I have some really nice students this year that are really working hard to be successful.  However, I have a few students...  well, let's just say they are less than motivated.  Some of them have even gone as far as saying, "That's it!  I give up!  I'm not even going to try anymore!"  May I mention that we haven't even been through nine weeks of school! 

One of the reasons these students want to give up is because their first test grade was poor...  Now, let's think about this for a minute...  If you were not happy with your first test grade, is giving up going to make your score better?  Will throwing up your hands and saying, "Forget it!" increase your grade?  Will giving up show Ms. Stein that you care about your performance in her class?  The answer to all of the above is NO!!!!

Some things in life are hard.  There will be times (in school and out) when you have to work your tail off just to get an inch closer to your goal -- and it may take years to actually reach that goal. 

You have to work hard in math class.  There are lots of problems to complete, and sometimes each problem has many steps.  That doesn't mean you should stop half way through or not do anything because the problems will take too long. You need to step up to the challenge!  Show those problems whose boss!  Kick and beat on those problems until they lay bloodied on the curb with all of their solutions found!

The bottom line is that I am concerned.  I feel bad that I have students who want to give up.  Please don't give up.  Come see me after school or before school or email me.  I want to help you.  They pay me to help you!  LET ME HELP YOU!!

Success is possible if you work hard.