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No matter how hard I study , I keep failing

Im in college as an 24 year old , studying maths. I study every day at home for one hour and come into college once an week for 2 hours 30 minuets because my course is part time. They only do part time for the maths course otherwise I would do full time. I dont seem to be progressing much. I started college last month. I have to get An C in maths so I can study at my dream college and study my dream course. I left school without an maths grade. I feel stupid. I try so hard but my brain doesnt seem to grasp it.
Matt85 · 36-40, M
Do you have any hobbies? Persue your dreams instead. :)
Horzes · 22-25, F
@Matt85 My dream is to do law but I need maths to get onto the course
Matt85 · 36-40, M
@Horzes Gonna kinda echo what others have said. A good teacher always helps. One who understands how you're not understanding things and helps you to understand. It could be just a communication thing with your and your current teacher. Make sure to tell him/her what you don't understand.
SW-User
@Matt85 If she isn't improving with a teacher, she will have to teach herself maths. She should get all of the materials she needs and study, on her own, what is being taught in her maths lessons. It seems to me that she does not have a good place to start if she left school without a maths grade. She will need to work hard, but also needs to be interested in the subject.
in10RjFox · M
In which case, it may be easier to start from scratch and develop , so you get the basic and the concepts right. Also check if your arithmetic is right. Often things go wrong due to simple calculation mistakes

If you fail, it means you are also not presenting your working properly. Evaluators do check whether the student has understood the problem and leave proof of logic and award marks even if the answer is not right.

You may find it interesting when you start from Lower grade. Maybe you were not attentive at that time, but now you will find it simple and easy. Engage a lower grade tutor online with whom you can discuss freely.
SW-User
You don't enjoy maths? If you liked it, you would remember more of it. You will have to start learning to enjoy it more. Knowledge is what we gain when we are interested.

My father was a mathematician and used to sit me down to do it with him. His other favorite interest was nature and being outside. He knew all about plants and how to grow them.
Fishy · 36-40, F
I haven't tried it personally, but there is this service called brilliant.org

I've heard a lot of people rave on about how good it is and how it teaches you fundamentals about certain things (including math)

And it's a thing where you do just a little each day and build on it

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Aysel · F
Before your next exam, consider practicing meditation. It will help you avoid being overly anxious because anxiety breeds stress, and stress causes mistakes to be made without conscious thought.
Ramrod · 46-50, M
Maths,that does not sound right,Im studying math,i have math class ????
Alter4Ego · 56-60, M
@Ramrod maths is corrct in the UK
Alter4Ego · 56-60, M
Correct even
Ramrod · 46-50, M
@Alter4Ego Is this person from the UK ?
Convivial · 26-30, F
Maths is like that, until you get a good teacher... Have you though about some private tuition... It might just fill in the blanks
Quick math question, have you ever seen Wolfram's "Wolfram Language" mentioned in your courses?

SW-User
Most colleges offer tutoring services. It really helps when you’re struggling with a subject.
Avinash · 31-35, M
Hating maths wont solve it. I sense that the teacher is not good enough
Alter4Ego · 56-60, M
Is'nt there plenty of help on YouTube and online generally?
oldguy73 · 70-79, M
no problem just get a job at Mcdonalds or burger king
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
Why don't u ask the teacher for help

 
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