I just got my grades in for the semester...

[RaeSyndrome]

I passed everything, but my Algebra and I told myself I wouldn't be upset, but I really am. I will have to retake it and I'm so worried about my hours and tuition and stuff. I'm not even sure how I'm going to fit it into everything else and if it's actually gonna be an extra or what. Dad knows, stepmom doesn't and I'm afraid she's gonna start putting blame on the things I do. I've never been good at math, so this isn't actually at all surprising. But she doesn't seem to understand that when I stress out, I go and game or draw to relieve the stress and then go back and work on my work some more. I'll do them simultaneously sometimes to keep a level head and she says I can only do one or the other, I can't do both. Math is the only subject I've never been good at and I just can't absorb it. I don't even like it and if it wasn't needed, I wouldn't even be taking it. Luckily my GPA is above the required average to keep financial aid going so maybe I'll be okay. But this just sucks. Math sucks.

 

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Too bad. Don't worry about the extra hours or anything though (if they happen) because several other students will be there with you. And your GPA is still fine and dandy. I know it's hard to focus on the positive stuff with disappointments like this but in a few years no one will even remember that you weren't good at algebra. Good luck.

 

[RaeSyndrome]

Too bad. Don't worry about the extra hours or anything though (if they happen) because several other students will be there with you. And your GPA is still fine and dandy. I know it's hard to focus on the positive stuff with disappointments like this but in a few years no one will even remember that you weren't good at algebra. Good luck.

Thank you, that is true.

My stepmom stresses me out so much sometimes and this is one of those things I know she'll harp about and blame what I do for it and etc. It's hard to get anyone to understand how I feel about it and the struggle of trying to understand math. Especially Algebra. It is a nightmare to me to be honest. I think my main problem though, was not doing late work and worrying that it will make things worse, when in reality it would have actually still been a good thing. I started doing late work, but at that time even that was too late. Anxiety is the worst!

 

[Mistral]

the last option tho. xD

I've never actually failed a university class, though I've come relatively close. Math was a lot easier for me at community college though because everything just clicked; I'm not sure how it would've gone at an actual university, but I don't have to take math, so I'm not concerned about it. xD I was awful at math in grade school, but being at the community college really made everything click. (I also took easy teachers. xD)

Reach out to your professor (or classmates) for help though. It'll help a lot. If your school has a math tutoring center, go to them; they're there to help you. Failing one class shouldn't affect your tuition so long as you're at the minimum GPA for financial aid. I've heard people talk about how they've failed classes, and the most they've said it's done is put them back a bit when it comes to finishing requirements for graduation (which could affect your financial aid, depending on what kind of aid you're getting and how long you're supposed to receive it).

Does your school have a grade forgiveness option? You could use that to retake the class with a different professor (or the same one), and it'll replace the old grade with the new grade, which could help your GPA. Alternatively, if there's no grade forgiveness at your school, if there's a lower math you can take for your degree plan, take that instead. I'm not sure what exactly you're studying, but if you don't need to take the algebra, don't take it and take something else instead.

Don't let your step mom stress you out about the math though. I'm awful with math, and it took going to a community college after high school, sitting through two remedial math classes just to get into the ones for my degree plan, and having wonderful professors that basically dumbed it down for me to understand what the heck was going on. I may not understand the struggle of failing a class (though I've definitely stressed about some), but you'll get through it one way or another, even if it is with just a C. (Remember, Cs get degrees!)

 

[Mykaelochi]

I passed everything, but my Algebra and I told myself I wouldn't be upset, but I really am. I will have to retake it and I'm so worried about my hours and tuition and stuff. I'm not even sure how I'm going to fit it into everything else and if it's actually gonna be an extra or what. Dad knows, stepmom doesn't and I'm afraid she's gonna start putting blame on the things I do. I've never been good at math, so this isn't actually at all surprising. But she doesn't seem to understand that when I stress out, I go and game or draw to relieve the stress and then go back and work on my work some more. I'll do them simultaneously sometimes to keep a level head and she says I can only do one or the other, I can't do both. Math is the only subject I've never been good at and I just can't absorb it. I don't even like it and if it wasn't needed, I wouldn't even be taking it. Luckily my GPA is above the required average to keep financial aid going so maybe I'll be okay. But this just sucks. Math sucks.

Considering that you've been having trouble with mathematics, I would advise you use Khan Academy, which I seen is quite helpful.

 

[RaeSyndrome]

Considering that you've been having trouble with mathematics, I would advise you use Khan Academy, which I seen is quite helpful.

Ahh maybe I'll take a look into that. On the bright side, the tuition has been taken care of and I'm going to retake the class next month. Not really gonna enjoy being back in it, but I've gotta do what I've gotta do to get my classes done. xD

Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Mykaelochi]

Ahh maybe I'll take a look into that. On the bright side, the tuition has been taken care of and I'm going to retake the class next month. Not really gonna enjoy being back in it, but I've gotta do what I've gotta do to get my classes done. xD

Thanks for the suggestion!

You're welcome! Sal is pretty elaborate in explaining things and there are plenty of exercises to do, so I hope it helps!