kind of engineering, but never the less whether it be chemical, nuclear, aero, or civil, i will require the tool of calculus. I am talking the AP course not only because that is the only course that is offered at our school, but also because i am not from the most affluent family around and like most people i need help to pay for college. I intend on passing the exam, which will take care of an approximately $300 for $95 bucks. I also would like colleges to see that i aspire to learn as much as possible by not slacking off senior year.

I would like to learn as much as my resources (the text book) and/or my teacher (Mr. Alcantara) has to offer. Particularly to be better suited and if not to have a head start as i dive into college level courses.

I would like my classmates and friends to be as supportive I as I will be for them. I believe that we should all rise and carry each other through this possibly difficult time. I think encouragement and respect should be mutually expected as well as granted amongst ourselves.

I am content with the class structure. I really enjoy having digitally prepared notes along with the support of a computer and all of the facilitations that it brings to the table of learning. The visuals are something that definitively provide the largest advantage for our learning. I am looking forward to a great year!

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I am taking AP calculus because I really like math. I am still very unsure about what I want to take in college but I think no matter what I take this class will benefit me in the future.

From this class I want to learn and I want to have a challenge but at the same time I don't want to feel like I have hit a brick wall as far as math goes and what I am able to understand. I really just want to have a class in which I feel proud of myself when I finish it because I know I worked hard to get there.

I want support from my classmates when I need it and hopefully I am able to return the favor. I want to work in the class so I am hoping we can all stay on task and I won't be distracted. I want to be able to go to my classmates for help when I need it and I want them to be able to approach me as well.

I want the teacher to help me out when I am asking questions but I don't want the work to be done for me. I am really bad at asking for help when I am too lazy to figure something out myself even though I know I can do it on my own (you will see that soon Mr. A haha). Hopefully we can work together to help me get a 5 on the A.P.

So far I think the class has been good. At first I felt a little intimidated but on the third day I felt a lot better about where we were going and what we were doing. I really like the class dynamic we have going on and I really like the way the class is organized. Hopefully the year will continue like this.

By: Emily

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As with everything, you will get out what you put in.


So let's get started. Here is your 1st blog assignment:

Why are you taking AP calculus?
What do you want to get out of it?
What do you want from your classmates so that you might achieve your goals and have a good experience?
What do you want and expect from me as the teacher?
Describe your feelings about the class or content so far. (Feel free to be critical but always do so in a manner designed to improve rather than as simple whining)


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