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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Project 1 - Instructions</title>
<link rel = "stylesheet" href = "main.css">
</head>
<body>
<section style="box-shadow: 0px 16px 19px 0px;" class = "Introduction">
<h1 id = "top">How to Study for Your Algebra Exam as a Visual Learner!</h1>
<ul>
<h3>If you're...</h3>
<li>Reading this, you probably have an exam or assessment around the corner, and have no idea how to prepare. It may seem daunting to try
and study for a subject that requires problem solving, since its not so straighfoward to study a skill. These set of instructions considers math
and specifically algebra as a skill, a problem solving skill. Since algebra is the start of harder mathematics for most people, it may be hard to
get the ball rolling when studying, or it may seem even impossible to comprehend thinking about algebra in a study focused manner. If you are a visual
learner, you prefer visual aids, and as a whole think in pictures. Sometimes prone to missing the small details. This will be a guide for you to unlock
your abilities to learn, and to open up a new way to practice this skill.
</li>
<li>Asking what's the point in studying if it's skill based, then you would be asking the right question. A great way to study for algebra,
would be to learn this skill. In order to learn a skill, you would need step-by-step instructions, similar to how to ride a bike, how to play a card game,
or how to cook a recipe. Obviously, skills require context. If you're learning a card game, you should know what face cards, number cards, and jokers all
mean before learning the game. Algebra may be a difficult course to understand, but an exam or assessment requires a majority of problem solving. As a
visual learner, studying math may make no sense for your specific learning qualities, so with context and by following these instructions, you will attain
methods of problem solving that work well visually.
</li>
<li>Ready to start, make sure to have your notes ready. Since problem solving requires context for the problem, I suggest reading the material
that will be on the exam or having them nearby as notes. Your exam may not allow notes, but similar to cooking by a recipe, you get the hang of it
after following the recipe once or twice. After understanding the material comes the application. The point of your assessment is to check your understanding
and one of the best ways in doing so is by having you apply them, in this case, with problem solving.
</li>
</ul>
<div class="down-arrow"></div>
</section>
<div class = "row1">
<div class = "column1">
<h2>Materials and Expected Time</h2>
<p>Now that you have some notes, or an understanding of the exam topics. The materials you would need before hand are listed below.
The amount of time it takes to finish these instructions is anywhere from <u>15 minutes to an hour</u>, depending on how long it takes to master a method.
</p>
<ul>
<li>
<b>Required:</b>
<ol>
<li>Writing Utensil</li>
<li>Something to write on (paper, whiteboard or tablet)</li>
<li>Textbook or problem set</li>
<li>Graphing calculator, or Computer</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<b>Optional:</b>
<ol>
<li>A refreshment</li>
<li>Well rested</li>
<li>Well fed</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div id = "IntroPic" class = "column1">
<img src="pictures/aiIntroPic.png">
</div>
</div>
<hr>
<main class = "Instruction">
<section id = "Visual">
<h2>Instructions</h2>
<p>
</p>
<p>
The first thing you should do before following the steps is to identify an algebra problem to solve. You will ideally repeat these steps for
every problem identified.
</p>
<div class = "row1">
<div class = "column1">
<ul>
<li>
Understand It! <b>If you don't know where to start</b>
<ol>
<li>Take the problem you wish to solve</li>
<li>Underline or highlight everything in the question that makes no sense to you, even charts, diagrams, or graphs</li>
<li>Find where the highlighted part of your problem corresponds in the textbook.</li>
<li>Read the section and make a mental map to patterns you see in the question</li>
<li>Proceed to the next applicable bullet point</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li> Graph It! <b>If you can graph</b>
<ol>
<li>Go to <a href="https://www.desmos.com" target="_blank">Desmos</a> or use any graphing calculator, if at Desmos, click on
graphing calculator</li>
<li>Assuming you are using Desmos, type the function from the problem into the expression box (listed 1, 2, 3). Your equation should
be located in the same spot as the red equation from the picture to the right.
</li>
<li>Under where you wrote the expression, type into a new box one of the variables from the expression that you are interested in. </li>
<li>Now make that variable equal to a number, or a variable already defined.</li>
<li>Manipulate the function using different numbers or different variables, and note the changes.</li>
<li>Analyze what the question from your choice of problem is asking.</li>
<li>Use the graph as a visual aid for solving the problem. For example, "find the inverse of the function"</li>
<li>After finding the solution, and playing around with how the function looks visually, try again with a similar problem.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li> Visualize Patterns! <b>If you cannot graph</b>
<ol>
<li>Take the problem that you have currently identified, and look for any patterns with symbols, letters, words.</li>
<li>Now take out a writing instrument and something to write on.</li>
<li>From memory, write down any images, concepts, formulas, etc. for a couple minutes, or until satisfied. You don't have to make it
pretty.
</li>
<li>Then, connect any ideas from memory to any patterns found with the problem</li>
<li>After finding the solution, try re-reading your notes, or lectures to have more to write on step 3 for the next similar problem.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li> Flow Chart! <b>If you cannot graph and cannot determine pattern</b>
<ol>
<li>Analyze the problem you identified</li>
<li>Solve each part of the solution step-by-step and write a visual aid (something small) for why you did that step</li>
<li>After reaching the solution, compile all the visual aids into a flowchart to solve this problem</li>
<li>Find similar problems, solving by memorizing your visual flowchart.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Repeat for each problem in problem set, using methods that apply the best to each one.</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div id = "InstrucPics" class = "column1">
<img src = "https://global.discourse-cdn.com/standard11/uploads/desmos/original/2X/5/5fcefcd7782a882d9e0877e2400f7fc2d18190b5.png"
style = "margin-top: 10px;" width="80%" alt = "Desmos picture here">
<img src="https://www.codingame.com/servlet/fileservlet?id=13848520651734" width="80%" alt = "picture about finding patterns">
<img src="https://cdn.nulab.com/learn-wp/app/uploads/2018/12/14210331/1-A-brief-lesson-in-flowcharts.jpg" width="80%" alt = "picture about visualizing a step-by-step process">
</div>
</div>
</section>
<hr>
</main>
<section class = "Conclusion">
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>Now that you have practiced using some visual learner appropriate methods for problem solving, also known as, studying for an algebra exam, hopefully you
are able to walk away from these instructions more confident in your ability to solve algebraic questions. You will crush this exam!
</p>
<p>If you correctly followed the steps, and have used these instructions at least 5-10 times, you should have a stronger grasp in problem solving. You should
be able to recognize some traits about your learning style, some may include visual pattern recognition, or seeing the big picture.
</p>
<div style="margin-top:50px">
<h3>Still having issues?</h3>
<p>
<ol>
<li>You may be a different type of learner. The 4 major types include: Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, and Kinesthetic. With enough funding, a revision
of these instructions with multiple types of learning would be available for use.
</li>
<li>You may not click with the specific methods gone over in the instructions. Methods to learning, retaining, and developing skills aren't uniform
for everyone. The methods covered are my favorites as a visual learner, but hopefully you can see the bigger picture and develop some methods
that truly work for you.
</li>
</ol>
</p>
<h3>What next?</h3>
<ul>
<li>If you are confident in your skills, great! You still should practice these methods on all questions, of a variety of types. Some problems may not fit exactly
to the methods you practice, it is always a great idea to plan for edge cases.
</li>
</ul>
<div style="padding: 20px;" class = "row">
<div class = "column">
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</section>
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