Jim's Math Corner

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ABOUT MYSELF:  I graduated from Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa) in May 1974.  It was by the skin of my teeth; I helped raise six children and worked full-time.  I didn't take the easy courses.  I had some professors who took a lot of interest in me. After I graduated, I kept studying on my own.  I could go at a slower pace.  I gave myself time to think about what I was studying.  I now better understand what my professors were trying to teach me.      When I was going to school, I wished that I was smarter, but God and my professors were preparing me to understand the difficulty that some students may have.  I prayed to God to help me get through school; I promised Him that I would help others who are having a hard time. I am trying to fulfill my promise; I am helping men at Newton Correctional Center get their GEDs.    I am NOT a teacher; I AM a tutor who understands your difficulties in learning. Having been a 32° Mason since about 1974, I believe in our public school system. I am willing to help make our public school system the best for every child. I am a Shriner because I believe in the staff at the Shrine Hospitals who are trying to help children. Like any good Shriner, everything on this website is free to everyone --- students, teachers, those going back to school, and those with inquisitive minds. It is what being a Mason is all about --- helping mankind, especially our children. If there is something that you don't understand, send me an e-mail; it will be kept just between us. If there is an area not clear to you, please send me an e-mail to see if I can help. If there is some area you would like to see added, send me an e-mail; I'll try to get to it. Just remember, I am working four 10 hour days; I might be a little slow anwering your e-mail (ha). If you wish to point out a needed correction, please send me an e-mail. If I should get many e-mails in a certain area, I will either correct my site, or I will try to write on that area. I will try to help in new areas that you want. I will try to answer your corrections and e-mail within 48 hours, don't think that I forgot you if it takes me a little longer.