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So I'm failing Calculus in college...
shponglefan:
Do they grade on a curve? Because that sounds similar to the Calc class I took in Uni. The class averages for the three tests (uncurved) were something like 50%, 40% and 30%... Ended up passing with a C, if only because of the curve.
At any rate, I wouldn't get too stressed over it if you do fail. I failed a couple courses in Uni and it wasn't the end of the world. They tend to be much easier the second time 'round.
Howard_Casto:
--- Quote from: ark_ader on April 19, 2013, 08:25:40 pm ---You just need to spend less time on the computer and more time with your head in the books.
It sounds like old parent talk, but that is what the problem is. Too much distractions.
I'm finishing my degree this year, and I was in the same boat. Once I turned off all the gear and sat in a quiet room with my books I got the job done very quickly.
Math was never my strong skill, but time and patience pays off. I am having the same issues with Z but I will focus and cross that bridge too.
You can do anything if you put your mind to it, and want it bad enough.
I expect to graduate summa cum laude. ;D
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That's good generic advice, but it won't work for everyone. I can't get anything done unless I have a lot of distractions to keep me from getting bored. I know a lot of people that are that way.
Funnel:
@ChadTower The minimum required grade for extra credit is a C. I'm follow this up to Calculus 2, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, etc.
@z_kun Did that book really helped you? I'll see if I can buy a copy of it, looks interesting...
@TopJimmyCooks That's exactly what I'm going to do! I'm going to beg her to see if she can let me retake a few tests. She's not going to say no because half the students have already dropped the course.
@ark_ader Problem is, my college has individual study rooms with privacy. I sometimes spend 3++ hours studying in those rooms and I don't see myself getting better at Calculus... maybe my memory doesn't retain the calc. exercises. I don't know.
Thanks for your input everyone! I'm going to talk to the professor to see if I can retake some of the tests. I don't know why I'm so bad at college math... from 7th grade to 9th grade I was in an advanced math group up until I got out of a vocational high school to study Pre-Engineering with electronics, and the math classes in High School were wayyy more advanced than what I took in middle school.
danny_galaga:
"I bet that there will be like 5 students when the final exam comes..."
Sounds like your teacher is a teenager. No wonder you're failing ;)
ChadTower:
--- Quote from: Funnel on April 20, 2013, 08:01:33 am ---@ChadTower The minimum required grade for extra credit is a C. I'm follow this up to Calculus 2, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, etc.
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This is why I suggested all the extra help sessions. You need to understand this stuff of you'll have no prayer at passing Calc 2. Differential Equations is going to use some of the lighter derivative methods and such as well. Probability and stats, not so much, but that class will be a ton easier if you become decent at the basic calc.
Do you have to take Discrete Math? I took that after Calc 1 and before Calc 2. Somehow it really helped.
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