<p>So I'm a sophomore in high school taking algebra II right now, and ive always been super confident in math. Problem is, I just took a midterm and I got a C on it - there were a ton of silly mistakes and stuff like that :</p>
<p>And this midterm is REALLY making me panic. I had an A+ before this, and for this test, I didn't feel confident at all what I was doing, and this has never happened to me before in math. I even did some practice problems beforehand just in case, even though I usualy never study for math.</p>
<p>Anyways, I just needed to vent my feelings. I haven't thought about anything else all day and it's really bothering me, and the fact that my parents- which are Asian mind you- are going to see my midterm grade for math next week, is making me really, really, nervous. I keep trying to convince myself it's not a big deal since it's only one grade and I really have to make sure I'll do well on the next one, but I can't seem to relieve my stress and panic at all. Any advice? >.</p>
<p>Advice to relieve stress and panic?
Stress ball :)</p>
<p>Just kidding. Those things don’t work. I’m in the exact same situation as you though, if that makes you feel any better. It probably doesn’t.
Personally, I would study until I’m eating, breathing, and sleeping math. Since there is no way I would let myself not get an “A” in a class, I don’t worry about it because I know I’ll bring it up some way or another.</p>
<p>I was generally quite good at math without much studying until I took algebra II. This is when I realized how easily silly mistakes can drag you down and just how helpful practice problems are in eliminating these mistakes. As soon as I started studying for math even for just about 30-40 minutes, I was able to learn some common mistakes I make and correct them before the test.</p>
<p>Anyway, don’t worry about your parents. I’m sure your parents are very harsh, but in the end its your education. just tell them you got a C, either you hear what they have to say in your terms or a week later when the report card comes in right?</p>
<p>Parents will go through their thing, just bear it. But it’s useless to brood on the past. Thinking about a bad grade won’t magically change it, so i guess adapt to the situation. Looking forward, create new goals. By now, i’m sure you have the motivation to make up the loss. You managed to get an A+ the first half. Why not aim for it in the second half? If you show progress, your parents should eventually be fine. Anyways good luck. fingers crossed that things work out in the end. Just remember, look forward.</p>
<p>Don’t stress out about this!! Things like this happen, and the only thing you can do is to learn from them in order to prevent the same thing from happening again (cliche I know, but it’s true). If you’ve been doing well in Algebra II, then have that confidence in yourself! An A+ is not an easy accomplishment, and the fact that you still have high standards for yourself is good. Keep these high standards, but don’t let the slip ups bring you down or discourage you. It happens to EVERYONE, I am 110% positive your parents have slipped up on tests before whether they’d like to admit it or not (I have Asian parents too…hahah). If your parents are disappointed, you have the entire 2nd semester to show them what you’re made of. So in the meantime, relax for a couple of days and give yourself some time to detox. After a few days of break, you will be refreshed and more than ready to tackle 2nd semester. Good luck!</p>
<p>One test usually won’t be that big of a blow to your grade. Usually. In my APUSH class a 78 on a test is enough to bring a 100 down to a 90. Teachers in my school never give any work so it’s mostly test grades. For the last marking period in pre calc the only grades I’ve received are 3 test grades.</p>
<p>… I made those mistakes in Geometry. So I simply learn from that. However you really shouldn’t stress out about this. Learn to stop making small mistakes and you will comeback.</p>