What would you do if your math teacher didn't show up a week and a half before the AP Caculus test without a reason, and you found out that he quit.  There are 12 of us, that aside from being upset that he is gone, don't know how to finish preparing, or what concepts to quickly go over in the next 90 minute class.  Any suggestions?
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Buy your self a Kaplan AP Calc. book. Our teacher recomended it. It helps you to go over all the things that you have leant in past year. I personally had bought Spark Notes one. Because it had flashcards in it. Those books helps you a lot if you have less time to prepare.\n\nP.S. if your school has AP Stat teacher or High school calc. teacher go ask them for some help. I am sure they won't deny. BEST LUCK for the exams.
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Isn't it a Saturday..?\n\nMaybe you're in a really far off time zone or something... *shrug*  Anyways, my advice is to keep yourself focused and on task by starting to think about what's going to be on that math test.  Talk to people around you who are going to take the test also, but instead of talking about how hard they think the test is going to be, ask them what they studied (that means: talk to someone who you know *did* study!), and if they have any last-minute tips about what to remember for the test.  Make sure before you go in for the test, you also take care of the little things that might get in the way of concentrating during the test -- stop in the restroom real quick, get a drink of water before you go in the classroom, and make sure you've got your calculator (also make sure it doesn't need new batteries), and a *sharpened* pencil.\n\nBest of luck!
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This happen to me in jr. high.  I told my mom,  she said, " the teacher must of really wanted you to go, maybe there was something you could of learned that now you missed out on. "  Don't worry about the teachers threat.  I did and had a knot in my stomach,  my teacher just wanted the best for me, and thought the old way of do it else would work.  The only misery I have is wondering what I missed out on learning, even if it was a lesson or two.  Every lesson is something to grow on.  So Just ignore your teachers bad method.  Nothing will happen.
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I like math class, I'm really good at math, and I know that it benefits everyone, but I'm not going to spend my free time memorizing the digits of pi or phi. I can do trigonometry, but on vacations, I will not work problems for fun. I think everyone should get at least an Algebra 2 level of math mastered.
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I was in your shoes once. My brain just doesn't work math the way I was taught it. Are you using the same teacher/tutor or do your teacher and tutor use the same style of teaching? Perhaps trying a new tutor, or getting someone else to work with you will help. I have noticed that not everyone's mind works in the same way. I struggled with math/algebra for years only to later in life have someone else explain it to me and it clicked right away. If someone can present it to you in a way your brain understands, perhaps it will make sense and you will start to do better.\n\nGood luck.
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I know it is easier said, but first try power of silence. It worked for me.  Once you enter into the classroom, you simple have to take charge, stand in front of the class and do not move or say anything until you get total attention of all the students.\n\nSilence is powerful. It took the student about 15 minutes before I got complete silence.  The teacher next door ran to the principal requesting that I be employed full time and this was what they did. The vacancy resulted because the last two teachers for this class could not take it no more and gave up the plan book never to return.   \n\nSecond lay down you class rule.  I had one rule: If you want to stay, you must obey.\n\nThird, inform them that you will have phone numbers, address, and emails to make contact with their parents and guardians.\n\nAlso so not call on anyone in your class to do something before giving them advance notice or before you know them individually. I had an 11th grade student who acted up in class only when students were asked to read in class.  Why? The student could not read and did anything to avoid called upon to read.  So get to know your students. \n\nFinally ask each student to write something about them self and turn it in to you. If it is the lower class ask them to say it while you take time to write what they say.  Now that you are in control, you can teach, not baby sit.
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Sounds like you are well on your way.  I'm glad to hear you are wanting to take you math classes early to open up room for more advanced math classes later.  You can take Geometry early like you are saying and receive credit for it.  Good luck to you.
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Can you talk with your teacher?  I don't know what level of school you're in, but most teachers everywhere really do want to be there for their students and will bend over backwards to help if the student is truly willing to *try*.\n\nYou might be able to reach an agreement, or work out getting some extra help, a tutor, or do some extra project homeworks for additional points. \n\nI come from a family of teachers--my dad, my mom, my aunt, my mother-in-law, and my brother are all teachers.  The one thing I've heard them all say, is that when the student is doing their best, they're going to give them the breaks they need.  The caveat in there, of course, is, are you doing what you have to, to earn the grade?
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Well i love my alg 2 teacher cuz he makes the class fun and really cares about us. My english teacher is compelelty crazy. I think she really is from another planet, she is so fun to mess w/. My Human Anatomy and Physiology teacher is soooooooooo boring, but he's still cool. Last my World Cultures teacher is a real b***h. She loves to give us 2 projects at once, as if we don't have any other classes, and she doesn't give us notes or anything!
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It IS fair to test students on material they missed.  You're almost an adult now; you have to accept responsibility for your own actions and your own education.  You should have a "study buddy" (or two!) in every class who can fill you in on what you miss.  I'm not excusing the fact that your teacher comes unprepared and isn't familiar with the subject matter (blame the principal who made him teach the class, not him), but part of growing up is accepting responsibility.  And in my opinion, someone who has never failed something in his or her life should be able to guess the answers on a DESKTOP PUBLISHING (this isn't exactly Physics) quiz!
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This isn't about fair. It's about two different perspectives of what happened. It's about getting through this and getting the best grade you can while keeping your relationship with your teacher intact (you do have to stick with her for a while, right?)\n\nThe best way to handle this, in my opinion, is to ask the teacher which assignments are missing, and ask if there is a way that you can either do an oral re-cap of what you wrote on your assignments, or if you can do them over and turn them in a little late. Or, perhaps she can come up with another solution, especially if you seem intersted in working with her.\n\nDefinately don't try to make this into and "I'm right and you're wrong" situation. And certainly don't cry "not fair." Try to negotiate and find a middle ground where you can both be happy. Not only will this be a happier way around the situation, your teacher might actually be so impressed by your maturity that she'll be really nice and give you the benefit of the doubt! (Don't count on it tho :)\n\nIf you find that talking with your teacher is upsetting for you, ask a friend or family member to role-play with you before you go in and talk to her. I know, it sounds lame, but it really does help. In your role playing, you not only will you get a chance to practice steering the conversation to the positive, but you might also come up with some other ideas on how to work everything out.\nGood luck!
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If you are expecting a phsyics teacher to try and help you, you might want to edit your question and ask the REAL question instead.\n\nExpecting someone to contact you.... to see if you can email them about the help you need...... so they can..........\n\nLife is too short. Way too short. ASK the question you need help with, not asking if someone is prepared to answer a question!!!
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LMAO!!!!! that is awesome!!! i hate my math teacher....im gonna do that sometime!! thanks!! but, yes, that probably would annoy him!! he gets easily annoyed it annoys us lol!!! this will be great!!\n\nhave a great one!!
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I had a math teacher, I actually felt sorry for him. He could not control the class at all. He would write on the board and there would be spit wads all over the board and in his hair. It was impossible to learn anything in his class. Some people just don't belong in the teaching profession.
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Well, here I go with an oldtime comparison.  Back in the 60's when I was in high school, none of our teachers prepared us for test.  We were expected to read the assignments, study the homework and be expected to know all the material.  I went to a pretty good high school and that's just the way it was.  Now, not having any lectures doesn't make a lot of sense to me.  This teacher seem to be collecting a paycheck and not doing the job required.  Being a retired high school teacher I would advise you to talk to the teacher first and if you don't receive a satisfactory explaination of why she is giving the test under these conditions go the counselor and explain the situation and advise your other classmates to do the same.  I would also let your parents know what is going on and let them call the school and ask to sit in the class for a day to observe this teacher.  I also had an open classroom where parents were allowed to come in and sit anytime they wanted.  This keeps a teacher on his toes, the students on their best behavior and lots of learning to be had.  This teacher is there to disseminate information that is suppose to be important and beneficial for you to learn.  If she is not doing the job she should be told what is expected of her and if she can't do that she should be terminated.  You do have the responsibility though to know what is in the textbook even if your teacher doesn't go over the material.  Since this is high school and not college, you should get some type of guidance or lecture in the classroom.  Maybe she thinks she is preparing you for college though.  Is this an AP or honors class?
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I had this same problem (but in college so I'm really feelin' for you!).  I think the study group is an excellent idea.  I would also express your concerns to your student advisor.  This guy should not be teaching and is obviously ill-suited to teach this subject.  Just because someone knows a subject doesn't mean they can teach it.  I would seriously get everyone in the class together and try to ask your teacher if everyone is supposed to be feeling so frustrated and afraid that they are going to fail.  If he gives everyone in the class a low grade it will reflect badly on him so if he is still being unreasonable suggest that he grade on the bell curve and hope you are on the good side of the curve.  This is a tough problem but definitely let someone in the school administration know that this is going on.  Good luck.
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Two and a half hour classes aren't too bad, as long as you can handle them--some people can't and some people do better in them than every day classes.\n\nI would definitely take Calculus in the semester following Pre-Calculus rather than wait 8 months (through the next semester and summer) to get back into the "groove" with a high level math class.\n\nHowever, there are also benefits to taking a class every day rathe than twice a week.  When a class is held every day, you are being exposed to it every day so it might be more likely to stick in your head.  The concern you mention about missing classes is also a very valid one.  I am currently taking three classes, two of them meet only once a week for 3 and 4 hours each.  I have been sick for the last two weeks and while I dragged myself to class last week, I didn't manage to make it this week so I've missed 1/15th of the class just by missing a single meeting!\n\nIn the end, it is up to you, only you know how you learn best.  If you are doing well this semester every day it might be worth it to wait.  The first few course meetings in a fall semester class are likely to be devoted to review anyway.\n\nGood luck!