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I'm failing math and feel stupid
I'm failing math for the year with about a 50 average. Its about a third into the marking period. Our grading system is 64=fail. Only me and a couple of other kids are doing this bad. The other kids don't care if they fail. I'm in 7th grade and CAN NOT go to summer school. I feel really stupid asking for help with something so simple. I don't think its fair that they put me in a smart class when I cant keep up. If I switch classes then do you think I could pass? I always do the homework I just fail the tests.
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Hi, first of all don't be ashamed to ask for help! The teachers are there to help you (after all that's their job).
If you can't keep up in the 'smart class' then in my opinion it would be wise if you'd move down. Remember don't be afraid to take bold moves like this. After all the decisions that you make now will affect your future.
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If you switch to another math class, that isn't the same level math you're taking right now, then you'll probably do better. If you feel that's what you think will help, then do it.
If you plan to stay in the same math class, then you need to work extra hard. You need to study often, make sure you understand your homework and get into tutoring.
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It seems as though you answered your own question but need confirmation. If you are in an accelerated class that you weren't in before and cannot keep up it's not your fault. You tried! If you failed wear it as a bag of honor.
Summer school isn't the end of the world even if it did occur. What you need to do is talk to your parents now and the school admin about being over your head in math and stressed. See if they can't help figure out options such as giving you an incomplete rather than fail and continue in other courses.
Have you always been bad at math or in need of a lot of help? If so and this seems lie a long-term issue with math look into whether or not it's a learning related issue. There's lots they can do if it is.
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Hunny, youre in 7th grade. Its not the end of the world yet! You've got plenty of time, and sorry to bring bad news but Math only gets harder.
I dont know much about American education, but is there any kind of final, end of year exam?
In England, many people fail the monthly, end of topic-tests and have to redo them or get bad grades on their report. Then, for the End of Year exam - GCSE, A Level or even just year 7 (7th/8th graders)- they go away, work hard and surprise everyone (I was one of those folks. Predicted a C, got an A. Yeaaaaaah boooooyyyy!)
If not, get those extra marks, just spend a little longer revising, and dont be afraid to ask for extra help outside of class. Its actually better to start now than to wait for the end, so forget what I said above, really. In addition to homework, you must revise the things you aren't sure of, don't redo what you already know! Practice questions and do at least an hours revision before testing yourself too. If you're really struggling to keep up, ask to switch classes, but to be honest, gaining that extra 15 to pass shouldn't take too much, just a bit more effort.
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