Failing calculus, should i invest time on it?

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<p>Hey Guys, </p>

<p>Im currently a Freshmen and taking Calculus 1 but not doing so good at it. I decided to take it because i was good in math during HS, but is another story here. I made a 55 & 44 on my first two tests, & my last calculus test is this Wednesday. I do spend time studying and go to tutoring but it just goes over my head. I have 2 other tests besides this one this week, so should i just focus on my other Tests if there is no way I'm going to pass the last calculus test?
btw. Calculus is not a requirement for my major.</p>

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<p>Oh, hell yes you should try. Just giving up is not the way to go bro… It applies throughout life.</p>

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<p>There’s a difference between giving up, and strategic withdrawl. If you honestly think you can’t do well enough on this test to pass the class, then don’t worry about it. Failing is failing, it doesn’t matter how hard you tried. It’s is more important to try and protect your GPA with doing well in the other courses.</p>

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<p>“I’m failing calculus, should I study for my next test?”</p>

<p>In a word: yes.</p>

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<p>Depends on the school. If your college/university allows grade replacement (you retake the class and the old grade is not in the overall gpa) and you could do better in other classes then I would ignore the calc class. Most schools allow you to do that.</p>

<p>The school I am at does not do this. That is if you retake the class it jut averages in. If your school is like that then it maybe beneficial to try and get the grade higher even if you still fail.</p>

<p>good luck</p>

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<p>TossAway has the right idea. Look into grade replacement at your school.</p>

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<p>If you have a 55 and a 44, is there any way that you can pass the class anyway?</p>

<p>If the answer is no (or “yes but only if I get a 95 or higher” or some other ridiculous number), then I’d focus on my other tests.</p>

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<p>Yes, you should invest more time on calculus. Sometimes its not about the amount of time you spend but what you do in that time. Try to clear your doubts from your friends who are good at math. Spend a good amount of time with them and try to learn their techniques and practice them. Remember math is all about practice and practice. That is the only way.</p>