If you want to raise your test scores next year, use break to review your mistakes from past quizzes and tests. Patterns appear when you slow down and look at them. Fix the pattern, raise the score. #MathStrategy #SATPrep #ACTPrep

AP Calc students: revisit the big ideas. Reread your derivative rules, work one or two integrals, and keep the concepts in your mind. A small investment now protects all your progress. #APCalc #Calculus #StudySmart

One great holiday strategy: choose one topic you struggled with this semester and get comfortable with it again. Eliminating a weak spot boosts confidence in every class that follows. #MathTips #HolidayGoals #AcademicGrowth

Every bit of review you do now helps your SAT and ACT scores later. Consistent light practice is far more powerful than cramming. Build steady habits over the break. #SATMath #ACTMath #CollegeReady

AP Precalc students: reading through your fall units and practicing a few trig or log problems will make your spring units feel far more manageable. Stay connected to the concepts. #APPrecalc #MathPrep #KeepLearning

Geometry students: revisiting triangle rules, similarity, and circles during the break gives you a major advantage on both semester work and SAT/ACT questions. These topics show up everywhere. #Geometry #SATMath #ACTMath

“Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” Yes, Good News to all people, everywhere! Merry Christmas to all, from Mr. Rich!

Your brain doesn’t know it’s a holiday. Small daily math reps keep working memory strong and reaction time fast. #CognitiveFitness #MathTraining

A little math over the holidays goes a long way. Ten minutes reviewing old notes or missed problems keeps your skills sharp and sets you up for a faster start in January. #MathSuccess #HolidayStudy #StudentGrowth

Math is a perishable skill. Two weeks off is enough to forget patterns you worked months to build. Light practice keeps those neural pathways alive. #MathMind #StaySharp

Most of all, rest well and recharge. A clear mind learns faster. With a little intentional practice and a lot of good rest, you’ll step into next semester ready to perform at your highest level. #MathMotivation #SemesterPrep #KeepGrowing

Yes, we will always fail along the path to success.

Take advantage of downtime. If you’re waiting in a car, on a trip, or between activities, look over a few problems or quiz yourself on formulas. Tiny efforts accumulate. #MathMindset #StayFocused #ProgressMatters

The best way to use break wisely is to read your notes like a story. Skim old units, look for connections, and remind yourself how each concept fits into the bigger picture. #MathUnderstanding #StudyStrategy #AcademicGrowth

Enjoy the break, rest well, and recharge. But give yourself the gift of staying prepared. A few minutes of focused math throughout the holidays sets you up for a stronger semester and higher SAT/ACT performance. #MathMotivation #CollegeBound #HolidayStudy

AP Precalc students: revisit functions, trig, and logs during the break. Even light practice keeps you from losing momentum, and you’ll hit Unit 3 with confidence. #APPrecalc #MathStrength #StudySmart

“As you win you become more confident and believe in what you’re doing. But I’m always striving. There’s always something to be done. You either get better or worse, you never stay the same. Avoiding complacency when your successful is the key to the drill,” Curt Cignetti

"You don’t need the most stars, hype, or rankings. You just need discipline, heart, and people who believe in you, and you need to believe in your own abilities. I hope this moment shows you that chasing your dreams is worth it, no matter how big or impossible they seem.”

Practice like it matters—because it will. "My responsibility is to put young women in situations to learn but also fail. And when they fail, I am helping them to make sure they don't make those mistakes when they get hired in the real world." @HailStateWBK

Algebra 2 students: spend a little time with functions, factoring, and exponential rules. These are the building blocks of everything you’ll see after January. Stay connected to the basics. #Algebra2 #MathAdvice #PrepSmart