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The endless world of geometry can be scary- it’s full of lines, planes, theorems, shapes, dimensions, and who knows what else? Understanding these topics may seem scarier and even overwhelming. Fortunately, there are solutions for problems like these. To solve this issue, you need to have self-management points to improve upon and ensure your own future success in a geometry class. These points will allow you to stay on track and be focused on your learning. Though there are many self- management points, I believe that 3 of those points will be most effective for me. If I participate actively and collaboratively, know how and when to ask questions, and seek help or more information when needed, there is no doubt that I’ll make progress. In …show more content…

It will help me to understand the information rather than to receive the answer from someone else or the teacher. Sharing my comparisons will enhance the discussion and allow me to fully understand the concept. Participating will also engage and motivate me. The teacher’s response to my input could encourage me to ask and learn more. The result? I would be more focused on the discourse given rather than on something else, which could cause me to lose necessary information. Last, participating will help me to remember the information as well as to understand it. Confucius once said, “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” I will remember the discussion for future …show more content…

There are many ways I can receive help outside or inside of my school. There is tutoring available every Tuesdays after school if I am having trouble on something that we are currently learning in class. This will help me because I would get specific information on about what I am struggling on. If this is not possible, then I can ask teachers in class between breaks or discussions in their lesson. Therefore, I would get instant feedback without having to wait or without having to fall behind. Online programs can also be used for extra help. Khan Academy or the Learning Odyssey will help build skills in a general subject. With internet access at home, this would be useful because there are step-by-step videos with practice questions for my

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