Basic Math II

Continuing with my course series I am going to talk to you about my math course. Math has been really hard for me for a very long time. For my first semester I took Basic Math II. I was familiar with a lot of the topics covered in this course but the problem was that it was so faced paced. This is my first year of college so I didn't know what it was going to be like. I had trouble keeping up with the readings and homework so I didn't do that great on the tests. One thing I should have done was buy the textbook instead of just using the eBook. I do much better with a book in front of me not on the computer! The photo shown is the access code so you can use the MyMathLab site you could choose to by the access code which is cheaper or the textbook and access code which cost more. The good news is that I passed the course! If you are in college and have a math final coming up make sure to go to a review class or study group before the final exam! That is what helped me pass the final.

New Agenda-Vera Bradley

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In the beginning of the semester I was using a turquoise colored agenda from Walmart. It was a nice agenda but it was too small for me. I started using my calendar on my laptop but it was inconvenient when I need to schedule an appointment because I would have to turn my laptop on and bring my laptop everywhere just in case. So I enjoy the old fashioned way with an agenda. I went to my schools bookstore and saw these Vera Bradley agendas which are sure cute but not only that they are a two year agenda! I fell in love and the price didn't hurt to bad either.

When you open the agenda it had a very useful pocket (I like to put "To Do" lists here!) along with some cute stickers.

The agenda is a two year agenda so it starts at May and ends in December and continues through 2014. It also includes 2013-2015 year at a glance pages, a holiday list page, and a semester schedule  section which make me really love this agenda; it's perfect for those in college! Then in the back the agenda also includes a Important Numbers, Weights and Measures, and Metric Conversion Table page. 

Year at a glance.

 Here is my favorite part of the agenda. I put my schedule in to know what classes I have. Since this is a two year agenda they have 4 semester pages!

Semester Schedules 

Here is the month overview, I use this to write down important things like test, appointments, events, ect. 

Month Overview.

I use the weekly view to write down homework.

Weekly View.

If you haven't read my post on the agenda I had before please check it out!
Other Agenda

Semester 1-United States History II

My United States History II course is about the 1800s to modern day. I was not always a fan of history but now that I'm older I find a lot of it interesting. My professor for this course makes this course fun. Though she does give lectures she also gives us group work. The only down side of group work is that I'm the one the usually leads the group and does what needs to be done. The course is made up of reading the textbook and assigned articles. We also have wiki assignments that are easy to do.
This requires only one book which is:

One the back of the book is says..."America's brief, readable analysis makes it an invaluable resource for instructors seeking to expand and enliven their students' understanding of our nation's social, political, and economic history. America provides a balanced, multidimensional narrative that helps students see what's important, and the discussion provoking primary sources, informative maps and figures, and lively art keep them engaged".

The textbook is easy to read and does have engaging maps, figures, and art.

You can purchase this book at Barnes and Noble.

Freshman Year-Semester 1

 

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   I've decided that I want to share what I am taking for classes. I enjoy knowing what other students have for classes because to me it's interesting. Everyone has different majors and minors or maybe they could be the same but school's may offer different courses. I'm going to share what classes I am taking this semester and what textbooks that were required. I am a Psychology major and will minor in Literature but I haven't got there yet. I also just declared my major so this semester I took a lot of pre-recs.

Here is the list of 5 classes I am taking:

1. Basic Math II
2. Writing I: The Young Adult Experience
3. Health and Fitness
4. Philosophy of Human Nature
5. United States History II

   Throughout different posts I will talk about and share my feelings towards each course. Along with that I will feature the required books that go along with the course. 

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