Algebra STRESS and HELP!!

[digoe74]

I am taking an algebra course which was required by the CC I am attending for my prereqs to take A&P. It was required as I did not do so well in the placement exam in the Math portion. So... I am taking it over the summer so that I can start A&P I in the fall. I AM STRESSING OUT!!! BIG TIME! I am studying, practicing, etc. and still having a hard time. I have always struggled with Math so this is nothing new. My professor is pretty good but, I must say BUT the pace of this class is far quicker than I had expected! This is the first summer class I have taken. My question is this: what sites, books, etc. have any of you found to help you get through a class like this one? Our class operates on a system called mathxl.com -- all of our tests, and homework are on this system as well as practice tests, etc. Has anyone found anything that helped you to get through this course? I am willing to spend just about anything to help at this point as I have only *just passed* the two tests we have already had (in three days of school).

Any suggestions, advice, etc., would be much appreciated!!! Thank you!!!! :)

[Nurse2b7337]

Here's what I'm struggling with quadratic equations -2 plus/minus 2^2 -4ac divided by 2a. It's soooooo tedious and long. Test on Monday, final prep test Tuesday and final on Wednesday. Lord help me!!!!

[digoe74]

Here's what I'm struggling with quadratic equations -2 plus/minus 2^2 -4ac divided by 2a. It's soooooo tedious and long. Test on Monday, final prep test Tuesday and final on Wednesday. Lord help me!!!!

I hear ya! Since I posted this thread I went through so many WORSE math problems than the type I posted here! It was tough, but I got through it and ended up with a B+ in the class. Hang in there and read through this thread. There is a lot of useful info here. I liked purplemath.com the best personally. I would literally just sit there and do problems over and over and OVER again until I got them right! You can do it!!! :)

[mzrainydayz, BSN, RN]

Sorry thought I could help but can't quite understand the problem. In my class we have just completed all of chapter 2. My head is spinning I have a test on Monday. Needless to say I am spending the entire weekend studying. I can't wait for this class to be over. I have nightmares. I wake up saying math problems in my sleep.(this is my third semester of math). Maybe you can get tutoring? that helps me. Aim to pass the tests and get out! I hate to even think about retaking a math or biology class. Good luck you can do it.