yea, hate to study and have tutoring twice a week, but it dosent seem to be helping! help plz!
2007-01-21 18:04:24 · 9 answers · asked by curvy_cutie_4 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
do your homework
2007-01-21 18:14:16 · answer #1 · answered by shortlaguna 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you in high school, college? What kind of math class?
I guess the thing I would want to know is, why the failing grade? Are you failing because you cannot pass the tests, or because you aren't turning in your work? Either way, you might just need to spend more time on the math. Unfortunately, there's no substitute for this. I used to hate math too, and when I finally figured out that I could DO IT if I just slowed down and gave myself extra time to do it...well, I ended up teaching math and loving it. :)
If you spend a couple of hours a week with a tutor, and that's all the math homework you do, you are probably not going to improve your grade by much. Sorry to break the bad news. :) If your time with the tutor is spent on playing catch-up to get classwork done, you are probably not using that time as wisely as you could. That time should be spent reinforcing concepts. The tutor should be helping you learn the algorithms (procedures for doing different types of problems) using fewer, well-explained examples, rather than just coaching you quickly through lots of work.
Another thing you might not want to hear is this: basic math facts are important. Yes, you need to be able to do your multiplication facts, and be able to add without counting on your fingers. Now, I am assuming here--I don't know if this is a problem for you or not, but if it is, you really need to work on it. I have seen a lot of students who couldn't grasp concepts--not because they weren't bright enough, but because they were too bogged down in stuff they should have memorized in grade school. It sucks, but do flashcards, worksheets, whatever it takes and practice those math facts, old school style. It works and it helps with everything else you do in math. :)
Good luck!
2007-01-21 18:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by indeterminate vegetable 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take notes in class, even if it means writing your own step-by-step notes to solving a problem. If you have the answers in the back of the book, they can be your best friend in trying to solve problems also. Usually the book will explain and use examples which you can follow. Unfortunately with math, practice makes perfect. Try to find a place that you enjoy studying, like by a window, that way, when you look out to think there is something relaxing to help your mind figure the equation. A friend or classmate who also has difficulty in the subject is also helpful.
2007-01-21 18:12:07 · answer #3 · answered by Mindy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to get part the mental block of, "I can't do math - therefore I hate it." I used to be the same way in grade school. I had tutors too. They were not able to do much for me because I just went through the motions, but I didn't really give it my all. It wasn't until college that I got my brain wrapped up in enough confidence to succeed. I think it was because by the time I was in college I was doing the math because I wanted to accomplish my academic goals, not because I just had to finish grade whatever and please my parents with a good report card. I had to want to do the hard work for myself. It was then that I realized that I was capable and had just brainwashed myself into failure with my, "I can't do math" attitude. I ended up becoming an elementary school teacher and teaching the same math that used to be the bane of my existence. You have the power to do well. You just have to make the choice to believe in yourself and truly give it your best effort. Good luck!
2007-01-21 18:15:52 · answer #4 · answered by connorsmom916 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem as you. I keep failing my math and came to a point where i HATE Math. Its true. But now, everything's changed. You need to build up your foundation and keep practicing those basic questions till you know it at the tip of your fingers. Once you have mastered the BASIC, you can do almost everything. Trust me, master the BASIC and you'll be on your way to doing Math.
Remember, BASICS first !
Good Luck !
2007-01-22 01:56:37 · answer #5 · answered by Daisies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not enable your coach help you as a lot... that is a wide difficulty with some tutors, its extra reachable for them (and also you) to provide you to strong of tricks or merely allow you to recognize the answer at the same time as engaged on homework. one way I succeeded in math become by technique of doing extra homework issues than were assigned and memorizing each and every of the formula, in my journey many attempt and quiz questions come right now out of your e book, out of the unassigned issues. in the adventure that your already doing those issues then you surely ought to guage probable dropping all the way down to at least an extra reachable aspect of math. also, do not rigidity out about some undesirable attempt ratings your in eighth grade... colleges received't even seem at what you've finished in center college. merely that's mandatory to keep it up in intense college and keep the partying for school, because once your in...and this is going double for a prestigious college... YOUR IN. the in user-friendly words way out is to commit against the law or end.
2016-12-02 21:22:54 · answer #6 · answered by cottom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you even talked to your Teacher. Sometimes they can explain better when you ask the correct questions. Also you need to do your part in studying. Tutoring helps but they can't do it for you.
2007-01-21 18:38:37 · answer #7 · answered by Joyce E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to practice that is the only way you will learn...and you definitely need to study!
2007-01-21 18:12:45 · answer #8 · answered by miztiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice.. practice and practice. get a mentor who can show you in the simplest way..
2007-01-21 18:14:00 · answer #9 · answered by T K 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋