"Research Honors is no joke. There are difficult problems and concepts that you probably never saw before and have no idea how to go about solving them - they require hard work and effort. The most important thing is not giving up in this class. Don't let bad grades discourage you because I promise if you put your best effort into it and really desire to succeed, you will."
“What I’ve done to be successful in Mr. Carman’s class:
1. Ask lots of questions
2. Come to extra help if there is something you don’t understand
3. Take problem sets seriously
4. Re-do questions on every sheet covered on the test, including do-nows
5. Don’t let a bad grade discourage you
6. Try your hardest and things tend work in your favor”
"My advice to you is to make sure you really understand the homework when you do it, instead of just rushing through it or getting the answers from someone else and telling yourself you will figure it out the night before the exam. If you don’t understand something, go to extra help to clear it up. To study for tests, I suggest making a “mini review sheet” with all of the important concepts on the test that you can look over before taking the exam. This helped me a lot throughout the year, especially when studying for the midterm and final. Finally, don’t stay up until 4 am the night before studying for an exam! Make sure to take breaks while studying (maybe watch some funny youtube videos online) and avoid making stupid mistakes. Even if you get a bad grade once in awhile, its OK! As long as you understand your mistakes, you will be able to avoid them in the future."
"For you guys, the doors have just opened to a mathemagical journey with loads of fun, but if you want to unlock your full potential and relish the very most, be prepared to work harder each day, yet smile and laugh along the way."
"Alright guys, for most of you it is your third year in RSH, you know the deal. If you put in the work, you will be fine. If you don't, you most likely won't be fine. Always ask questions if you have them and make sure to prioritize this class the same as any AP you are taking because this class is probably just as difficult. Enjoy the experience and have a great year!"
"Research Honors is a class that requires determination to do well and an interest in math. It also requires a few other things. Most importantly, it is vital to study IN ADVANCE for all of your math exams. There are two benefits to this: first, you can ask Mr. Carman your questions regarding the topic at anytime before the test (he is always enthusiastic to help and explains things really well!). Secondly, a good night of sleep before a math test is extremely crucial. In fact, from experience, I've learned that it is better to go to sleep early and study a little less than stay up later doing extra practice problems. That being said, if you follow this general plan, you will have a great year!"
“Math isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon. It requires months of hard work, effort and training that all pays off in the end.”
"RSH is an incredibly rewarding experience. However, in order to truly take advantage of the skills and opportunities that he provides, you have to dedicate yourself to his class. Don't be afraid to ask questions or clarify anything that leaves you even slightly uneasy, because you never know what he will make you apply on tests."
"Don't look at a problem set and see tedious extra work. Instead, really try and understand the interesting concept!"
"TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EXTRA HELP!!!! Don't be afraid to ask questions. There is absolutely no shame in asking for help.
Redo old tests when studying for quarter tests, midterms, and finals.
Set realistic goals. If an 88 or a 90 is the very best you can do, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Always aim to do better, but don't set your goals based on how your friends are doing.
But most importantly: Don't let a bad grade get to you. With APs, standardized testing, and the pressure of college, you have to remember to breathe. There will definitely be ups and downs, and it may seem like you are the ONLY one that is struggling, but just keep marching on."
"In order to make the most of RSH and succeed in the class, you must make sure you truly understand the topics rather than memorize procedures. Everyone learns differently so the best way to do this is by seeking help from Mr. Carman and your classmates until it clicks!"
"My biggest academic wakeup call was PCRSH because it was the first class that I legitimately found myself struggling in. Part of it was that the material was challenging, but it was mostly a result of my own effort. I know that most of the students taking this course are academically well-rounded and advanced in most subjects, and there are certain classes where you tell yourself, “I only have to study XYZ minutes for this test,” but this isn’t one of them. That doesn’t mean you should pour in hours of studying the night before. It just means you need to work effectively. Actually DO the homework questions, don’t be afraid to ask every question you have, and take notes on the problem sets because how much you put into this class is how much you’ll get out of it."
“What I’ve done to be successful in Mr. Carman’s class:
1. Ask lots of questions
2. Come to extra help if there is something you don’t understand
3. Take problem sets seriously
4. Re-do questions on every sheet covered on the test, including do-nows
5. Don’t let a bad grade discourage you
6. Try your hardest and things tend work in your favor”
"My advice to you is to make sure you really understand the homework when you do it, instead of just rushing through it or getting the answers from someone else and telling yourself you will figure it out the night before the exam. If you don’t understand something, go to extra help to clear it up. To study for tests, I suggest making a “mini review sheet” with all of the important concepts on the test that you can look over before taking the exam. This helped me a lot throughout the year, especially when studying for the midterm and final. Finally, don’t stay up until 4 am the night before studying for an exam! Make sure to take breaks while studying (maybe watch some funny youtube videos online) and avoid making stupid mistakes. Even if you get a bad grade once in awhile, its OK! As long as you understand your mistakes, you will be able to avoid them in the future."
"For you guys, the doors have just opened to a mathemagical journey with loads of fun, but if you want to unlock your full potential and relish the very most, be prepared to work harder each day, yet smile and laugh along the way."
"Alright guys, for most of you it is your third year in RSH, you know the deal. If you put in the work, you will be fine. If you don't, you most likely won't be fine. Always ask questions if you have them and make sure to prioritize this class the same as any AP you are taking because this class is probably just as difficult. Enjoy the experience and have a great year!"
"Research Honors is a class that requires determination to do well and an interest in math. It also requires a few other things. Most importantly, it is vital to study IN ADVANCE for all of your math exams. There are two benefits to this: first, you can ask Mr. Carman your questions regarding the topic at anytime before the test (he is always enthusiastic to help and explains things really well!). Secondly, a good night of sleep before a math test is extremely crucial. In fact, from experience, I've learned that it is better to go to sleep early and study a little less than stay up later doing extra practice problems. That being said, if you follow this general plan, you will have a great year!"
“Math isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon. It requires months of hard work, effort and training that all pays off in the end.”
"RSH is an incredibly rewarding experience. However, in order to truly take advantage of the skills and opportunities that he provides, you have to dedicate yourself to his class. Don't be afraid to ask questions or clarify anything that leaves you even slightly uneasy, because you never know what he will make you apply on tests."
"Don't look at a problem set and see tedious extra work. Instead, really try and understand the interesting concept!"
"TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EXTRA HELP!!!! Don't be afraid to ask questions. There is absolutely no shame in asking for help.
Redo old tests when studying for quarter tests, midterms, and finals.
Set realistic goals. If an 88 or a 90 is the very best you can do, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Always aim to do better, but don't set your goals based on how your friends are doing.
But most importantly: Don't let a bad grade get to you. With APs, standardized testing, and the pressure of college, you have to remember to breathe. There will definitely be ups and downs, and it may seem like you are the ONLY one that is struggling, but just keep marching on."
"In order to make the most of RSH and succeed in the class, you must make sure you truly understand the topics rather than memorize procedures. Everyone learns differently so the best way to do this is by seeking help from Mr. Carman and your classmates until it clicks!"
"My biggest academic wakeup call was PCRSH because it was the first class that I legitimately found myself struggling in. Part of it was that the material was challenging, but it was mostly a result of my own effort. I know that most of the students taking this course are academically well-rounded and advanced in most subjects, and there are certain classes where you tell yourself, “I only have to study XYZ minutes for this test,” but this isn’t one of them. That doesn’t mean you should pour in hours of studying the night before. It just means you need to work effectively. Actually DO the homework questions, don’t be afraid to ask every question you have, and take notes on the problem sets because how much you put into this class is how much you’ll get out of it."