About Anisa Shafiq

Anisa Khushnuma Shafiq

Nope

64 inches

19

I literally have no schedule

Do yogurt covered pretzels count? Or gummies

Yogurt covered pretzels

I wouldn't be able to pick just one 

Sleep, watch TV, sleep

Basic math, algebra 1, algebra 2, trigonometry, geometry, precalculus

U

C

\Equations - C

Factoring - C (once I relearn the rules)

Adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing fractions/rational expressions - U

Simplifying expressions - Can I make up a mildly comfortable option?

Simplifying rational expressions (fractions and fractional polynomials) - U

Operations on roots and fractional exponent expressions - U

Operations involving whole number exponent expressions - U

Finding common denominators - V

Inequalities - U

Functions - MC (mildly comfortable?)

Absolute value - U

Linear functions - U

Systems of equations - U

Domain and range - E

Inverse functions - E

Transformations (shifting, scaling, stretching, etc) - E

Quadratic functions - C

Completing the square - MC

Exponential functions - U

Logarithmic functions - U

Base e - U

Graphing (trigonometric, quadratic, linear, exponential, and logarithmic functions) - U

Trigonometric concepts - C

No

Nope

I know what all f those are, but I only have Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr.

Instagram, and Tumblr

International Relations and Philosophy (double major)

Because it's a general education requirement, frankly (sorry!)

Nope

I'm currently watching Sherlock and it's pretty fantastic

About me

1. Perry James Manley
2. N/A
3. 72 inches
4. 21 years
5. 7:00 am
6. 3 musketeers
7. Fruit Snacks
8. Lauryn Hill
9. Tennis
10. College Algebra
11. C
12.C
13. 

Equations V

Factoring C

Adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing fractions/rational expressions C

Simplifying expressions C

Simplifying rational expressions (fractions and fractional polynomials) C

Operations on roots and fractional exponent expressions C

Operations involving whole number exponent expressions C

Finding common denominators C

Inequalities C

Functions C

Absolute value C

Linear functions C

Systems of equations C

Domain and range C

Inverse functions C

Transformations (shifting, scaling, stretching, etc) C

Quadratic functions C

Completing the square C

Exponential functions C

Logarithmic functions C

Base e C

Graphing (trigonometric, quadratic, linear, exponential, and logarithmic functions) C

Trigonometric concepts C

14. Yes, It Was a B

15. I'm taking that now

16. Texting

17. Texting

18. Business

19. Requirement 

20. Yes I will take more math classes. I plan to take stats and calculus 

21. How to break down math problems and solve them.

22. Not really 

Getting to know Dillon Paul

1.     What is your full name? Dillon Paul

2.     Do you have a nickname that you prefer to go by? Nope Just Dillon

3.     What is your height IN INCHES (not feet)? 67 Inches

4.     What is your age in years? 18

5.     What time do you generally wake up on any given day? 8-10 AM

6.     What is your favorite candy? Hershey’s Chocolate

7.     What is your favorite snack food? Fruit Snack

8.     Who is your favorite musical artist/band? I like all music except country

9.     Do you have any hobbies/things you like to do for fun? Anything to have fun!

10.  What is your mathematical background? (Not limited to the list below…list other topics if needed)

Basic math algebra1 algebra2 High school Precalculus

11.  What is your comfort level with solving math word problems, math application problems, and conceptual math problems? comfortable (C)

12.  What is your comfort level with math computations and calculations/using formulas and following steps and procedures?            Very comfortable (V)

13.  What is your comfort level with any of the following algebraic and precalculus concepts?

Write one of the following next to each topic:

Very comfortable (V) comfortable (C)     uncomfortable (U) extremely uncomfortable (E)

Equations V

Factoring V

Adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing fractions/rational expressions V

Simplifying expressions V

Simplifying rational expressions (fractions and fractional polynomials) V

Operations on roots and fractional exponent expressions V

Operations involving whole number exponent expressions V

Finding common denominators V

Inequalities V

Functions V

Absolute value V

Linear functions V

Systems of equations V

Domain and range V

Inverse functions V

Transformations (shifting, scaling, stretching, etc) V

Quadratic functions V

Completing the square V

Exponential functions V

Logarithmic functions V

Base eV

Graphing (trigonometric, quadratic, linear, exponential, and logarithmic functions)

Trigonometric conceptsV

14.  Have you taken American university’s math 151 (finite math) class? If yes, was your grade a “b” or better? NO

15.  Have you taken American university’s math 160 (applied precalculus) class? No, now I am.

16.  Which social media formats are you familiar with?

Texting facebook pinteres tumblr twitter google plus Instagram

17.  Which social media formats do you use most frequently?

Texting facebook pinterest flickr wordpress blogspot tumblr twitter

google plus Instagram

18.  What is your major? Accounting and Finance

19.  Why are you taking this math class? For my major

20.  Will you take other math classes in the future at American University or will this be your only math class? If yes, which classes do you anticipate taking? Yes, Calculus and Stats

21.  What do you hope to learn in this class? Furthur my education in Calculus

22.  Is there anything else you would like me to know about you? Excited to Learn!

Getting to know AJ Ledesma

1. My name is Anthony Joseph Ledesma 
2. My nickname is "AJ" 
3. I am 70 inches tall
4. I am 20 years old
5. My alarm is set at 9:30am every morning. 
6. Snickers 
7. Steak Burrito with Guacamole (Has to have guacamole) 
8.  I love all kinds of music and many bands, but at the moment I am listening to Daft Punk while I am submitting this blog.
9.      I love to cook, mostly Mexican food. And I also have a Disneyland Pass (My entire family has one; so every Sunday is family day at Disneyland) 
10.       What is your mathematical background? (Not limited to the list below…list other topics if needed)
    Basic math        algebra1           algebra2           statistics           probability        trigonometry  
11.      What is your comfort level with solving math word problems, math application problems, and conceptual math problems?
    

    
    

    Comfortable (C)  
12.      What is your comfort level with math computations and calculations/using formulas and following steps and procedures?
    
    
    Comfortable (C)
13.  What is your comfort level with any of the following algebraic and precalculus concepts?
    
    
    Write one of the following next to each topic:
    
    
    Very comfortable (V)     comfortable (C)     uncomfortable (U)     extremely uncomfortable (E)
    
    
    Equations (C)
    Factoring  (C)
    Adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing fractions/rational expressions (U)
    Simplifying expressions (C)
    Simplifying rational expressions (fractions and fractional polynomials) (E)
    Operations on roots and fractional exponent expressions (E)
    Operations involving whole number exponent expressions (U)
    Finding common denominators  (U)
    Inequalities(U)
    Functions (C)
    Absolute value (C)
    Linear functions (E)
    Systems of equations (E)
    Domain and range (C)
    Inverse functions (E)
    Transformations (shifting, scaling, stretching, etc) (E)
    Quadratic functions (C)
    Completing the square (C)
    Exponential functions (E)
    Logarithmic functions (E)
    Base e (E)
    Graphing (trigonometric, quadratic, linear, exponential, and logarithmic functions) (C)
    Trigonometric concepts (U)
14. Have you taken American university’s math 151 (finite math) class? If yes, was your grade a “b” or better? This is my first year at American University (Transfer Student)
15. Have you taken American university’s math 160 (applied precalculus) class? This is my first year at American University (Transfer Student).
    
    
16.  Which social media formats are you familiar with? Texting facebook   flickr     google plus      Instagram 
    
    
17. Which social media formats do you use most frequently? Texting facebook          Instagram 
    
    
18.  What is your major? Business Administration 
    
    
19. Why are you taking this math class? It is required for my major. 
    
    
20. Will you take other math classes in the future at American University or will this be your only math class? If yes, which classes do you anticipate taking? Yes, I will be taking Calculus next semester. 
    
    
21. What do you hope to learn in this class? I hope to learn the concepts that will guide me in Calculus next semester. 
    
    
22. Is there anything else you would like me to know about you?  I come a big family background; I have 5 siblings and many aunts and uncles. I am first in my family to move far away for college. I was very fortunate to have a great supportive family.

First blog entry: getting to know you

Part a. 

What is your full name?

·      Ana Maria Lopez Ramirez

Do you have a nickname that you prefer to go by?

·      Ana

What is your height IN INCHES (not feet)?

·      63.7

What is your age in years?

·      18

What time do you generally wake up on any given day?

·      8:30 am

What is your favorite candy?

·      Sour patches

What is your favorite snack food?

·      Popcorn and bananas

Who is your favorite musical artist/band?

·      The script

Do you have any hobbies/things you like to do for fun?

·      I love to exercise and I love fashion

What is your mathematical background? (Not limited to the list below…list other topics if needed)

·      IB math SL

What is your comfort level with solving math word problems, math application problems, and conceptual math problems?

·      Uncomfortable (U)

What is your comfort level with math computations and calculations/using formulas and following steps and procedures?

·      Comfortable (C)                  

What is your comfort level with any of the following algebraic and precalculus concepts?

Equations (V)

Factoring ( C)

Adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing fractions/rational expressions (V)

Simplifying expressions (C)

Simplifying rational expressions (fractions and fractional polynomials) (V)

Operations on roots and fractional exponent expressions (V)

Operations involving whole number exponent expressions (C )

Finding common denominators (V)

Inequalities (V)

Functions (V)

Absolute value (V)

Linear functions (V)

Systems of equations (V)

Domain and range ( U)

Inverse functions (V)

Transformations (shifting, scaling, stretching, etc) (C)

Quadratic functions ( U)

Completing the square ( U)

Exponential functions (V)

Logarithmic functions (V)

Base e (V)

Graphing (trigonometric, quadratic, linear, exponential, and logarithmic functions)

Trigonometric concepts ( C)

 Have you taken American university’s math 151 (finite math) class? If yes, was your grade a “b” or better?

·      Not taken it

Have you taken American university’s math 160 (applied precalculus) class?

·      No

Which social media formats are you familiar with?

Texting                  facebook              pinterest              Instagram

Which social media formats do you use most frequently?

Texting                  facebook              pinterest              Instagram

What is your major?

·      Buiness

Why are you taking this math class?

·      I like math and I also need it for my mayor

Will you take other math classes in the future at American University or will this be your only math class? If yes, which classes do you anticipate taking?

·      Statistics and Calculus

What do you hope to learn in this class?

·      How to solve real life math problems

Is there anything else you would like me to know about you?

·      I am from Costa Rica and I love the beach.