Guidance In high school, students are expected to narrow down what they would like to do for a living. By the time college applications come around, one major is chosen. Since I was in elementary school playing with Legos and Lincoln Logs, I wanted to become an architect. Though I do study architecture, during my senior year I picked up an activity after submitting college applications that could have changed my life; teaching. By becoming a peer tutor for various subjects at my high school, I…
François Viète Life François Viète was born on 1540 in Fontenay-le-Comte, Poitou (which is now Vendée), France. His grandfather was a merchant from La Rochelle; and his father, Etienne Viète, was an attorney in Fontenay-le-Comte plus a notary in Le Busseaun.As for his mother, Marguerite Dupont, is the daughter of Françoise Brison. His life growing up there was no complication since he was able to attend school with education opportunities which lead to where is now being famous for being a…
The book I read for the second quarter is John Muir Father of our National Parks by Charles Norman. John Muir was originally from Scotland and he moved to America in 1849 with his father Daniel and his brother David, his mother and sisters to follow shortly after. Conservation is highly valued by John however this book also shows another theme, value education because it often leads to a better future. John and his brother David are constantly learning throughout their childhood on the…
Settling In Colorado It was my father who decided to take me to Colorado for my future and to continue my education. I felt shocked when I heard that he wanted to take me there. At the beginning I refused the idea because I did not want to leave Dubai and my friends. Dubai was a beautiful mansion to me, as it was my first love. When I came to Colorado, I felt like I was lost in a sea of nameless faces. I met family members that I never knew. Every time I remember Dubai, and the people back…
courses from the Community College of Aurora while still attending Hinkley High School. This allows me to receive credit for high school and for college at the same time. So far with this program, I have been able to take College Algebra, College Trigonometry, Humanities, English Composition I/II, Calculus I, College 101: Student Experience,Macroeconomics, Biology 111, and Intro to Statistics. These concurrent enrollment classes from the Community College of Aurora will also help me graduate…
branch of mathematics. He was considered one of the most revolutionary figure in mathematics. “Leonhard Euler was one of math's most pioneering thinkers, establishing a career as an academy scholar and contributing greatly to the fields of geometry, trigonometry and calculus, among many others. He released hundreds of articles and publications during his lifetime, and continued to publish after losing his sight” ( Bio. ). Euler was born in Basel on April 15, 1707. He spent most of his childhood…
personality. She has inspired me to want to excel in math, and has provided me a better understanding and confidence in my ability to do algebra and geometry. I’ve truly enjoyed her class, and hope that I get her again next year for advanced algebra and trigonometry…
worked for the railroad. His mother dropped out of school during her sophomore year and was a housewife. Dr. Blackwell grew up in an integrated community. He attended “mixed” schools, where he consumed himself in mathematics. However, algebra and trigonometry were boring to him. Moreover, in his high school geometry class, he discovered his passion for…
the field how the job functions on a daily basis and finally how the career impacts everybody including society and of course the automotive technician as well. During high school years, it is necessary to take mathematics including geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and two years of algebra in order to be a successful auto-mechanic. Taking physics, chemistry, biology and computer programing or applications and of course staying fit is required to do many things. Automotive Technicians must…
As the topic of discussion, I decided to ask my grandmother about her childhood, the differences in school between Japan and America, as well as the expectations placed on women after they graduated from academics. My grandmother was born on August 23, 1941 in Tokyo, Japan. Growing up as the only daughter out of five children, she was rather a tomboy and often ran and played with the boys rather with the girls. She reminisced the times when the boys would catch bugs, play baseball, or have a…