<p>I am having trouble scaping by with a B in Algebra II (I got a 76% on my last test). I study, do extra problems in the book, go in for help, ask questions, check my answers etc.</p>
<p>Is anybody else like this?</p>
<p>Why are you having trouble? Do you just not understand the material? Is the teacher the problem?</p>
<p>No, the teacher's actually really good (unlike my Geometry teacher, who was certifiable). And I understand the material in class, but when it comes to tests, I blank. I forget how to do certain things or miss obvious ones. I never have time to go over the test, either, because I take forever.</p>
<p>It sounds like you understand math, you just don't take tests well. You should ask your teacher if he/she has any test taking strategies for you.</p>
<p>I usually understand the math and do well on tests as long as I have a good teacher...but sometimes there are those tests when I completely blank out and forget how to do it. And that's when anxiety kicks in and ruins everything....</p>
<p>...it sorta happened to me today. I had a quiz on Law of Cosine/Sine and angle-side-side stuff, and half way into the period I suddenly realized that I had memorized the formulas incorrectly because nothing was working! Thankfully, my pre-calc hon. teacher gave me extra time after school so i can finish everything. turns out that I didn't need those stupid cosine formulas after all.....</p>
<p>Another thing happened in Algebra II, when we did Logarithmic word problems. I was like, *** was going on why wasn't this working? it seemed impossible to do the questions, and i ended up getting 5 out of 7 questions wrong, but thankfully my teacher gave me pity points lol. Then after the test I realized that I could've plugged the impossible answer into the calculator. :-P</p>
<p>Tests can cause a lot of anxiety, especially in math, no matter how well you know the material. Just practice the problems the night before the test....get some sleep, eat well, etc etc.</p>
<p>looks like you lack confidence in your test taking abilities.</p>
<p>copy down all of the practice problems on to a separate sheet of paper, numbered and everything, as if it was a test. remove everything (book, notes, etc.) from your table and do the problems. Restudy equations that you have to refer back to until you can do it without notes. </p>
<p>remember, problems you get for homework will be the problems you get on the test. familiarize yourself to lessen anxiety when the real test comes.</p>
<p>It's strange how math people are good at languages. If you think about it languages are like math.</p>
<p>that use to be the case with my older sister.
she knew all her pre-calc stuff, but she would start getting all sweaty
and anxious b.f. the test resulting in what i call a brain fart....</p>
<p>Her cure?
She convinced herserlf the day before that she WOULD NOT freak out, and actually spent 1 hr. righting "I will no freak out tommorow" until she internalized it (its time consuming, so i suggest not doing it :) )</p>
<p>Just tell yourself to be calm,
and switch to teconderoga b.c. she said
it feels more secure than lead pencils...whatever that means....</p>
<p>Thank you, esp. aeroengineer. </p>
<p>Also, sciencenerd, I'm actually good at languages. French is my best subject. Then English.</p>
<p>Oh, and core, I agree with your sister! Reg. pencils are much easier to write with.</p>
<p>In 7th and 8th grade I had a really good, tough Math teacher. I struggled in her class, but ended up knowing everything I needed to know for the first year and a half of high school math classes. I did well during that period because it was review. </p>
<p>This year, I'm learning new stuff again. My teacher is good, although sometimes his teaching style jumps from topic to topic. When not jumping around, I do well. However, once he starts jumping around I start to loose track and not do so well. For some reason geometry of a circle is my strongest point....</p>
<p>As for test taking, with Math it's best to take a calm approach and not panic. Just think of all the times you did similar problems to those on the test, and don't rush. Take the time to rationalize things out, and to figure out how to best approach a problem.</p>
<p>oh my gawd. i am SO bad at math >.< so obviously i can't help you. However, I know that if you understand the material, all you have to do is calm down when you take the test. I know, easy to say ==;</p>
<p>Im absolutly aweful at math and Spainish,they are somehow pyschologicly related. All of my friends and teachers find it really strange because im in english ap, apush, and ap bio. I have very high averages in both. It is really a drag on my average. If you contine to try hard and study it will eventually pay off. Stay after school and ask for help also, it really helps and you score browny points, which helps if you really bomb a test. Good look and keep trying!</p>
<p>Yes.</p>
<p>(Asian)</p>
<p>No. I just work really hard and review the material that is taught. I also think practice is critical in mathematics no matter what the level. I don't know how I'm surviving AP Statistics and AP Calculus BC this year! </p>
<p>*Don't give up. It's just one test.</p>
<p>My math teacher is the best one out there. I've never had to study for any of his tests outside of reviewing for exams, yet I've gotten all A's in his classes. I also placed first at a recent math contest, so he must be doing everything right.</p>
<p>I'm very lucky to have him for Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. Yay for tiny schools!</p>