l find it so difficult to work math and pass once and for all. any techniques on how to beat that difficulty?
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Dear friend, I think your problem is either understanding or or basic mathematics ( some principles and rules ).\n\n"EVERY THING IS DIFFICULT BEFORE THEY ARE EASY"\n\nFirst understnd the peoblem and then think what are the next. Do everything effectively and efficiently. you ask your teacher once or twice or thrice or.... until you undertstood the problem. Understnding creates east of every thing. good luck...\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://futureaccountant.com\n\nhttp://schoolingkids.com
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the only advice i can give you right now is to try your best and hardest.study everyday.focus in class,dont fool around.do our homework.do not slack.ask your teacher if you are unsure of something. participate in class.\n\nhope this helps,and GOOD LUCK!!!
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I have similar problems.  My problem is just being sloppy with calculations and numbers.  I just have difficulty paying attention.  If you continue with mathematics, you may never see a mumber larger than 30 or so after your sophmore year.  You will be dealing with proofs and theroms and the basic structures of math.\n\nMeanwhile, what has helped me is writing down every step, so my teacher can see what I tried to do, and give me partial credit.  After I am done, (or right away on multiple choice tests, or problems with lots of numbers),  I check my answer.  Devise little checks that make sense to you.  In equations, plug simple to solve numbers in the result.  In division, multiply things together.  It often takes less time to check an answer than solve it again.  Also, try to figure out exactly what mistakes you tend to make.  then you know where to focus your attention in checking work.  Solve things two different ways.  Perhaps by graphing and then algebraically.  (This may get you brownie points.)\n\nDon't worry too much.In college I have seen math teachers often make errors on the board, so they know how easy it is to do.  These same teachers will cut you some slack too.
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Usually there are college study groups. Have you ever thought about "beating" the test just by hard preparation? I haven't started preparing yet, other than taking required classes and such. Most of my friends did well on the practice test, but they just had to buckled down and study for it. Just try to prepare gradually. Good luck to you!
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Success in math comes from paying attention in class and doing ALL of the assignments.  My daughter took algebra during 8th grade and got an A. She diligently did every assignment and most nights she had an hour's worth of math to do.\n\nAlgebra can be a lot of fun. I remember taking it in middle school and finding it a strange but interesting kind of math. Algebra can also be confusing and difficult, and many kids struggle with it. Do NOT try to understand it, just learn how it works and learn the formulas.  Math builds on itself. You need to do all assignments so you put the knowledge in your brain It's by doing problems over and over and over that you gain understanding. \n\nDo the assignments. Hopefully the text book your class uses will have good directions and example problems in it.  Read and actually write down the example problems too, especially when you encounter difficulties.\n\nAnd never tell yourself that math is stupid. So many kids complain about math, yet I find I use  many algebraic methods in my daily life, it is amazing.  Learning algebra will make solving math word problems much easier. \n\nDo NOT be scared or apprehensive of Algebra. You will take a school year to work your way through the concepts and slowly your brain will learn how to do the math. Your teacher will explain concepts, and often teachers are available after school if you need extra help.\n\nIf you are the kind of kid who is absent from school a lot, be advised that higher math is not something you can miss. You need to be in class every day. Absences can mean you miss crucial lessons and then you will struggle. A few absences during the school year are ok, but very many and you will find yourself having difficulty with the math.  Good luck and enjoy.
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A C isn't a bad grade, just take your time on homework and don't be afraid to ask questions.  Your teacher is there to help you.  If your school has a study group, join it, if not, start one yourself.  It probably wouldn't be hard to find a teacher willing to help/sponsor it.  Plus there are a ton of on line math help sites and CD-ROMs aren't that expensive either, I've even seen them at Goodwill and other thrift stores.  \n\nSTICK WITH IT.  The world needs more women that are strong at math and it doesn't come naturally for everyone.  So the reset of us have to work at it.  (BTW-I'm a math major in college & I want to teach math, so it's morth it, trust me)
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Believe me.  you just have to force yourself to do it.  It may not be fun(heck, hw is rarely fun) or easy to do the first few times but after a while just doing your homework becomes easier to manage.  It also helps later when you get more homework and end up working from 3pm until midnight.  \n\nWrite a schedule for yourself, allotting a certain amount of time for each subject and leaving space in between homework to take a break.
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I think you can .. and the key is to depend less on technology . like instead of using a calculator for every math problem . try to use your brain . instead of watching a movie about The American history , read a book ... and so on
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u have to study alot, try to really pay attention in class, rightnow im in my freshman year and yeah its pretty tough! so try to study more and go to the tutoring lessons
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Get one of those fat practice books and do a lot of practice --- particularly in math.\n\nI did this for math and walked away with almost a perfect score.
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I had that same problem and what I have done is, I got some part-time help with a math tutor (which is free in Pennsylvania) and take the practice math part and have that tutor check it so he can learn what her weaknesses is so they can address that part of the GED so she can pass.
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As a teacher, I could offer a few tips:\n\n1. Ask your teacher for extra help after school. He or she should be willing to make sure you understand the subject; plus it shows the instructor that you truly care. In addition, see if you can get a classmate to tutor you in any subject you might have difficulty in.\n\n2. Conduct group studies. You'd be surprised to discover how much you can learn studying with friends -- if you remain on topic. Creating a study group the night or two before a big exam could really help you prepare.\n\n3. Eliminate distractions during your study time. Turn you cell phone on vibrate. Turn off the television. Don't pay attention to your AIM. Give your text/notebook/worksheet your undivided attention.\n\nThese are just a few that should help your study habits.
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I never liked math when I was in school, either.  Now that I am in college, it is getting more and more difficult.  I try to make a bit of a game out of it.  Allow yourself to be proud when you get the correct answer.  Math is a challenge and it is supposed to be challenging.  If you get a good grade on a test, do something great for you.  Talk to your parents about rewards to can get for doing well.  If you can't enjoy the process, at least you can enjoy the sweet reward of success!  (I always do a little happy dance when I get the correct answer.  But I am a little crazy)
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You should be fine.  Just get some practice exams similar to the one you will be expecting.  Most standardized math exams have questions that are the same.  Work the practice exam.  If you can not remember things, hire a tutor for a few hours, that will speed things up greatly.  Don't stress, just practice.  You will do fine.  If this seems to daunting, go to a learning center at a local community college.  You can usually get free tutoring for hours.  Good luck.
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Practice with easy stuff that you can quickly remember.\n\nFor instance, if you want to be able to add numbers quickly, remember how to add numbers 1 through 9 to each other (ie 5 + 9 = 14; 2+8 = 10). Once you know these, try writing down double digit numbers and try to solve them in your head.  You will already know how to do the ones column.\n\nFor instance:\n   45\n+19\n-------\n64\n\nLearn easy problems first then move on to hard ones.  You can apply this to subtraction, division, and multiplication too.  It really is just practice that will make you better.
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Then you should start studying.\nLearn a little at a time and always review regularly so you can remember it. Too much info at one time and you brain immediately forgets.\n\nAnd when studying for maths - don't just learn the theories and the formulas. Learn to apply them. Do lots of practice equations/questions. Eventually you'll know what to do immediately after seeing a new question. You won't even hesitate, so you'll save time for even harder questions.\n\nTrust me it works!!!
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I'm crap at maths because I'm numerically dyslexic (I think it's called dyscalcula), so i see numbers jumbled up and have no concept of mental arithmetics. It's not for want of trying! I tried 3 times to get my CSE (it was a long time ago) and got a grade 2 each time. One of the hardest days of my life was when I had to do a numeracy test in order to do teacher training - I just scraped through - after weeks of revision and testing myself. If I can do it, so can you!