Thanks for the information.
I am usually very good at tests and things come to me naturally but Java is difficult for me to grasp and I don't know why.
I just took a 40 question Test with uCertify and all I scored was a 50....
Algorithm Design and Implementation 29% (4 out of 14)(This is apparently my biggest area of opportunity-Suggestions?)
Fundamental Object-Oriented Concepts 67% (6 out of 9)
Java Implementation of Object Oriented Concepts 38% (3 out of 8)
Java Platforms and Integration Technologies 100% (2 out of 2)
Server Technologies 60% (3 out of 5)
UML Representation of Object Oriented Concepts 100% (2 out of 2)
Advice I have recieved and tried to follow.
do a lot of coding - (I am doing this and when I have errors I try to figure it out and often go to resources to get the solution)
take practice exams - (I do this but it is almost like I am memorizing questions. I can get an answer right but the cognitive connection is not there. I just remember the question or one similar and choose the right answer... this is not learning.)
Study the SCJA books by Cameron McKenzie - Done it cover to cover more than once.
Use the Cashman Series Java programming - Did it partially but seemed to not help and didn't finish the book.
So I am open to any and all suggestions.
My suggestion -
Cameron, I'll fly you to Texas and you can stay at my house and tutor me for the next two or three weeks.
I have gotten a couple private messages and some helpful advice. Thanks to all of you reaching out.
[ February 01, 2008: Message edited by: Jay Taylor ]