Reports are comming out tomorow, and I did really bad in math. I got like a C or D. I used to be an A last quarter. We had two tests in which I got one D and one C. The most thing my parents care about, out of all the subjects is math, and when they see my grade I will ... well .. theyll give me hell basically.. how can i calm them down and tell them that I will try to do better next time, what should I do to make them understand that I know that I did a mistake and etc.... Please help me im despr8!thxx
2007-02-14 02:22:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
1. Figure out why you got a C and a D. (reasons not excuses)
2. What can you do differently next time? (be specific)
3. Tell your parents you did poorly. (wait for them to ask why)
4. Give them reasons (keep it short, but don't rush through it).
5. Tell them what you are going to do differently next time.
This will demonstrate maturity, and they will probably either accept your plan or work with you to improve it--instead of imposing a solution of their own, regardless of your desires.
Then, it becomes absolutely critical that you stick to your plan, so make it reasonable and achievable!
2007-02-14 02:52:27 · answer #1 · answered by Restless 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are your grades slipping because you are having problems understanding the Math or are you having problems due to goofing off in Math class? If it's due to a lack of understanding the work as well as you did before, I'm sure your parents will understand and help you. If you've just been goofing off, then you'll just have to roll with the basic hell they'll give you for it. For every wrong choice we make in this life, there is a consequence. You will have to take yours too. Although a C isn't too bad when it's the best you can do, it's also really bad if your best is usually an A. Take full advantage of the opportunity you have to study hard and get an excellent education or you will regret not working harder one day in your future. Make yourself proud and do your very best always. Then if you get a C you will know it was the very best you could do and you won't have to worry about what your parents have to say. But somehow, I don't quite think you did your very best this time.
2007-02-14 02:45:18 · answer #2 · answered by froggsfriend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have your old tests, take them and redo the problems you did incorrectly. Show these to your parents with the report card and explain that you're making an effort to understand and to improve. If you feel that you need extra help to improve before your next report card, be prepared to tell your parents that. For example,
"I had some trouble in math this semester. It was harder than it's been before. I did my homework like I always do, but the tests didn't turn out so well. I made corrections so I could learn from my mistakes. Because math is getting harder and I'm struggling, I might need some extra help. Could you help me with my homework sometimes if I ask or pick me up after school if I need to ask the teacher some questions at the end of the day?"
Of course, tell the truth. If you slacked off, own up to it. In any case, show them that you have a plan for doing better. Your teacher should be able to help you if you get stuck along the way or need help going back over old material that you didn't grasp.
We all have times when our grades aren't as good as we want them to be. We learn from it and move on.
2007-02-14 02:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you want to sit down with them and go over it together. This will show them that you are being responsible and making an effort to confront and fix your situation. Tell them honestly what you believed happened and tell them honestly, in detail, what you intend to do to change this.
You can start by setting a goal, and outlining where you think you went wrong. Maybe you didn't study hard enough, or maybe tests make you anxious, maybe you need a tutor - whatever it is - be honest. You're not going to go right back up to an A so compromise with them and try to set a goal for now to get a B on your next assignment.
2007-02-14 02:35:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Face the music and face it early. Before the report cards come out, go to them and tell them that you don't think you did very well in math. Explain why and be truthful. Make sure you do better next time.
No matter what your parents do, say or think, they want you to do well. If you aren't doing your best, you're only cheating yourself and that catches up with you eventually.
Good luck.
2007-02-14 02:37:13 · answer #5 · answered by Just Me Alone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well tell them what happened...if things got hard and you tried to get help from the teacher...tell them the truth, and you will be better off. Tell them you didn't pay alot of attention in class (if you really didn't pay attention!)
U know your parents may get mad at you or yell at you cuz of your grade, maybe they won't get that mad as you think..! At least a C or a D is better than a F.
Maybe it will be better than expected. What if you got a B???
Keep up your confidence...maybe you will have a good grade...you just never know!!!
2007-02-14 02:28:37 · answer #6 · answered by ♥mcmanda♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh sweetheart! I really know what you mean!
When i got a result at school, I kept the results for couple of days till the weekend was over, because i knew my mum/dad would be madly forcing me to get stuck and learn learn learn and i wouldn't be able to hide but be with them all weekend!!....
find a way to explain with pain that you didn't mean to, and how you can improve yourself....
good luck mate
2007-02-14 02:27:59 · answer #7 · answered by Spark S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
promise to study more and do it!
2007-02-14 02:27:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋