Math Challenged

bluescrubs16 · Jan 17, 2014

Not sure what math 98 is - probably different names depending on which school you go to... I am 10 years out of high school myself & placed into developmental math. I wasn't surprised, as math has never my strong suit, but seeing that developmental course was a blow to my self esteem. However I recognized success in math would be important to achieving my overall goal. So I took the courses passed & I am taking higher maths now. I was impressed with how much came flooding back from my high school days once I got in to the material - you may find this to be true as well.

Something I never did in high school that I made a point of doing in college, is to take notes in class and study them like you would the material for any other course. It isn't simply enough to work your homework problems - study & test yourself on the rules, formulas, and equations. My college also offers an resource center with instructors able to tutor and assist with any subject, I went often - to have concepts explained or just my hone work checked. Be patient with yourself! You will do great!

LoriRNCM, ADN, ASN, RN · Jan 17, 2014

I'm older than dirt, was 47 when I went back to college for my pre reqs. I'm an English type, not strong in math or the sciences (Which doesn't bode well for pursuing a nursing degree!). I ended up having to take three of the developmental math modules, then Math for Allied Health which I got an A in. And even still, after I have proven to myself that I can "do it", whenever a math test comes up I totally psych myself out by telling myself I can't do it. I obviously can do it. But my inner voice can really bring me down, and I need to work on that. (As should anyone who considers themselves math challenged!) Just yesterday in my second semester of the RN program, we had our pass/fail dosage calculations test for the semester. You get two tries, and if you don't score above an 80, you are dismissed from the program. I got so psyched out on the first couple questions (figuring drops per minute on IV solutions), that I was sure I failed the entire thing and got nothing correct. But I passed it with a 90. I am sure I missed those two that psyched me out so bad. We are our own worst enemy sometimes. And being an old lady with fewer synapses doesn't help! Just means I have to work a little harder than my younger cohorts. You can do it, just make your mind up and get started. Sometimes the first step is the hardest. Good luck. :yes:

kenya1005 · Jan 18, 2014

I've been out of school for 10+ years, and I'm taking a GED math prep course online through the library before I take my compass. It covers the same material as the compass. I'm finding it's coming back really quickly... just needed a little help to chisel it out of my brain again lol. I'm sure you'll do fine. :)

queserasera, RN · Jan 18, 2014

At my school there are 4 developmental maths.

Mat-05 Arithmetic

Mat-10 pre-pre algebra

Mat-11 pre algebra

Mat-12 algebraic concepts

After my placement test I was placed in Math11. I was devastated, not only was this going to hold me up in progressing in my degree, but I was also dreading all that math I was going to have to do. I stuck with it, studied hard, I not only completed my developmental math courses, but ended up doing great in my College Algebra & stat course. I've also taken finite math and pre-calc because I ended up enjoying math so much. I never thought I would say that either!

Use Khan academy and any supplements that come with your textbook. Mymathlab was a program that came with mine, it was like $70 extra but was the key to my success!