Algebra (代数) was my last class of the day. After the class, Mrs. Sharpnack asked me to stay to discuss my midterm math exam, which I had failed. Although I did well in language and many other subjects, I wouldn't be on the honor roll (光荣榜) that term if I couldn't soon make big progress in math. In just a few weeks, the names of the honor roll students would be read during the class. I was so sad.
Seeing my sadness, Mrs. Sharpnack said, "Do you want me to spare some time to help with your math? I think you can make big and quick progress." But I just wanted to go home and never think about algebra again. "No, thanks," I said. And I explained, "Unlike other students in my class, I am just not good at this kind of math. And no amount of studying will change that."
I almost cried when I talked about it. Mrs. Sharpnack comforted me, saying, "If we work together, I believe you can change it." For a moment, I wondered if she would be right. "What time does your bus come?" she asked. I had 30 minutes left before my bus came, and I told her so. She asked if I would like to use that time to go over the math problems I had met. Encouraged by her, I answered. "I guess so."
We started right then and made a plan to meet each day for two weeks, after which Mrs. Sharpnack would give me a test to check my progress. After Mrs. Sharpnack helped me go over a few problems that day, it was time for my bus to come. I waved her goodbye. In the following days, I continued staying with Mrs. Sharpnack after class. She went over each problem, carefully explaining the solutions.
Sometimes I still couldn't understand what she had said. She stayed calm, though, and would think of a different way to explain the answer. The day to take the test came quickly.
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Paragraph 1: Mrs. Sharpnack handed out test papers.
Paragraph 2: The next morning, Mrs. Sharpnack came in with graded papers.
