I'm in college trying to get my degree and I cant pass my math class to save my life!! WHAT DO I DO??

Question

I'm going for my 2 year degree and I want to transfer to a 4 year school but I need to pass College Algebra to do so. I didn't place into college level math so I tried to take below college level math and I still didn't get it...What am I supposed to do? Im so frustrated..Has this happened to anyone else? HELP!

Answer 1

You're overthinking it.

Trying to make algebra more difficult than it is.

Instead of memorizing just formulas, try to memorize concepts, idea, and analogies. You do algebra EVERY single day, in almost everything you do, this is just putting it on paper.

I can generally view any algabraic formula as a currency transaction...
4(x + y) = 40 X= 3 solve for y.
well, if xavier and yolanda work for 4 hours, and xavier makes 3 dollars an hour, how much money does yolanda have to make per hour in order for them to make a total of 40$ for 4 hours work each.

solve it that way, every problem, and you'll be fine. The answer is on the back of this page.

Answer 2

Memorize. You and I have so much in common its a little scary. I too have a math phobia but...unfortunately I have to use some math in my job and even though I can use a calculator of sorts it still sucks. However, I just take my time. I had to do several things when I went through college. One was to talk to my math teachers/professors and explain my math duncity. They understood and many of them told me the same thing...drill. Math is a series of connections where the synapse fire and click together. Once that is established the neural pathway is set and all you have to do is refresh once in a while which I do with my daughter. She is just now learning all the math that I have memorized. I had to take several fundamentals of math courses in college or my Socieology degree. I think that's why I chose it initially as its one of the few major that doesn't require a ton of math. So, I also picked up some tips on how to memorize addition, subtraction and my multiplacation tables but the ultimate key was to rote memorize the sums. However, one tip I will share is cut it down. For instance with your sum 1031 minue 438. Well we know that you can't 8 from 1 so you have borrow so you make 1 a 10 and then 8 from leaves 2. well now you have 3 from 2 which doesn't work so you have to borrow again making it 3 from 3 which leaves 4 from 9 which is 5. However, when it comes to single sum subtraction the best thing I ever learned was to build up and add before you subtract...yes really. If you have 4 from 9 then build it up from there and add a one to make it 10. 4 from 10 is six...then you take the one back and its 5. Does that make sense? Shoot me your email address and I'll show you what I mean. I'll also send you some math moron web sites that will really help.

Answer 3

Do they have any student tutoring assistance at the school? Most schools have students who get paid work study money to help other students out when they are having a tough time in a subject. I used this with calculus and it helped.

Also talk with the professor of the class, most of them are pretty understanding and will try to help you if you have any questions.

Answer 4

You need to talk to your instructor about it. That's the first step. You can also seek out College tutoring programs, which are usually free to students on a drop-in basis. If you need one-on-one tutoring, however, it may cost you a few bucks.

Answer 5

Find a good math tutor to help you study. You can do it but it will take some work.

Answer 6

yes, its happend to me. Get a tutor, and really try hard. I'm right now only taking one class, which is the same math class you're taking! good luck!

Answer 7

Get yourself a tutor if this is so important.Talk to a school counsellor.

Answer 8

get a tutor.