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algebra_guy
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2003 6:50 pm ; Post subject: RE: factoring in algebraauthentic learning
The best way to figure this stuff out is to sit down on your own time and learn at your own pace. Fortunately, the Algebra Helper software lets you do just that. You can enter in your own algebra problems, and it works with you to solve them faster and make them easier to understand. Picture yourself doing your homework. Sitting. Staring at the equation. Outwardly silent, but inwardly screaming, "Why?! Why doesn't this make any sense? I studied! What is the problem? Am I just dumb or something?" Who really needs help solving equations that aren't your own? Math labs and tutorials are great, but when you're done, you still have to do your own homework. Besides, how often do you really remember everything you go through in a tutorial? What you really need is something that can help you with your own homework, not problems it already has programmed into it that barely look like what your teacher or professor was trying to explain. This program combines learning the math and doing the homework. After you plug in your equation, it will go through it step by step with you. Your homework gets done and you learn how to work the math problems at the same time. No more cringing at exam grades and no more struggling for hours on end to finish up those last confusing equations. It no longer has to be so difficult to understand. Don't worry. There's hope. Take a look at the demo and see how easy your homework can be explained and done. No more sitting there staring at the page hoping it will all come together. Any reason in particular you're still reading this? No? Okay, give it a try and go finish your homework! You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll be done and how well you'll understand it. |
