Math is my Enemy..Ugh!

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I have never been good at math and I worry so bad about it..I have to take a math prep class with my prerequisites. I always had mean math teachers when I was in school..its like they look at you like your so dumb when you don't get it the first time..so therefore that made me clam up because of that. Now I am really regretting it. Any good math sites or books I should look at? Thanks for any info.

karamarie91

298 Posts

Specializes in LTC/Rehab.

I heard purplemath.com is a good site for math practice. I despise math as well too, just barely getting by in all my math classes since elementary school. But when I entered college, I was forced to take a math remedial course(not sure if this the same as your math prep class). Im really grateful I took the remedial course because it prepared me for Chem and College Algebra.

BUT I busted my butt in that class-going to the tutoring lab almost every day, doing all the homework assigned.

I hope your school offers a tutoring room for free.

Tricia76

291 Posts

Specializes in CNA.

Yes they do offer free tutoring..I guess I'm just so nervous and freaking out about it..I really want to do good because I want to be an RN really bad.

Mom/Nurse2b

143 Posts

I hate math too. Good luck!

Tricia76

291 Posts

Specializes in CNA.

Thanks I'm gonna need it.

NewSN13

151 Posts

Take advantage of the tutoring! A lot of people have math phobia, especially if they have bad experiences like you did. I know more than a couple of people who were able to overcome that fear and actually understand and enjoy math with some one on one attention. A strong math foundation will really help you as you move forward with your pre-reqs.

GirlDotson

123 Posts

I still have to take the teas next month, and I am worried about the algebra parts. I plan to start looking for a tutor first think Monday morning. I don't want that to be the thing that holds me back. I wish you all the best!

Tricia76

291 Posts

Specializes in CNA.

Thanks Everyone..I'm hoping that math prep class helps me alot.

Tricia76

291 Posts

Specializes in CNA.

Same here GirlDotson..I don't want that stopping me from being an RN.

Specializes in Med/ Surg/ Telemetry, Public Health.

I know what you are going through with the math. What math class are you currently taking? I can do good on basic math, I am currently taking math 102, intermediate algebra, I so far have a B average why because I study and do practice problems everyday. I also have tutoring on a weekly basis. Also another thing is that I have a great teacher she breaks the problems down and show you short cuts if possible. I will be taking the same teacher for math 110, college algebra this summer. I hope you have a good teacher b/c not all teachers teach the same some are better than others, before you register for a class ask around about the different teachers. But most importantly stay focus and keep reminding yourself you have to get through the math to get into the nursing program, b/c once you get in there you have to pass dosage calculations to stay in program. Good Luck!

Tricia76

291 Posts

Specializes in CNA.
I know what you are going through with the math. What math class are you currently taking? I can do good on basic math, I am currently taking math 102, intermediate algebra, I so far have a B average why because I study and do practice problems everyday. I also have tutoring on a weekly basis. Also another thing is that I have a great teacher she breaks the problems down and show you short cuts if possible. I will be taking the same teacher for math 110, college algebra this summer. I hope you have a good teacher b/c not all teachers teach the same some are better than others, before you register for a class ask around about the different teachers. But most importantly stay focus and keep reminding yourself you have to get through the math to get into the nursing program, b/c once you get in there you have to pass dosage calculations to stay in program. Good Luck!

Thanks Mz I don't start the class til May 31st it will consist of Basic Algebra, Arithmetic, Graphs, and Diagrams. I am really bad in math..So I am hoping this class helps me alot. I also am taking Sociology to this summer.

Specializes in School Nursing.

I'm not great at math either.. college algebra is my Achilles heal.. BUT- the math course you're taking sounds pretty doable. The key to math is practice. Do the homework. You need to understand the first step to move on to the more difficult steps. When I took Stats I often felt confused in class.. but when I got home I'd figure it out on my own, step by step. I passed that class with very high A. Do all the homework.. practice is the key.

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