Alright, so I'm doing pretty decent in school. 80's in everything except math. I have a 58% (yes i know that isn't good). I try really hard, I guess I'm just not a math person. So basically I just had a final, and to get into the next "pure" class I need to pull off a 67%. Now it's possible, although I thought it was a hard final... If I don't get a 67, my mark won't be above 60% though, so I have to go into math20 applied instead of math20 pure. My mom probably won't be to happy, but it's not like im doing backflips either. I study for so long in math, I just don't get any results. I go to the teacher when there is a problem and everything, I'm just not doing as good as I should. If I go into applied though, what type of thing should I expect? After I take 20 applied I can go into 30 applied, and THEN 30 pure. I don't really know what to do... I just feel so stupid because all of my friends and family members are getting amazing marks in all of their classes. And then there's me.... average. It's a big blow to my self esteem to have to go into...well a not as smart class. It kind of classifys me as a slower person I think, when I'm actually quite a bright kid. I'm Canadian by the way if anybody thinks this doesn't seem American or anything.
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School Help!
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Quote:I'm Canadian by the way if anybody thinks this doesn't seem American or anything.That system doesn't even sound human! In my old school there were 3 levels of Maths: Foundation, Ordinary and Higher.
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I used to love math until I went into Algebra. Then I truly experienced the hatred of all math when I got into Geometry and I met the devil's work when I tried Trigonometry. The passing grade for my school is 70%. And despite how horribly hard it is I'm on a 95 Average. But you have to realize I'm a psycho. ok? I'm a school fiend because not only am I threatened by my parents I also have the fear of getting nowhere in life lol. I think you really just need to apply yourself. Take time out to look over your work. Make sure you actually get the material. Hire a tutor if it will help. or just ask the teacher. don't just sit there not knowing anything while the teacher is losing you in the dust.
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You, probably, should not take Pure classes. Unless you're willing to try really really hard and study a lot, you'll have no chance. I'd recommend for you to take Academic(1 level lower than pure) classes -- They're quite helpful; if not take CP courses.Applied classes are the easiest. You learn the same stuff as in Academic or University but it just goes slower. Math is the simplest school subject in all of school history. Trigonometry, Algebra and Calculus are the fun stuff If you think you're doing bad then you should put your self down a lower level. Talk to your guidance counselor. Quote:I study for so long in math, I just don't get any results. I go to the teacher when there is a problem and everything, I'm just not doing as good as I should.You'll need to talk to you parents and teacher and counselor. They will surely help you. Does your school offer E.E.P after school?I'm not sure how your school system is though - best of luck!
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Did you actually read my post? I do apply myself and everything. I think that what some of you said is helpful though. A slower moving class might just be the thing for me. I had it semestered, so I had it 6 times a week,so it was a really fast course. Thanks for your help
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oh well excuuse me. let me clarify! push yourself harder. lol those are my standards. for me there is no such thing as being limited. I will work my butt off till I reach what I'm aiming for. I sound like my dad so let me stop. I had a feeling I was about to get attiudish lol sorry
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U R ok some just get math until they're older,don't give up keep trying , when I was young 13 I didn't get it by 17 I was a class asst in math
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Opposite for me when I was 12 I was in the 90's. Ever since I had my grade 8 teacher who failed to teach our class anything, I've done mediocore in math.
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well i read in a magazine that if u study and thnen go to sleep at like a decent hour and get heaps of sleep ur brain will absorb wat u learnt and then it will be there... so dont stay up late studying... go to bed at a good hour... instead of watching tv do the study every night and u will get there!!! some ppl r slower in different subjects!!! U just need to consentrate and do the following!!! it really works
