Module 1: Case Study Of A Nursing Math Class
Trident University International
Felicia M. Sheppard
Reflective Essay MAT101 College Mathematics
Dr. John Karonika
September 27, 2011
The moment I began registering for this class, the anxiety began. I haven’t taken a college level class since 1993 and only took a Nursing Math class which in my opinion is not very advanced. It was during the first module, I became much more at ease with taking this class gaining the confidence I needed to successfully complete it. My knowledge was definitely improved because ,aside from graphing, I didn’t know or couldn’t remember any of the concepts of this course. My work was strong until Module 1 case study. Got a D-, which bothered me greatly but also motivated me to work harder
and pay attention to detail. After that D, my work stayed strong and steady throughout the course. As I stated earlier, graphing was the only topic that looked familiar. I did not understand any of the other topics until after I read the background materials and looked through the PowerPoint presentations. Having those were key to my learning process. I also used a couple of websites that co-workers told me about or just googled a topic if I was still having trouble understanding it. Also, Dr K being available for any questions was invaluable. He seemed to take a personal interest in you and set you up for success. How I measure the future effects of this class remain to be seen. I imagine that while continuing to take other college courses, I’ll see how this class will affect me. Although, after the SLP on writing linear equations on everyday life, I started noticing different things that could have been used in the equations. I did achieve the course objectives by completing my work successfully in a timely manner. Identify and discuss data sets, explain the make up of a function, identify and discuss the concept of a linear regression model, describe the process to solve linear equations, explain the purpose of different functions, discuss the difference between exponential and logarithmic functions…..used to be foreign concepts to me. Until now, since taking this course, I now understand all of them.
I also achieved the course objectives by actually “getting it” by researching the topic until I understood. This course set the tone for me continuing my higher education. While nothing is perfect, I honestly cannot see how the class can be improved.
Felicia M. Sheppard
Reflective Essay MAT101 College Mathematics
Dr. John Karonika
September 27, 2011
The moment I began registering for this class, the anxiety began. I haven’t taken a college level class since 1993 and only took a Nursing Math class which in my opinion is not very advanced. It was during the first module, I became much more at ease with taking this class gaining the confidence I needed to successfully complete it. My knowledge was definitely improved because ,aside from graphing, I didn’t know or couldn’t remember any of the concepts of this course. My work was strong until Module 1 case study. Got a D-, which bothered me greatly but also motivated me to work harder
and pay attention to detail. After that D, my work stayed strong and steady throughout the course. As I stated earlier, graphing was the only topic that looked familiar. I did not understand any of the other topics until after I read the background materials and looked through the PowerPoint presentations. Having those were key to my learning process. I also used a couple of websites that co-workers told me about or just googled a topic if I was still having trouble understanding it. Also, Dr K being available for any questions was invaluable. He seemed to take a personal interest in you and set you up for success. How I measure the future effects of this class remain to be seen. I imagine that while continuing to take other college courses, I’ll see how this class will affect me. Although, after the SLP on writing linear equations on everyday life, I started noticing different things that could have been used in the equations. I did achieve the course objectives by completing my work successfully in a timely manner. Identify and discuss data sets, explain the make up of a function, identify and discuss the concept of a linear regression model, describe the process to solve linear equations, explain the purpose of different functions, discuss the difference between exponential and logarithmic functions…..used to be foreign concepts to me. Until now, since taking this course, I now understand all of them.
I also achieved the course objectives by actually “getting it” by researching the topic until I understood. This course set the tone for me continuing my higher education. While nothing is perfect, I honestly cannot see how the class can be improved.