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Mythbusting: “I’m just not good at math!”

 

From an early age we are often informed – even if inadvertently – of our “limitations.” These supposed limitations might be imposed upon us by family, teachers, or friends: though often we impose them upon ourselves – by comparing ourselves to our peers or by telling ourselves we are not progressing quickly enough. If we are told – or tell ourselves – enough times that we are not smart enough or good enough at a subject or sport, we are likely to believe it. And once we believe it, Read More »Mythbusting: “I’m just not good at math!”

What if I find math hard?

 

Many students really do struggle in math: I’m certainly not suggesting otherwise. Experiencing challenges is part of the learning process; but it’s also, frankly, part of the fun. By actively engaging with that process, you’re not just learning math; you’re also learning about yourself: about what keeps you attentive, about what models and methods “make sense” to you.

Find Your Style

Perhaps you discover that flash cards and rote memorization is your style; perhaps Read More »What if I find math hard?

Do The Math To Get The Best Jobs

Top10 Jobs-2013 from WSJStudies by the career website CareerCast.com for the past several years have consistently shown that math is often the key to finding the best jobs. WSJ.com recently published an article “Dust Off Your Math Skills: Actuary is Best Job of 2013” reporting the results of the latest study.

CareerCast ranks 200 jobs from best to worst using the following criteria: physical demands, work environment, income, stress, and hiring outlook. Over the past few years, the top ranked jobs often involve some form of mathematics. Read More »Do The Math To Get The Best Jobs

True professionals don’t fear amateurs – Seth Godin

From Seth Godin’s Blog 12.24.12

True professionals don’t fear amateurs

Professional farmers don’t begrudge the backyard gardener his tomato harvest. That’s silly.

And talented mechanics certainly don’t mind the antics of the Car Talk guys (or their listeners). Sooner or later, if you need a real mechanic, you’ll find one, and if you don’t, well, that’s fine too.

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What Should I Know About the AP Program and the AP Tests?

If you’re a middle school or high school student, or the parent of one, chances are high you’ve been hearing about this quasi-mysterious “AP” for quite awhile.  But what do the AP program and the exams mean, what are they used for, where do they differ, and how can you participate in and prepare for the APs?  My goal is to answer some of these basic questions in the following article.

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How Long Should I Study for the GMAT? – Part 2

Continued from How Long Should I Study for the GMAT? – Part 1

  • Remember studying for the GMAT is a daily practice. If you have to miss a day, fine; but don’t miss two consecutive days. Also keep in mind that it’s not just the sitting-down-and-studying part that should be daily: you shouldn’t ignore a question type for too long either (don’t, for instance, work on math questions for a week and then verbal questions for a week: the exam won’t be like that, so why would your study time?) Try to fit in both in every sitting if you can (both problem solving and data sufficiency for the math, and all three (critical reasoning, reading comprehension, and sentence correction) for the verbal). Read More »How Long Should I Study for the GMAT? – Part 2