Essay On Double Placement

Math was a common issue throughout my education. The process of learning was complicated and continually an issue that I needed extra attention to actually pass. It started when I was enrolled in middle school. That is when math was separated based on your scores from test exams. The problem being that my counselor had accidently placed me into these classes, but in the end result just received extra help. The effect of double placement caused my mindset to seem under average compared to my friends since many were only placed in a single math class. As it was stated by Carol S. Dweek in “Transforming Students’ Motivation to Learn” it mentions, “self-esteem in math seemed to become more important than knowing math” (2). Just as the article is stating I had confidence that I was above average and was capable of higher level math which is why I felt being enrolled in two classes was not for me. It was a conflict to my repetition rather than having a clear understanding. The reasoning of the double placement became a good outcome. The teachers helped me through lessons during class that ensured a clear understanding. I received extra notes for certain lessons that in my advantage allowed me to easily do the problems assigned. Some students may see this experience negatively,

I have maintained this thought that it is not possible to raise my grade or even maintain at an average passing level. So there has been opportunities to allow me to get tutoring because I was in AVID, but I did not take up the chance and allowed my grade to drop. I was more interested in talking with my friends and being social rather than learning during my free time. This mindset that has caused blockage to allow me grow. It has been a major impact in my life, but understanding what has been can be challenging to overcome. I developed this capability to grow past my