How come im not good at math? No matter how hard I try I always mess up on tests?

Question

I have a tutor, he comes and hour every friday saturday and sunday.... I still fail math.... Im good at everything else in school except math.. I even remember in kindergarden have problems with math... how come I can't do it and everyone else can?

Answer 1

You probably go too fast on the test and miss all the small details. If you take your time and think out everything and do it all twice, you might do better. Concentrate.

Answer 2

I'm sure that you have some understanding of some math.
I'll bet that you know how to count your change when making a purchase, cutting a pizza in halves, thirds, fourths, etc., even if they are not precise, without measuring the whole.

I have found from experience with my own children that they did not think of the "limited options" in simple math, especially with written problems.

In simple math, there are four basic options.
One can add and subtract. These are inter-related. Add two numbers or subtract one from another.

One can multiply or divide. These are also inter-related.
If one divides a number, "divider", into another, "divisor", resulting in a quotient, "the answer", then the divider can be multiplied by the quotient to equal the divisor. This is a way of proving the result.

When deciding which function is necessary, there are usually these four options. Advanced math is a horse of a different color, but, common sense reasoning is always used.

If you are into algebra, the above options often come in to play.
Numbers and unknowns are often placed to the left of the = sign or to the right.
In order to transpose the unknowns from the right side to the left of the =, the plus or minus signs must also be transposed or "reversed", meaning the transposed numbers will be added or subtracted from any unknowns already on the left.

When numbers are transposed to the right of the =, the plus or minus signs are also transposed and added or subtracted from any numbers already on the right.

These are pretty basic rules, but you should try to understand why this works to solve simple algbraic math.
Ask your tutor to show you and explain.
Simple example of transposing. Without actually subtracting, the numbers transposed gives the correct answer.
+15-5=10
+15-10=+5

Hope this helps a bit.

Answer 3

People are "wired" differently. Math is just not your thing. Unfortunately, you have to figure out enough to keep your grades up, but it sounds like you are taking it really hard. DON'T. I have only used basic math since I graduated high school and get by fine. I excel in my jobs because they are all about communications and event organizing, things that I am good at. Just hang in there, do enough to get by, and don't feel bad that it isn't your thing!!!

Answer 4

not everyone else can. that's why there's money in tutoring.

most likely, your mind just doesn't do math. some ppl are good at math, but can barely read. others are really artistic, but not good at normal academics. I'm good in all my classes, but I can't concentrate to save my life. My brain just doesn't do concentration.

Answer 5

Try harder and try to ignore any distractions