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He asked somebody to raise their hand and ask him when we would use calculus in our everyday life. So one student rose their hand and asked, “When are we going to use this in our everyday life?”

“NEVER!!” the teacher exclaimed. “You will never use calculus in your normal, everyday life. In fact, very few of you will use it in your professional careers either.” Then he paused. “So would you like to know why should care?”

Several us nodded.

He picked out one of the varsity football players in the class. “You practice football a lot during the week, right Tim?” asked the teacher.

“Yeah,” replied Tim. “Almost every day.”

“Do you and your teammates ever lift weights during practice?”

“Yeah. Tuesdays and Thursdays we spend a lot of practice in the weight room.”

“But why?” asked the teacher. “Is there ever going to be a play your coach tells you use during a game that requires you to bench press the other team?”

“No, of course not.”

“Then why lift weights?”

“Because it makes us stronger,” said Tim.

“Bingo!!” said the teacher. “It’s the same thing with calculus. You’re not here because you’re going to use calculus in your everyday life. You’re here because calculus is weightlifting for your brain.”

App Review Kanji Study 漢字学習

I really like this app. It provides writing practice, and quizzes for hiragana, katakana, kanji radicals and kanji based on grade level or N level. 

If you buy the full unlocked app for $9.99 you can create custom study lists. I think this is an important feature because it enables you to break the kana into manageable groups. 

It provides you with the ability to turn of romanji. I think that’s critical to becoming fluent. As I’ve mentioned before romanji can become a crutch that you don’t even realize you are using. 

The writing practice is ok, but for me, I need pen and paper to practice. Just using my finger on my phone screen doesn’t help me. 

You have the option to set reminders and study time goals. This app only provides the definition and sound of each kana. It doesn’t provide grammar or phrases. 

 This app is excellent for providing a solid foundation of kana knowledge. 

 Star rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 

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“it is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, but because we do not dare, things are difficult.”

31.8.2017

chemistry notes and an unfinished cat-themed bujo spread because cats are incredible

I took the day off from school to study for my CETs. There’s too much formulas to remember so I made some flash cards.

09.08.17

8.28.17  ♡  37/100 days of productivity

“the most important thing to do is really listen.”