im failing math and no one will help me?

Question

I'm in the 8th grade. My mom is always working and when shrle isn't, she's doing paperwork. My sister is in nursing school and is studying so she can't help me. My dad comes home late and I barely see him. I'm failing math and I can't take it anymore. I have a 60 average. When I ask my teacher for help, she says "What don't you understand? It's not that difficult" I always take notes, I copy everything she writes.I know it's long, but please read all of it. I do fine on the homework, but when it comes to quizzes and tests I always fail.
I made my first 100 on a test the
other day, but I've gone back to my old ways. My teacher never takes a grade on homework, only homework quizzes (to make sure you did all your homework. And they're once every six weeks) and quizzes and tests.
These are my grades so far this six weeks: Every time I look at a math problem I just want to cry (and I do, if I'm at home. If I'm at school my eyes just water up) I'm in jr. High and I cannot fail math. I have ok grades in all my other classes, so it's not like I'm a bad student. I concentrate the most in math and try so, so hard, but when we're taking notes on the new lesson it's all I can do to just keep up with the
writing. By the end of the lesson, I have all these notes but have no idea where to start. Meanwhile, everyone else is already almost finished with their homework. When we're taking a daily quiz, I'm always the last person to turn it in and everyone is waiting
on me so we can start the lesson. I've never NOT been last. I hate it. I hate all of it. I usually get about 5 hours of sleep, 6 if I'm lucky. And it doesn't help that I have math 4th cause by then I just get so tired. So please help me. I don't know what to do anymore. I hate this so much I just wanna give up, but I know I can't. My parents tell me to apply myself but they never listen to me. I'm just a kid who won't go anywhere in life.

Answer 1

It is completely normal for an eighth grade student to struggle in mathematics. I see it everyday, for I am in the ninth grade. I currently have straight A's, maintain a 4.5, and am currently in the top 1% of my class. I am not bragging, I am just stating this so it will support my suggested solution. 1) If you have a text book, take it home every night and read over the section a few times. It may help you even more than your teacher. 2) Khanacademy.org. Visit this site and type in what you are going over in class. They have a video tutorial for almost every subject of mathematics. 3) Just adjust your study habits. The way I am analyzing it, you don't have very much motivation at home, which is a drawback. This means you need to be better at prioritizing and being self motivated. Instead of going out with friends, stay home and hit the books!



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Good Luck!!

Answer 2

I don't know how helpful this would be without your parents involved, but...



Your teacher isn't doing her job. Her job is to teach you, not throw information at you and hope you pick it up. If you are trying to pay attention, applying yourself and working hard in class, and STILL NOT understanding the material, she is at fault. It doesn't seem like talking to her is getting you anywhere, so I would recommend talking to your guidance counselor or principal. Explain the situation the way you did here. Take copies of your notes and your homework with you.



You aren't the problem. You aren't. The math isn't even the problem. The problem is that your teacher is not teaching in a way that is helping you to learn, and she is responsible for that. This could possibly be something else you could discuss with your guidance counselor - is there another math class you could take instead?

Answer 3

You sound like you have a basic grasp of math and just need a little help. Try and talk to your teacher first about a little extra help, if that fails, try talking to your guidance counselor or student adviser to see if there is an after school study group for math. And lastly, see if you could study with one of the A students in your math class, your teacher might be able to arrange that. Whatever you do don't quit. You will need math in life whether you believe it or not, most professions require a decent knowledge of math. Good luck, and remember don't quit.

Answer 4

Let's start by posting 1 or 2 math problems on Yahoo Answers Homework or on Yahoo Answers Math and Science / Math. >> When you post the problems, make sure to write that you want us to explain the logic, rather than just giving you the answer.



I suggest you just post 2 questions. Generally when I see someone posting more than about 6 questions, I believe that the person posting just wants me to do her homework for her. I skip those postings.

Answer 5

1. I recommend that you visit khanacademy.org. The instructor explains mathematical concepts very well. An intuitive understanding (and some confidence) is probably all you need.

2. I also recommend that you contact your guidance councilor about switching math classes.

Answer 6

First of all you need more sleep! 5 hours dont cut it. You may not be getting enough sleep by worrying or partying. Dont worry, while u get ready for bed cover up any distractions like cell phone and such. Try that first!

Answer 7

Not everyone is good at everyhing.



Time to make an appointment with your guidance counsellor or teacher .



I dropped math after Grade 10.

Answer 8

Now look at your answer... Now show it to your mother and maybe she'll understand after she reads it all. There has to be some point such as before she goes to bed that you can turn on your computer and show her this whole thing that you typed.

Answer 9

Ask your parents if you can get a tutor. You are willing to improve and your parents will realize this if you ask. Try using this site, too. My friend used to HATE math, and now she's a "mathoholic."