<p>For the past 4 1/2 weeks of school, I struggle in Pre-Calculus class because I don't understand it at all. My teachers is supposedly the Strictest and most challenging teacher in my whole entire school. Well to me, he's not stric at all but definitely the class is challenging. We took our first math test, I failed miserably in that one, I almost got every answer wrong actually. I'm never good at math except Algebra 1 and some Geometry. Well, I have another chance to retake the math test, but I don't understand anything he taught at all because hes sooooooo confusing when he teachers the lessons at least to me. I'm soo worried that I'm going to fail that class and submit an F grade when I turn in my college applicationa and it will look horrible compare to the rest of my grades!! Also, I heard that during second semester of senior year, that if seniors receive a D or an F in the report card, they will automatically reject you from the school you applied in November, which you probably got accepted at first. i don't want that to happen!! What can I do to bring my grade up in Pre-Calc??? Do any of you know any Pre-Calc websites that will help me with my homework???</p>
<p>woww. sometimes im amazed with how much CC members relate to me. Im in the exact same position actually. I just had a test today...and Im so worriedddd! I just dont get this class! </p>
<p>I'm actually in precalc too, and I have a C, LOL. If you're good at Algebra I and Geometry I don't think you should have much trouble. Algebra I/II and trig come easy to me, but geometry is something I epic fail at, so the first test the geometry parts I put chuck norris on every answer; ended up with a C+ on the whole test. Eh. 2nd test in a couple days. </p>
<p>It's the beginning of the year, I suggest you don't worry about it and just...go on. read your book sometimes if you don't want, and etc. I'm not usually worried about my grade so, you should take it easy too.</p>
<p>And do your hw. I haven't done this the first couple weeks I guess and I'm recently doing it now at lunch (almost) everyday, so my hw grade's gone up from a 10% to a 64% (steadily increasing). It helps, probably.</p>
<p>how bout this... if you need some help, PM me (if thats allowed)... i practically aced the class (really my only strength) so i could prob help...</p>
<p>Take the non-honors equivalent. I struggled through a precalc class my junior year that was too difficult, and if I'd transferred to trig at the beginning of the year like I'd wanted to I'd have had such a better year.</p>
<p>bleh, I am in a similar situation. I get most of the material covered and have actually done a lot of it in 9th/10th grade but my flaw is my inability to do well in tests. I suggest you stick it out for a little while longer but talk to your guidance counselor about other options. In the meantime, read over the chapters and do tons of practice questions. Remember to always do your homework and if there are questions you don't understand, go for help the next day. If he fails to explain them sufficiently, look into a tutor or a smart friend to help you sort out questions. Math</a> Help - Pre-Calculus - Yahoo! Education Math</a> Forum: Ask Dr. Math - High School Archive</p>
<p>Wow.. Same situation, but I'm a junior in Algebra 3. The thing that sucks about Math, especially algebra/calc, is that is you get behind, you're ultimately epic fu**ed.
I recommend staying after school and getting extra help from the teacher, if they are willing to offer it. I never thought highly of that until this year, and it's saving my butt.
If it makes you feel any better, I got 49% on my Algebra 3 Test of Friday.</p>
<p>Or, go back to the beginning of the book on your own time, and just start over fresh.</p>
<p>seriously...teachers are meant and payed to help students and facilitate learning. go in and sit down with your teacher. im sure he will have some options for you to try.
it seems like people are afraid to seek advice out from teachers. they are facilitators. they arent meant to be your enemy.</p>