Math Class

It’s been well over 15 years since I have taken a math class.  During the week 1 lesson and quiz I struggled with completing the exponent portion of the class. Failing to correctly solve a portion of a math problem ultimately ends with receiving the wrong answer which could result in pass/fail on a test.  My struggles with exponents led me to looking for additional resources.  The handy helper that I found most useful is on exponents, specifically the Khan Academy’s Intro to Exponents.   I like how the Khan Academy’s website explains the different parts of the problem (the base and the exponent).  I struggled with correctly completing the multiplication portion of the exponents.  I love that the website shows the user how to solve the problem by breaking down the multiplication process into steps.  The website also offers a wide variety of practice problems for the user to complete to gain a better understanding of the concept.  Some of the practice material includes problem that involve working the decimals and fractions.  The one thing that I do not like is the location of the actual handy helper’s document.  I found it hard to find the first couple of times I needed it.  I ended up adding it to my favorites to make it easier on me.  I would recommend maybe placing a link to the handy helper document in an announcement to make it easier to find in the future.   I found that this site may be helpful to others who have not taken a math class in a while and forgotten the more basic concepts of algebra.