Should I drop the course?...?

*I have never been good at math and I never even got past algebra 2 in high school. I'm doing algebra 2 right now, factoring, polynomials etc. The first test I took I got a D+ on and then some quizzes I did ok on, but 2 already dropped, because I failed them. I have a tutor and we'll spend two hours a week, plus I'll review some on my own and I even go to class and pay attention-but I took the second exam, an d I'm sure I bombed it, I showed work but didn't even finish 6 problems-realistically I guess I could finish it out, but in math average, I probably won't do better than what I've done and I need a c to pass. What other tips do you have?...





I'm trying*, but its not good enough....somehow I guess I could always do better.....

Should I drop the course?...?
I suggest that you take a math class that is slower. Fore example in my school we have Algebra 2 and Algebra 2 concepts which is slower. So yes, u should probally switch out to a slower math class, that way you will understand it better and get a better grade.
Reply:its looks to me like you have a mental block against math and thats the only thing that keeps you from doing well...practice with solved examples in front of u..but dont peep while ur solving them...when u get the problem..ull feel happy...ur confidence will build like that...trust me..it works...oh and whatever u do...dont quit...u need math thrughout ur life...
Reply:a withdrawl will always look better than an F, but if you think theres a chance you might be able to pass it, I'd stick with it and give it your all. You can always drop it though, and CLEP it, depending on how your school does that.
Reply:It sounds like you are doing the right thing, getting tutored reviewing and listening in class. I am sure you are doing homework as well. It is so difficult to advise without more information. Algebra II can be taught in many different ways. the Only clue I have is that you are having difficulty factoring polynomials. That topic can be taught rather extensively, and was in more traditional curriculum.


Algebra courses now are much more applied, which have problems of their own. In many schools Algebra is offered at different levels, with different objective, possibly there may be a course that is a better fit for your abilities, be sure to talk to your guidance counselor and your math teacher about your problem and possible solutions.


Should you decide to drop the course now, please be sure to look for an alternate math course to replace it. Mathematics is an important tool, which will be valuable to you in later life.
Reply:no way. keep at it. in life there are many learning experiences, try it from another angle,start from simple division,addition,subtraction,sounds foolish but it's not. it's called going back to the beginning, somewhere along the line you faltered. try it.