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First Name *

Last Name *

Do you have access to a computer with a working internet connection? *

Family home computer

Personal computer (laptop or desktop)

Library

Another family member or friend that allows you to regularly use it

Cell Phone

None of the above

Other:

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What is your new or current gmail address? *

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Did you add me as a coach on Khan Academy? *

Yes

Is math ... *

Very Difficult

Extremely Easy

Which of the following describes what type of problem-solver you think you are? *

(choose one)

I look at problems and panic if I don't immediately see the right way to solve them. I sometimes switch off rather than try, because I don't really know how to do it, and I'm not confident that I could. When I do get started, I often use the same strategy over and over again - mostly because it’s the only one I know. If my strategy doesn’t work, I walk away from the problem.

I can see patterns in problems or similarities between problems I've done before. When I can’t, I refer to the teacher's notes or ask for help. When I’m stuck, I know I can do the harder problems if the teacher gives me a clue, so I ask for help.

I attempt problems when they’re placed in front of me using a variety of problem solving strategies that I’ve collected over time. If I don’t recognize the right solution, I use examples I find in textbooks to help. When I get problems wrong, I use the opportunity as a chance to have a second try. I like hard questions as I enjoy the feeling of getting the answer right at the end.

I seek new types of problems in order to get more practice or expand my understanding. I recognize that math doesn’t end at the classroom door and try and find out ways to solve things I haven't been taught yet by reading ahead or asking people in other classes or older years. I don't mind if I get questions wrong - the best questions are the ones I have to struggle with and try new things. I am comfortable teaching what I’ve learned to other students.

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Which of the following describes how you show work in math class? *

(choose one)

I focus on the right answer to detriment of working it out. If I can get away with just putting down a short answer then I will. I don't like showing my work - to be honest, I'm often not entirely sure how I did it anyway. For problems I can solve without doing the work, I dislike or struggle with having to explain my thinking. As a result, my work appears as if I guessed at the right answer or found it by luck.

I focus on the right answer and only show my work when prompted by the directions or my teacher. I may write down intermediate steps if the problem is a bit complicated or use a few mathematical symbols. I'll draw a diagram if I have to but my work out may not match my answer. When pressed to show all my work, I find myself working backwards, trying to “fake” my way into showing my work. As a result, my work looks sloppy or disorganized.

Showing my work is a part of my problem-solving routine. I add diagrams, labels and sentences to show my thinking. If you read my answers, you may have one or two questions for me but you can generally understand how I came to my solution.

My thinking is transparent. I use detailed diagrams, accurate labels, explicit sentences, and the correct mathematical symbols to help myself arrive at the right answer and to communicate with others. If you read my answers you could understand how I solved the question without my being there.

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What do you plan to major in at college? *

What are some of your hobbies or things you like to do outside of school? *

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