I am a university student and have taken 3 math courses at the university level prior to algebra. I have an excellent GPA. The only course that is a serious struggle for me is algebra. I took one course two times, withdrawing the first time, only to earn a 'C' the second time. This was pretty devistating as I am usually an 'A' student. Any thoughts?
2006-07-27 14:31:49 · 6 answers · asked by ? 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I used to be the same, however I HAD to take algebra, trig and calculus to graduate college...guess what, I did it. It was tough but I learned and actually started liking it.
The key is repetition. Even if you don't understand a problem, just copy the worked out solution by steps (and I do mean rewrite it, don't just read it).
Trust me, when you have no choice but to do something, you'll do it.
2006-07-27 14:39:20 · answer #1 · answered by Philbert 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It ain't no killer to make a C now and then. Your GPA will survive. I pulled a D in a trig course, despite making As in algebra, and a beginning calc class. I also took a D in a required course that gave an assignment that I found inappropriate and refused to do. I still came out with a 3.8. Unless your major requires more math yet, you'll be OK.
2006-07-27 21:45:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have a phobia or mental block when it comes to math. Somehow you think you are bad at math so you then seek to prove you are bad at it.
Discuss this with a college counselor and seek a strategy for breaking this thought pattern.
Algebra is fun. You can do it. Find a friend to help coach you through it.
Good Luck,
2006-07-27 21:34:54 · answer #3 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow you sound alot like me. I always made bad grades in all my math classes in high school. They were such a struggle for me. Now in college they still are. I can do good in any other courses, just not math.
2006-07-27 21:34:48 · answer #4 · answered by amandaangel1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could possibly relate to Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences.
2006-07-27 21:35:57 · answer #5 · answered by mwrc09 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your not alone. Im in the same boat... (many of us seem to be...)
2006-07-27 21:37:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋