This year I was introduced to the beginning of algebra. I was a little bit nervous because I was scared that I won’t perform well in class by solving the problem with algebra. I’m learning 5A grade books. We didn’t go deep to specific and advanced algebra, but our facilitator (Sam) taught us the general information of what algebra is. My first thought to algebra is to think as deep as Mariana Trench, highest as Mount Everest, critically as Albert Einstien. In fact, the secret is that we always solve the problem with algebra every day, but we never notice about it. I enjoy and figure out about learning it, but sometimes getting dizzy as well. Conclusively, I think it is very important to learn about algebra which is one of a good learning strategies for solving any problems. Positively, if we’re being optimistic and getting excited about it, boring would never come. Trust me! After I got this lesson, I’m now familiar with it.
I also found it very helpful by using the pictures instead of algebra. Sam teaches us different types to solve different words problem. This is a really good learning strategy. These are the words problem that I solve using pictures and algebra:
John had 300 stamps. He sold 120 stamps and gave 13 of the rest to his brother.
(a) How many stamps did he give to his brother?
(b) How many stamps did he have left?
At first, I found it complicated, but I wasn’t panic. I calm down and solve the problem step by step.
In addition, Sam also teaches us about fraction, order of operation, distribute of properties and prime factorization. I believe that Math is one of the subjects that uses critical thinking skill. It is very important and it has the ability to help our future job.