WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH IT???

All of a sudden…I hate Math. Seriously.

Numbers just eludes my mental state. Simple equations stays, but the newer, complicated ones just seem to fly over. Not to mention the formulas. God I hate it. So, early on I already went to the lecturer for help. Okay. Partial understanding is expected: total understanding comes from a proven rinse and repeat technique called STUDY.

So, moving on: some formulas just can’t go in. Meaning, some people can’t understand what the f*** is that supposed to mean until the last possible moment. Here’s a conversation:

A: Hey, is this the right formula?

B:Huh? What formula?

C:Oh, that question uses this formula. (shows the proper equation)

A and B: *slaps head* THAT NEVER CROSSED MY MIND!!!

Not an unfamiliar sight for those who went for any major exam, I believe. Realization at the point of no return.

I’m sure no one can remember 100% of everything taught in classes. Even if the lecturer is charming/beautiful/handsome/cute etc. Actually, those point makes it HARDER for students to focus on the subject itself. Furthermore, some lecturers have more looks than brains, and it gets irritating to the point of me wondering “How did this person became a lecturer in the first place?“. Trust me when I say I’d rather have a lecturer that’s not attractive at all, but has the brains to aid a students’ success.

Have you ever been in a situation where you made a mistake, studied over it, and still made that silly mistake AGAIN? Hah, betcha dozens, hundreds maybe thousands of students did this thing at least once or twice, maybe more in their time as a student. “Oh no, I’ve never done the same mistake twice. I’m a genius after all.” Bullshit, I say. You’re not a student then if you’re so perfect, you know that?

Even the best laid plans for examination engagements can go awfully awry. Just ask any student you passed through in your walk of life. No matter how meticulously planned out that plan is, there is always a chance that it can go wrong at some point.

Given A=v+E2(x-c),  what is the exponent of E, given that the total equation is 100?

Answer: -Sorry mam, totally forgot.

-Can I try this next time?

-Migraine. Can’t answer.

-Answer please?

-I’m skipping this, since I know NOTHING about it.

Wish your answer sheet pops this options whenever you “phased out” during writing the answer. All in all…MATHEMATICS IS CURRENTLY MY #1 BANE!!!

Homework? What About Assignments?

So comes the time when a student questions his/her existence on this little plane called study. They’ll first be frustrated by the overwhelming homework pile in front of them…

And watch it grow, and grow, and grow some more…

Later, they’ll just trudge on, aimlessly in a swamp where patience is snapped, mentality is broken, and hopelessness sets in. The questions asked would be different depending on how it’s said, but the point is there:

Which one counts: Homework or assignments?

Lets break the category down and explain the meaning behind these oft-spoken tool of trade between students and teachers/lecturers. Homework is: tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed mostly outside of class, and derives its name from the fact that most students do the majority of such work at home. Assignment, on the other hand, is: a specified task or amount of work assigned or undertaken as if assigned by authority.

My definition:

Homework: something given by the teachers/lecturers as a means of doing something rote. Not particularly helpful as it helps when done according to limits, but snuffs the light out of you when overloaded.Big load of crap most of the time. Informational crap, that is.

Assignment: same as homework, but there’s usually a time limit to the job done, be it one week, two week, maybe more. Has the added incentive of adding to total mark by the end of semesters compared to homework. Stressful only when there’s too much to be done and send on the same particular day, or when there’s insufficient information regarding the job to-do.

My verdict: Homework for follow-up on a subject. Don’t really bother on doing this completely, it’s time wasting and stressful. Do during unstressful times/for remembering methods. Assignment is a must, but when there’s insufficient info, and the teacher/lecturer tends to be an airhead on the matter, ask others or keep dogging the teacher/lecturer until the job’s done. And do remember the time limit can be extended up to a period, as quality is much more important than speed. Ask more time than necessary, and you’re just looking for trouble.