It is always hard in the beginning. I did not fair well in Algebra either but there is a website called microsoft math that may help you. I had my daughters chemistry teacher come to my house two times to help me understand it. Now i was the one that felt stupid. But algebra are for brainy people. Not every person is math inclined and even though I wanted to learn it, I just could not get the concept of formulas. I also got a book at the library "Algebra for dummies". It also helped me out. Dont give up. You will get through it. Just get the resources. Use online sites and the library. Good luck.

Thanks for the support. I will check out the site and I guess I will get the book. Its like I said, the problem is I "get" it in class, I "get" it on homework, I am doing awful on quizzes. They are a larger part of my grade than the homework :( And to top it off I HAVE to get a C or better to even be considered for the program I want to attend next fall.

I have been looking things up on line...... Thanks again!

Do NOT give up! Change your attitude NOW and turn that frown upsidedown! What is your algebra problem? I can help you with it. I am a great tutor. I will be more than happy to help you. I love math! Send me a personal message, if you like, and we can work this out together.

First: Stop working with your husband. You need to build up your confidence and talking to someone who tears down your confidence is counter-productive. Surround yourself with positive, supportive people -- like here on TBD!

Second, take time to work with a tutor in the afternoon. Ask your husband/family to work with you and help you out with the chores. You deserve to succeed. In my opinion math problems are best resolved face-to-face.

Third, Visualize success -- every time you start to worry about failing a quiz -- STOP. Visualize yourself walking confidently into the classroom, taking a quiz, and receiving an A. Replace your worries with visualizations of success. Let yourself believe that you can do well in this course.

Fourth, you may want to talk to your teacher or a counselor at your school. Math Anxiety is a real phenomenon. Talking about it may help. Also, try repeating a simple phrase with your breath. I have used this to overcome anxiety so that I could concentrate on my work.

Check out these websites:

http://www.mathacademy.com/pr/minitext/anxiety/

http://mtsu32.mtsu.edu:11064/anxiety.html

Fifth: Remind yourself of your goals. Why are you going back to school? What do you want to do with your education? Surely, it will be worth it in the long run to get through this class. Remember your end game. Use that to help motivate you.

Sixth: Get a good night's sleep before the quiz. Fatigue can cause your thought processes to go awry.

Best,

Candace

no further suggestions...you have gotten some really great ones in this thread

just hearing your frustration and wishing you progress!

btw I stink @ math

I know exactly how you feel. I am taking my 2nd level of Accounting and it's required for my major but I hate this stuff and will never do it for a living. I suppose it's important to have a background in it as a business major but it is very difficult for me to motivate myself and I just dread it. I have actually thought about changing my major but I truly love the management, marketing end of business.

DK,

I love math too, especially algebra--it is fun! So don't worry, you'll get the hang of it. Just find your Student Support Services office and go ask for help. Post a problem here if you are stuck with nobody to help you. Oh--and good advice to not have your husband help you! Chances are he's forgotten his algebra too!