Especially if you are not good at that subject? I am really bad at math so I keep failing at it.
2006-10-26 06:35:05 · 8 answers · asked by JM 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I'm not a math major! It's a stupid required course to get my degree!
2006-10-26 06:39:36 · update #1
I failed Calcus 3 twice. It was required for my BSEE. I looked at where I faltered everytime we got to that or those sections. It turned out to be that I do not see well in 3D. So, the third time I took the class, I worked hard, and prayed hard, to do well in every other section. Also, talking to the prof. to let him/her know where you have the most trouble helps.
I passed the class on the third try.
If you really want this degree, don't give up.
2006-10-26 07:47:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I failed the last required course for my degree. I also failed the last graduate course I took in chemistry.
Contrary to what some might say - telling yourself you "can do it" does not necessarily work. After a 4 year degree in chemistry and 2 years of studying physical chemistry, I simply hit the wall of my own ability to do the work and understand the material. Anyone who thinks 3 years into doing quantum mechanics means I have some inherent ability to just keep going is insane.
Failing the course in my undergrad work was equally due to a total incomprehension of the material - and this was something I thought I could have done well. My teacher sucked. He apparently subscribed to the "if you want it bad enough, you'll understand it" school of thought.
See if your school offers another course which is easier, which would help you prepare for the required course you must take. Check out the tutoring available - either through the department or college or else through other students. I recall there were always notices posted around dorms/departments for tutoring help.
Ask your teacher for help. I've taught college-level classes, and little frustrated me so much as seeing students struggle and fail because they wouldn't ask for help. Your teacher - or another one of the mathematics faculty - should be able to help you.
Ask one of the faculty or your advisor in the department where your major is located ... you can't be the only student who has had problems with math. You might be able to get help from people who are already on the same wavelength as you, who understand your degree's needs better than the math faculty.
Personally, I recommend doing all of the above.
2006-10-26 08:16:07 · answer #2 · answered by Elizabeth S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self-fulfilling prophecy hon -- if you keep telling yourself that you're no good at math, you've already set up your own mental block to actually learning it. The basic math class that most college students must pass as part of the core curriculum consists of math one should have learned in high school. Get a tutor so you can start seeing that you CAN do this; that it is NOT beyond your capabilities. Start believing in yourself that you can have the aptitude for it. If you can add, subtract, multiply and divide, you can succeed at the only slightly more complex math they include in Math 110.
2006-10-26 06:43:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Then maybe you should consider changing your major.
If you really enjoy math, then maybe you should analyze your study habits. Stop going out and re-read your notes for the day. Go to the math labs your department offers and ask the teacher for outside sources to supplement the material so you'll be challenged to apply it further.
If you've already tried all these and are still failing then try another science as a major.
2006-10-26 06:37:33 · answer #4 · answered by tiger_lilly33186 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most colleges offer tutoring. Is there a different course you can take in math, that might be easier? Or some college also offer basic courses that don't count as credit, but prepares you for the college credit courses.
I have to take math to for my degree (not a math major) and I am dreading it!
2006-10-26 06:39:55 · answer #5 · answered by jack russell girl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I failed statistics in college and had to retake it. Get a tutor! Most universities provide them free of charge, and just remember that once you get done with those requirements you'll never have to do another math problem again. Good luck!
2006-10-26 06:41:02 · answer #6 · answered by BoardingJD 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I... like yourself need a math credit. So..... I am going to wait until my last semester and take it by itself that way I can focus on that class all by itself. You may want to check into getting a tutor or starting with an easier class as well to jump start you into the next level.
2006-10-26 06:57:48 · answer #7 · answered by angelbear1202 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, i failed one class, re-took it and got it done with. there aren't many ways around it. if you suck at math though, why are you a math major?
2006-10-26 06:37:30 · answer #8 · answered by ms.chic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋