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Switching schools... and trying to understand Algrebra 2? Can you help?
Hi everyone. So I used to attend a private school and my mom moved me to the local public school in our town. I had just finished sixth grade. But since my old school was ahead of the town school, they started me in the eighth grade. It's great, I have A's in all of my classes...except for Algebra. See, I started almost two weeks late and I completely missed when they were explaining the first chapter of the textbook. I put in a ton of time studying but I still got a 67 on a quiz and then today I probably got a C on a test. I am really miserable, can somebody please help me in understanding Algebra 2? By the way, I'm twelve.
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There is a site on the web called khanacademy.org, which I absolutely love and think is such a good idea. I would recommend to start from the ground up with the basic math that you're already familiar with and his methods of doing it, only because it can get confusing if you just skip to algebra 2.
This could also be a really great time to make a friend, is there a really smart kid in your algebra 2 class that knows every answer? Try to talk to him or her after class, ask them if they will help you and if they're struggling in a subject that you're doing well in you can offer to help him or her out.
If neither of my first two suggestions don't work, talk to your school guidance counselor or one of your parents and request a tutor. A lot of times schools have an after school homework program, I'm not sure if your school would have that or not. If you're school has a program like that it is a wonderful suggestion because you may be able to make new friends, as well as get help with your math homework.
Everyone else offered some wonderful solutions, I hope that I was able to help you :).
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I'm actually a math geek that can help you, but If I'm not around theres always google. I started school late and had to have study sessions after school with my teacher. A lot of teachers offer these on certain days, just ask him/her. Also If you really are that miserable you may want to talk to your parents about a tutor. I have a friend who has a tutor and went from a D to an A.
Hope this helps~
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Well first of all you should probably clarify which section you're in & what is confusing you. I know if you search on youtube there are plenty of people who make videos to remember formulas and explain processes.
Good luck & God bless :)
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