Putting G.E.D. Math into perspective (Why many fail)

[@sparkfirehot]

I'm not trying to ace the math GED I'm just trying to get a passing grade.

[@sparkfirehot]

It's really hard for me to stay focus on getting my GED when I have so many other things I got to deal with like catching up paying bills smh. I haven't been in school for over 20 yrs, but I'm in a GED class now which it is helping in a way. I just need a better effective way to remember and really understand how to work the math problems.

[@judychristinaortiz2985]

sparkfirehot Math Antics is the best for Math! I been out for 21 years and I passed all 3 but math yet. Tomorrow I take my math. The test are no as bad as it seems. The stuff you study isn’t even on the the test so just review it all and work on what you don’t understand! What helped was taking the practice test. It tells you if you you will pass and if you won’t. Take what you can improve on from the test and work on that instead.

[@jessicakeel2141]

@@judychristinaortiz2985 how did your math test go?.

[@yosour6733]

sparkfirehot I really recommend khan academy if it’s hard to stay focused on studying whenever your bored or not doing anything open up the app and start going at it like a game but studying its helped me beyond how much I thought it would and it hasn’t recently been a month

[@daclass1985]

Did you pass?

[@stevennelson1546]

Did u get it

[@Dazzlings_memories]

thanks for this encouraging video! i have severe test anxiety but iam taking my math test next week!

[@skylerhatfield2977]

I love this! It’s wonderfully put together and easy to understand. I’ve been to GED classes that weren’t this well organized or effective.

[@ivanr4300]

Took the ged math test and passed on the first try! Your videos helped a lot! Thanks for all your help and for taking the time to help people out! You’re awesome!

[@JoAnnsSchool]

Thank you for the kind words. I'm so proud of you for passing the test!

[@leahharpole4880]

Dropped out my first month of my sophomore year and failed my entire year of freshman math. Did horrible in math in middle school, and 5th grade. I don’t know how I didn’t get held back. It’s really hard for me to stay motivated to learn this stuff. It is my worst nightmare. I need to work on positive affirmations and tell myself I am good at math more, than beating myself up about it. Hey, thank you so much for these videos though.

[@JoAnnsSchool]

Try not to look at all the math as a gigantic hill. One foot in front of the other, step by step, and one day you'll you look back and be amazed at how far you went. You can do anything with determination! I have hundreds of subscribers who started with my 5th or 6th grade math playlists and finished Algebra 2 and their G.E.D. You can do it too!

[@stupidnflcomments7116]

This makes me want to go back to school. Unfortunately that isn’t an option because of legal problems but I will definitely put in all my effort into what I can do. Thank you 😊

[@JoAnnsSchool]

I understand. Remember though, formal school isn't the only way to learn or get an education. You can learn just for the sake of gaining more knowledge, or to satisfy your curiosities! I'm a grandmother and I just started learning how to speak Spanish 2 months ago. The most intelligent students are the ones who can teach themselves.

[@He_Shall_Reign_Unto_TheAges]

You are an angel. Thank you for being so generous, free guidance! Bless you!

[@GameRundown439]

Thank you so much for this. You're an amazing video instructor. This encouraged me more than you know. This really opened my eyes. Thank you

[@akterrell3106]

Im dealing with this now. I've always had a hard time with math. But ive been practicing 7 to 8 hrs or sometimes even more than that everyday. I have been doing this for over a month and im no where near ready.. It's alot to remember and alot ive never learned so there's definitely some hard work involved. Just hope it all pays off😒. I need more self confidence

[@akterrell3106]

Well it took me 6 months of studying for the math GED. I just passed it on the 26th of April 2019

[@calliece100]

@@akterrell3106 congrats

[@akterrell3106]

@@calliece100 Thank you!

[@missdeeinspired9064]

Wow it’s a lot to learn it takes time and patients thanks for the heads up🙂

[@theghost3061]

Got my GED today! Thank you for your videos👌

[@JoAnnsSchool]

Oh my gosh! How wonderful!! You're very welcome!

[@rebeccawaterhouse7224]

I never did that kind of math ,i struggled through elementary school ,was taught the old school stuff

[@mjade1673]

Love this video. Thank you so much! And you gave me a great insight: Slow layering sounds awesome. It doesn't work for me that way. Immersion works for me. And if i hit a wall then 'layer'(?) by coming back later. But layering like that over the years *only* gives me time to forget details. However if i grasp the overarching end concepts by learning a lot more (immersion). Then even when i forget the details years later i can still pick it up with refresher courses. Versus forgetting the details and having to re-learn everything because i don't have a greater over-arching understanding of what these 'little parts', the details, even go to, what they mean, or why i should remember them. I probably failed at capturing why/how that layering over the years doesn't work for me🤷‍♀️😅. But it doesn't. But I have NVLD and adhd. Maybe that's why 😄🤓🤷‍♀️ idk

[@amindwellnesschannel]

I love her and her colorful mind

[@wesragnar9231]

I can understand why the suicide rate keeps going up it amazes me sometimes somebody can rebuild engines but can't pass the GED to maybe a chance more in engineering I say it like it is a f*****-up world

[@JoAnnsSchool]

Well, people are impatient. They think they can study for a couple of months and pass, when they've missed so many lessons. Also, 10 to 15 years ago, the test was easier. Now they must understand factoring polynomials, quadratic equations, and formulas. Before, there were just a few of those problems that many test takers usually skipped. It takes grit and determination. It's actually easier to just stay in high school to get a diploma. :-/

[@JoAnnsSchool]

Also, one of my favorite Einstein quotes is: If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its entire life believing it's stupid. I passed the GED in 1978 or so (i'm old!), it was way easier back then! In 1976 in Illinois, a student needed only 1 year of math as Algebra 1 to graduate. In the 1990s, 2 years were required as Alg 1 and Geometry. Now 3 years are required as Alg 1, Geometry, and Alg 2. The USA is losing the battle with Math. In the past 12 years our scores have dropped compared to other countries. It's common for high schoolers to take Calculus outside the USA. Hopefully my channel can help. I try to explain as much as possible and link previous lessons so no one gets too lost. If you were referring to yourself, I'm on Facebook and can be messaged, Twitter and you can Direct Message me with lesson difficulties (or even privately send a pic of a tough problem). XXXOOO

[@stevennelson1546]

JoAnn's School The GED was hard so I Attend James Madison online an got my High school Diploma from them

[@paulcoy5201]

@@JoAnnsSchoolThe reason why it is so difficult is that they added common core standards in 2014-2015. I have heard of people with degrees that could not pass the exams.

[@JoAnnsSchool]

@@paulcoy5201 , having a degree doesn't necessarily reflect ability. There's an old saying, a medical student who graduates at the bottom half of his class will still be a doctor. You need to understand and break down the words "Common Core". "Common" meaning alike, "core" meaning basic. Common Core is an equal basic education that is the same level for all children across the USA. Prior to Common Core, the student going to the ''better'' school learned lessons utilizing higher order thinking skills, and the student going to the ''lesser'' school did not. By the time they both graduated, the student going to the ''better'' school had an advantage over the other student. Common Core was meant to take that away. It's a national standard that puts all children on a Level Playing Field. It doesn't matter what neighborhood you come from. When you complete 5th grade you should know these things, when you graduate 8th grade you should know these things, etc. Common Core didn't affect the private Academies, wealthy prep schools, because they were already teaching higher order thinking skills. The shock is to some of the middle-income, and all of the lower-income neighborhoods because they're not used to students being taught these concepts. Many teachers do not know how to teach Common Core. Some teachers are lazy and give students ''packets'' to do on their own, without actually teaching. Teachers should explain to students and parents that Common Core shows there are other ways to solve the same problem. Yes, there is a regular algorithm (old way) to solve the problem, but there are other ways that utilize thinking outside of the box. The regular algorithm should be learned with the other ways as a quick side lesson. Too many teachers are putting too much emphasis on the other ways. So, I guess I'm blaming the teacher's for not knowing how to teach and their higher-ups for not making sure they have qualified teachers. Currently according to the Pew Research Center, the United States is #37 worldwide in MATH. There are second world countries that don't have our wealth and opportunities whose students are out performing USA students. Some of these 2nd world countries require Calculus to graduate high school. The USA was #45 in math a few years ago, and now we've climbed up to #37. I'm concerned that the covid lockdowns have made us slip back. PISA World Ranking for Math 2018 factsmaps.com/pisa-worldwide-ranking-average-score-of-math-science-reading/

[@jennahope4353]

wow .... thank you. i've been way too hard on myself. a refresher for a senior. i started skipping in 9th grade. CRAZY! up for a promotion, education finally caught up with me. memory isn't the same. this video makes me feel better. 8hrs a day though. yikes!

[@JoAnnsSchool]

That's if you've never learned those concepts, topics, or lessons before. If you sort of, kind of, learned them before, you may remember them a little, you may go faster! Some people need to go slower to let the info sink in, some can binge watch and go through them quickly. Only you will know. I hope you do well!

[@jennahope4353]

@@JoAnnsSchool second semester 9th grade i meant. i dropped out to work. have been blessed since. now at 36, i need this for a promotion. i did a practice test... DISCOURAGED. thank you... i will reference back to your vids!

[@JoAnnsSchool]

@@jennahope4353 FYI, I dropped out too, in the middle of my Junior year in the 1970s. Back then it was only mandatory to take Algebra 1 to graduate high school. I was able to study and take my GED test within 3 years of when I was supposed to graduate. I went on to college, and was a better student than I was in high school. It might have been because I was paying for the tuition myself. LOL. Remember, if you want something bad enough, you'll find a way to get it!

[@jennahope4353]

@@JoAnnsSchool GOOD point... i do enjoy learning. just feeling the pressure. math lost me in 9th grade. and yep sure i am not smarter than a 5th grader lol. loved the show though.

[@rosejr2614]

I thought that quote was bill cosby? If you look it up online, it says bill Cosby’s name, not Albert Einstein.

[@JoAnnsSchool]

He may have used the quote, but it was attributed to Einstein. www.brainyquote.com/quotes/albert_einstein_148788

[@jennahope4353]

is this info the same in the other required subjects as well?

[@JoAnnsSchool]

For the English and writing, science, and social studies, it's mostly reading. You do need to know how to write an essay to pass the GED test. I hope at least you'll do okay in the math portion from my lessons!

[@CoolDude-ke4uc]

Too bad I was in the slow class until high school and wasn't taught any of this

[@JoAnnsSchool]

You only need it if you're trying to get into college for a specific degree, or the job you want requires a high school diploma. There are many KZbin video creators who will make more this year than some graduates with Masters Degrees. Sadly, math doesn't go viral so I won't be one of them. :-)

[@joliearanda6481]

@@JoAnnsSchool na everyone need a ged to get a good paying job they want

[@joliearanda6481]

@@JoAnnsSchool like most jobs require a diploma/ged

[@leahharpole4880]

This was helpful thank you

[@asiaticsabaah-7mathematics932]

Good motivational posters.

[@paulcoy5201]

This 73 yr. old never had ANY of this stuff, I am screwed.

[@JoAnnsSchool]

No, you're not! Your success will be determined by your grit and determination. Watch the GED playlist until you need more help, then go to the Grade level playlists for extra info. YOU CAN DO IT! :-) KZbin kzbin.info MINDS www.Minds.com/joannsschool Odysee www.odysee.com/JoAnnsSchool:2

[@paulcoy5201]

So you think. My memory is terrible, can not remember why I went into the kitchen, can not keep focus on what I am doing. Everyone is different, another person my age may be able to do this but that does not mean that I will be able to. I know what I can and can not do, and this is a can not do. @@JoAnnsSchool

[@JoAnnsSchool]

I believe in grit and determination. But, you probably don't ''need'' to study this. A 73 y.o. doesn't need a diploma. There are people all over the world who have been successful without diplomas and degrees, some are even millionaires. If a person wants something enough, they'll find a way to get it. Common Core was NOT made ''in a back room'' as you stated before. It was designed over years by educators who were concerned about the USA's failure to keep up with Asia. Up until covid, we WERE increasing our level in Math, and it was from the use of Common Core. But, if there's a great invention and most of the people have no clue how to teach it or use it, it's worthless. There are many incompetent teachers. I blame them and the teaching schools that didn't train them properly. Teachers can take an elective course in college called "Math for Elementary Education", but few bother to take it. Just because a person knows how to do something doesn't mean they'll know how to teach it effectively. Back in the 1940s when my father was in high school, he only needed general math to graduate. That's equal to our current 5th grade math level. Then, in the 70s when I was in high school, my father was furious that I was expected to learn math that contained "letters of the alphabet" (variables) for Algebra 1 to graduate. He actually stormed into my school yelling at the teachers. I was so embarrassed. Now, students must pass Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 to graduate, and it may be necessary to pass Trigonometry or Calculus to be competitive in the tech and science job markets. Does that mean ALL students will need it. No. The person making handcrafted saddles won't need it. The person sewing wedding dresses won't need it. Both can make a good living if they do quality work. Math teaches Logic, problem solving, and higher-order thinking skills. I tell my non-tech students that even if they never use Algebra, at least they're exercising their brain and learning how to problem solve. Have a blessed day!

[@paulcoy5201]

@@JoAnnsSchool No, I do not need it, or necessarily care if I pass or not. I will never like common core, it is destructive. A while back, I met some kids in elementary school none of them could write, or tell time on a wall clock, but they sure knew about those exams. All that is taught now, is math, science, and reading, nothing else. Have you read any of the complaints on the GED? There are a bunch, from parents, teachers, even politicians are aganist it. You are only seeing one side of it, look at the other side.

[@JoAnnsSchool]

@@paulcoy5201 The fact that the kids couldn't tell time on a wall clock was their teachers fault and their parents fault.

[@lone-welf]

god i hate school. lol.

[@JoAnnsSchool]

Just keep in mind that "formal school" and "learning interesting new things" are two different things. Historically, students were usually taught one-on-one. It's only been about 150 years that they have been put into classrooms. It's actually kind of silly to think that everyone of a particular age will learn at the same pace. Many of the most intelligent and gifted people hated school. So, you're in good company. Just keep learning! :-)

[@Fiberleo]

Well i started in high School, 10th grade promotion lol im from another country soo

[@cr7ismybrother984]

thank you so much and please help me more so . i can learn more hehe ... i m very weak at math ...

[@crissygomez5484]

I failed it twice. I feel so defeated.

[@JoAnnsSchool]

DON'T! You now know more than someone who has never taken the test. You know what's on that test! You know what the test looks like! You must have missed something while studying. If you can remember the parts of the test that gave you the most trouble, that's where you should concentrate on studying. Maybe you need to watch my algebra 1 and high school geometry playlists. I know they seem like they're long, but it will be a lot easier for you to watch all those videos, completely understand high school algebra and geometry, then go back and take the test again. You'll have a greater chance of passing then. Remember, when the going gets tough, the tough get going! You can do this! Let me know if you need any other help! XXXOOO

[@crissygomez5484]

JoAnn's School Thank u so much. I needed that. I’m currently checking out your videos. Thanx so much.

[@JoAnnsSchool]

@@crissygomez5484 , just be aware that most GED books skim through algebra and geometry with only a few lessons. If you had difficulty, you may need to actually watch the full courses. Start off easy by watching my GED playlist algebra units, then watch the geometry units. If that helps you great! If not then go back to the full playlists for those subjects. :-)

[@crissygomez5484]

JoAnn's School Thank u so much. I’ve been looking over the videos. The practice test I have been taking I’m scoring a passing score on but I can’t seem to pass the real test lol

[@JoAnnsSchool]

Try watching these lessons: Algebra I Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLKi4WTp6PRGXzkjUUMYVChM2WxWfgIrK4 then when finished with ALL THOSE (yes, I know there's many) then watch these lessons: High School Geometry Playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLKi4WTp6PRGVBM1nPhwW1lTuxi32Q0IZ3 You don't need the textbooks, just watch as many as you can stand each day. Maybe take notes to help yourself retain the info? Get a designated notebook for each subject and color pencils. :-)

[@hassanalkhamis6029]

people do it in one month.

[@JoAnnsSchool]

Or sometimes a few weeks. It depends on the person, how quickly the person learns, how much they learned before, and how dedicated they are to getting it done.

[@guzhengbydavidgeng]

same just passed today 1 month

[@jerryrivas7360]

😚

[@ontoyoualways9183]

Souns like you are talking to a second grader!

[@JoAnnsSchool]

Helen Rogers, I had just finished making my Grade 2 playlist when I began making this one! Sorry about that. I have no intention of sounding condescending! I then made Grade 1, then high school Geometry. I guess I need to get into the right state of mind. :-)

[@loe3175]

Okay, but right now I kinda need some 2nd grade level stuff (okay, maybe not 2nd), so I'm okay with that. I just like to be able to follow along with the math.