I passed!
I was afraid of math!
In high school, I took the lowest level of math that I could and dropped out as soon as possible after Grade 11. I coasted without math for many years in Fine Arts. Then I changed direction and pursued Communications at Simon Fraser University (SFU).
To enter third year of my program at SFU, I needed a passing mark in the highest level of Grade 11 Math. I decided to take the required refresher course during the summer to focus on this tough challenge. I was so upset after my first class. when I came home I told my mom that "my life is over!". She said: "Call Gail!".
I only had a few weeks to refresh and study for the math exam that I needed to pass. I started out studying with Gail one hour a week, then steadily increased my study time as it became obvious to me that I needed to sharpen my skills before my exam.
Math confused me and I didn't know where to start. Gail saw my confusion and gave me tools to sort things out. She showed me a new way to approach math problems. I worked hard. Gail gave me confidence. I passed my exam.
Looking back, if I had teachers like Gail in elementary school that taught me to master the basics, I would never have had difficulty in math!
-CER