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To: gorush
I was awful in algebra. I scored barely well enough to advance to geometry. One day in geometry I had a B.F. Skinner-type “white light” moment. From that moment on I was an A student in math and went on to major in Math at college.

Good for you! Most people never have such a moment. How did yours happen for you?

7 posted on 12/01/2012 2:40:24 PM PST by thecodont
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To: thecodont
"Good for you! Most people never have such a moment. How did yours happen for you?"

I can't say for sure. I suspect I just recognized patterns more effectively in geometry, which is more visual. It (algebra) all beclame clear in an instant. Sorry, that's the best way that I can describe it.

15 posted on 12/01/2012 2:50:45 PM PST by gorush (History repeats itself because human nature is static)
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To: thecodont

I failed every math class in college twice before passing.

I made a B in Trig on the first try. The only thing I can figure why is that trig gives you a visual with the problem.


158 posted on 12/02/2012 7:03:45 PM PST by Rebelbase
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