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1st Grade
I hated reading in grade school. This started early in first grade. I was a little behind so I struggled more than my peers and I was too self-aware. Since I was behind reading was being shoved down my throat by my parents, the teacher at school, and my speech therapist even. One thing about me now and then is I hate being nagged to do something. I was really defiant when it came to reading. -
2nd Grade
I was reading the Adventures of Caption Underpants books in the 2nd grade. I really enjoyed this series and I would always try to read ahead. I would ask for help on how to sound out a word or how to say it. -
3rd Grade
I remember reading this book series when I was in third grade. I really enjoyed reading this book and thought it was funny. I only hated reading because I knew how much I struggled. This book also reminded me of me when I was a kid with a big attitude. -
4th Grade
In fourth grade, I remember this book coming out and everyone being about it. This book was fun to read even watching the movies of it. My teacher would assign me small passages to do randomly during downtime and when we read as a class, I usually read 2 or 3 pages instead of 1, and eventually chapters aloud at a time. This was really difficult for me to get over this hump as I was very introverted in that area. -
5th Grade
In 5th grade, I started to read more books. I loved the "Dork Diaries" series. All my friends also really liked this book and every girl in each class bought this book. It was the start of a mini-short-lived book club but it made me finally realize that no one is judging me for enjoying reading. A small childish thing that I had to outgrow. I thought this book was cute and funny. -
6th Grade
Sixth grade I finally went out and read books all the time. I went out of my way to save up and buy my own books. But I loved all the books we were reading in class at this time as well and this year I really started to enjoy all aspects of English class. The book was just as good as the movies they created. -
7th Grade
In 7th grade, I was reading, " We Are Okay." I had a connection with this book because I was going through a tough time. Reading this book gave me something to relate to. -
8th Grade
I thought the book, " The Maze Runner" was interesting just like the movies that came out. Thomas wakes up in a strange place with his memories erased, surrounded by people he doesn't know. The only way out is through a shifting, kaleidoscopic maze—and no one has ever reached the end -
9th Grade
I hated reading, "The Romeo and Juliet book." I thought this book was very boring even doing the short readings The poetry was awful. Shakespeare produced most of his known works between 1589 and 1613. His early plays were primarily comedies and histories and are regarded as some of the best works produced in these genres. -
10th Grade
The Animal Farm book wasn't bad either. Animal Farm depicts a group of animals who rebel against humans and become their own masters. Things work smoothly at first, and the animals revel in their freedom and equality. This book really showed me the criticizes corruption, power abuse, and the dangers of authoritarianism. -
11th Grade
The Great Gatsby book wasn't too bad. I did like the spiraling drama happening. It almost made it fun to read and a mystery. The dialogue does not give the answers, but it is the character’s actions and movements (so fantastically narrated) that give the game away: it reveals their internal worlds. -
12th Grade
I've always hated testing, I always go blank. This test had me in a chokehold to the point I just felt guilty if I wasn't studying for the test. Studying or not half of the class didn't do good. All this test does is tell you how smart you are and how much you've learned the whole time. It doesn't get you anywhere or help. If anything you just take the lowest math class in college depending on what degree you're going for and then you just take the course that you need. -
College
Connects the foundations of K-8 mathematics to the “why” behind procedures and formulas. Known for her contributions to mathematics education, Sybilla Beckmann helps students develop a deep understanding of the math they will teach. Future teachers will learn to explain why the standard procedures and formulas of elementary and middle school mathematics are valid.