Fractals

[pegkerr]

Fiona is studying algebra this year. Our problem: she's very bright, but she was not put in the proper math class last year. For some stupid reason, they arranged the schedule so that students who were in the most advanced English class couldn't also be put in the most advanced math class (where she really belonged). This year, they've moved her up to advanced math, but she's not had some of the lessons that others in the class have had, and so we're trying not to panic while we get her up to speed.

But looking at her homework tonight, I was absolutely baffled. Rob, Mr. I'm-the-one-who-fields-the-math-homework-problems, was working late, unfortunately. I felt absolutely ashamed when I had to admit to her, "I'm sorry, honey, I don't think I've ever studied fractals before."

Gah. I hope her teacher will be able to help her absorb what she needs to know as quickly as possible.

Comments

[boxofdelights]

I'm a really good math tutor.

I care a lot about girls who are taking advanced math.

I care most about girls in situations like hers, who have missed a piece of background material. My experience says that math teachers will unconsciously decide that boys in that situation need a helping hand, and girls in that situation just haven't got what it takes.

Tell Fiona she can call or email me for help any time. boxofdelights@gmail.com or (970)232-4101. If she wants to call, it would be good to send me the problems by email first.

Seriously. Any help, any time.

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

Thank you! We will certainly keep your kind offer in mind.