i am in 8th grade and i have to turn in my high school schedual really soon. i get b's in algebra but they say geometry is harder. i don't know what to do!!!!!help!!!!
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I teach geometry and I can tell you it is different for everyone. Usually if you were great in Algebra, Geometry turns out to be hard. Its all because it is a new way of thinking. You have to train your brain to think abstractly and problem solve. So if you did greta on problem solving in algebra then I would say give it a try. But I would not recommend taking Geometry as a 9th grader. Usually at this time in life your brain may not be developed to handle abstact thinking and no matter what you do, the material will always seem out of reach. \n\nYou have 4 years in high school. You dont need to rush the math.
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Study harder. If that's not the problem then talk to your teacher & try to figure out what to do. They will know best what you need to do to pull up your grade. Oh and tell your parents if you are still in grade school so they don't find out later & get really mad, unless you know you can pull it up or they won't find out. But if you do tell them then approach them with the "I'm really trying & I don't know what else to do" attitude so you'll be less likely to get in trouble!
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Cool question.  I would ask your teacher the same question.  Hopefully, they might be able to make some changes to make learning easier for you.  Having a good grounding in math is a very important building block for almost everything in life - especially when you learn geometry and algebra.  \n\nGood luck!
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I think that what's so tough about math, and why everybody hates it so much, is that it's kind of like "gym class" for the brain.  It's hard at first, even painful if you're not used to it, but the only way for it to get better is to do a bunch of hard, boring exercises until you get used to it.  Just as exercising is hard at first, once you start building up muscles it starts to get easier.  It's almost literally the same way for your brain, except instead of "building up" your brain, you're actually creating new pathways in your brain.  It's like clearing a path through a jungle; it's really hard going at first, but it gets easier each time you go over it.\n\nYou do have to "get it" to begin with, though.  That's where your teachers come in.  If you're not understanding something, get them to help.  That's their job.  You may want to talk to your parents about it, and maybe look into getting a tutor.\n\nGood luck.  Just remember:  The second time is always easier than the first.  The third time is easier than the second.  The fourth time...
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Ask your math teacher if he/she can recommend some students to you that are doing well in the class.  Maybe they can help me with what you miss.  If they live close to you, they could help you out after school.  Also ask the teacher if you can tape record the class.  That way at least you can hear what is going on and maybe that will help you with the lesson.  You can also ask if the teacher would mind staying late on day a week to help you with the parts that you don't understand.  If you are willing try the teacher is more likely willing to help you.  I can't say that everything will work, but you can try.
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I wish you the best of luck, I know how hard algebra is. Here are a couple of websites that will hopefully help:\n\nhttp://www.algebrahelp.com/\nhttp://www.math.com/homeworkhelp/Algebra.html\nhttp://www.purplemath.com/\nhttp://www.helpalgebra.com/\nhttp://www.algebra.com/\nhttp://www.mathleague.com/help/algebra/algebra.htm\nhttp://www.freemathhelp.com/algebra-help.html\nhttp://www.gomath.com/algebra.html\nhttp://archives.math.utk.edu/topics/algebra.html
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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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I'm pretty good at math. In fifth grade, I was already taking Magnet Algebra I. Then, in sixth, I took Geometry...etc. I'm in high school now and I finished all Calculus levels two years ago, with numerous awards from competitions. To me, math is fun! But, there are people who excel at other subjects, and everyone is entitled to their own opinions
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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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Trigonomery is much harder than geometry. You do more than angles, and solving for sides there, but not impossible. If you know your graphs and algebra(NEEDED)really well. Go ahead, but be warned, its a bit harder.
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I don't think you will find it hard. They usually start from the basics even in college. But you have to visit the prof or tutors outside the class to be clear on some things.\n\nGo for it if you want to take it.\n\nI disagree with most of the answers below -  I took algebra in college and the first couple of weeks is usually a refresh of what is thought in high school. It dosen't start getting difficult until later on in the semester. Maybe I'm just smart but Algebra is one of the easiest form of math.
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take class, easier. plans to study math on cd less solid (for most people), than having to do it every day in class.  (learned 80% of my calculus the night before the AP test, got a 5 out of 5)
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go to bed you should not be up at this time if you are at school honey.....never mind the mathematical solution you need, go bed and it will all be clear in the morning...nite nite
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I'm not the teacher, but when I took Algebra 1 in 7th grade (the double advanced class), everyone turned in their homework regularly, and only on a few occasions did people forget it. Everyone passed the class with at least an 85% average and went on to Honors Geometry for 8th grade. This might just be because we were the smartest Algebra class of the school since we took it so early, but I hope this helped.\n\nNo one made F's.
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Make a study plan. Do things one at a time so you don't get confused and you can focus on each subject. Allot an hour or two for each subject and keep the other subjects out of your mind for that time. Just take out what you need for geometry on geometry time and keep your chemistry and spanish stuff away on these times. Take a 15-20 minute non-academic break after every subject - short phone call, walk around, skip rope, eat... Just take it one at a time so you don't get stressed out. :)
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the best way is memorization... some may say otherwise.  It will take a while, but multiplication is KEY to mathematics... if you dont get your mult tables, it will make math more tedious in the long run.  (trust me, I am a math teacher).  Start by writing your times tables over and over again.  Then either make or buy some flashcards.  Also, Get your parents and friends to quiz you.  \n\nGood luck!
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Ok its too late to help you with your finals but take a look at purplemath.com. Perhaps it may help you a bit. Alternately, I teach math online and if you are really interested in improving over the summer,we can work out something.\nAll the Best