As I was leaving school this morning, I glanced over at the board with photos and articles about Jordan Catholic School. I enjoy seeing what others in our school are doing. One of my favorite things to read are the essays published in The Rock Island Argus that are written by students at Jordan. Imagine my delight and surprise when I read the following.
Enriched Math
By Molly C.
Seventh Grade
Enriched math is a wonderful program offered by Jordan Catholic School to students who have a keen interest in math. The program is for 6th and 7th graders who enjoy math, work hard in Jordan math classes, and like to be challenged with "thinking differently". Mrs. Russell is our teacher, and she makes having to come to school earlier than normal two days a week fun! Our class begins at 7:05 a.m., and we go two days a week. A commitment to get up early and start thinking when we know our friends are still eating breakfast is not always easy. Mrs. Russell manages to mix things up with not only learning from books, but also playing games and working with partners and in groups.
Math is my favorite subject in school, but I never thought of myself as a great math student. Enriched math has taught me to look at math problems in a different way and try to logically figure out math problems. It has helped me raise my math ITBS scores as well. I highly recommend this class to any younger Jordan student who is invited to participate. You and your parents will be pleased with the program. I have enjoyed the two years I have been involved in Enriched Math.
We all need a little confirmation that what we are doing makes a difference to someone. Thanks, Molly, I needed that.
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