be better at math

I worked extremely hard last semester, going in for help as much as possible, doing all the homework, and consistently had a B-. Then three weeks before finals, I started getting discouraged, and stopped going in for help. I didn’t even study for the final! I figured I could get through it. I ended up getting an F and dropping down to a C in the class. I was really upset and realized that with Calc, there are no shortcuts or easy ways out, you have to work hard at it the whole time, and can’t get lazy at the last minute. I hope to do better this semester, so I’m prepared for the AP test in May. :)

So I’ve been going in for help several times a week, doing all the homework and paying attention in class, and I think my hard work is finally paying off! I got a D on the first test despite all my studying but I got a B- on the second test so I’m very excited. I hope I can keep it up. :) Btw if anyone ever needs help with algebra or pre-calc let me know and I’ll try to help you out.

I am in AP Calculus AB (which normally gets the response—“ooh you’re smart!” not exactly. i am just persistent!!) I spend more time doing math than any other class combined, usually two to three hours per day. It’s extremely frustrating because my teacher covers tons of material in very little time, and I have trouble understanding it all. My boyfriend has had to help me with everything, although he’s not taking the class he tries to help from memory of pre-calc. It’s ridiculous. But I am not giving up. I go in for help almost every morning, and I am hoping to get a B- in the class. I think I can do it.