Told You

I mainly say this to my Algebra 2 students, but I'm pointing this at my Geometry students now too.

I mention often that those who do well in Algebra 2 go on and do well in high school, college, and life in general.  A new study has come out and proved this once again.  This article talks about the latest study done on the topic.  A Level-3 math class generally means Algebra 2.  Notice in the article is says doing nothing about scoring all As in these tough classes.  Just by taking them (and trying to do well) improves your odds of going to a 4 year college almost 10%!!!  Who wouldn't want a better shot of going to college?

Now I know that several of my students are a bit older and think that this does not apply to them anymore.  I'm telling you now this is false.  Who do you think does better in college: the student who slacked off and gave up at the end of their senior year because they think it "doesn't matter anymore" or the student who still worked hard to prove that she/he could finish their course?

So to be brief: freshmen/sophomores- Shape up and work hard.  You are at the early part where your actions/decisions now are going to affect the rest of high school and what colleges you can attend.  Juniors/seniors- Shape up and work hard.  Its never too late to get these skills, and they will still go a long way to helping you out in the end.