I really never thought a pen could do magic. Oh yes! It could if you believe not that he really meant that it does magic by calling it a lucky pen especially when it comes to mathematics.

Gifts, whether big or small, mean a lot to me. It could go as far as engraving itself in my heart, encourage me to do even better and as well make me feel loved.

This pen and textbook was given to me by my math teacher.

During my time in secondary school, grasping Math was a significant challenge for me. I found the subject daunting and struggled to comprehend its complexities. Fortunately, there was a teacher, Mr. Mark, whose mastery of math was unmatched, and most importantly, he had a knack for simplifying concepts to suit students' learning style.

As I prepared for the senior WAEC(West Africa Examination Council), my parents arranged a meeting with Mr. Mark to enhance my math skills. He dedicated his time to help me excel in understanding equations and graphs because I had a problem understanding it, a topic he believed would feature in the exam. Despite his efforts, grasping the concept proved impossible to me initially.

In a bid to motivate me, Mr. Mark challenged me to solve an equation and plot the graph, promising his cherished lucky pen and a math textbook as rewards upon success.

Hmm…though skeptical of the prize, particularly the pen, which he held in high regard, I gave it a shot. Despite my initial failures and reluctance, Mr. Mark's persistence and unique teaching method inspired me to push myself further.

After numerous attempts and guidance from Mr. Mark, I finally managed to crack the code and earn the coveted lucky pen. This experience not only added a prized possession to my collection but also instilled a newfound confidence in my math abilities.

Armed with the math textbook and the symbolic lucky pen, I diligently practiced problem-solving at home. When the Math WAEC finally arrived, I tackled each question with newfound zeal and confidence. The result? A solid grade of C in mathematics, a significant improvement that I owe to Mr. Mark's unwavering support and innovative teaching approaches.

Anytime I have an exam to write I use my lucky pen not just for math but for all courses and subjects, and believe me when I say it brought me luck whether huge or little.

Although, it's been 6 years since Mr Mark passed away. He died in the last twin bomb blasts at the terminus market here in Jos, Nigeria. I will forever remember him through my results, the textbook and of course the pen.

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