Math competency failed!!

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Hello all, I am in an LVN-RN bridge program and I got a 87.5% on my math competency test ?. That is failure it has to be above a 90%! I get two more chances after this but, my professor said that each test will increase in difficulty and you only have to pass one of them.( So all the students who passed the easy first test will stay in the program even if they fail the harder ones since you only need to pass on of them. Doesn't make any sense to me! )Anyways do you have any advice on what I can do to pass It this time? Websites ,books study habits, advice  anything will help. Thank you 

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Have you tried a med math class? I took one online from a community college. Have you taken Chemistry? I found dimensional analysis extremely useful for obtaining my answers. I highly recommend you take Chemistry if for some reason you can't pass the math test.

Best wishes!

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On 1/29/2021 at 11:59 AM, oldie said:

Anyways do you have any advice on what I can do to pass It this time?

Follow the resources the school recommends and get in touch with any student success professionals the school has. Choose the method you will use to solve the problems -- there are usually 3 different methods-- stay true to that method. Do not try to learn a different method "from a friend who uses a different method". Otherwise you will end up doing half of one strategy and half of another.

 

On 1/29/2021 at 2:39 PM, SeeksTruth said:

I found dimensional analysis extremely useful for obtaining my answers.

If you like dimensional analysis, go for it..but use it for every problem.

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Dimensional analysis fits just about every problem I can think of; I taught DA when teaching med calc for several years.

Our students had to pass at 100%.

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On 1/29/2021 at 9:59 AM, oldie said:

Hello all, I am in an LVN-RN bridge program and I got a 87.5% on my math competency test ?. That is failure it has to be above a 90%! I get two more chances after this but, my professor said that "each test will increase in difficulty and you only have to pass one of them.( So all the students who passed the easy first test will stay in the program even if they fail the harder ones since you only need to pass on of them. Doesn't make any sense to me! )"Anyways do you have any advice on what I can do to pass It this time? Websites ,books study habits, advice  anything will help. Thank you 

I'm sorry you're getting frustrated with this rule. I have a background in calculus and chem. I love the dimensional analysis. I only use what my college uses for the medication calculation. 

I suggest you practice your calculation until the day you take your med calculation. Ask your instructors if they have resources you can use to practice with.

Practice, practice, and practice.

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At my school we have used a book called "calculate with confidence". It has tons of practice problems as well as answers and explanations for med type math. I highly recommend it. 

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OK so I failed it again ! This time I got an 8.5 instead of a 9 that I needed. The instructor went over it with me and basically I put 7 ml/hr when it should have been 7 hr. I get one more try and then im kicked from the program. I talked to my parents and husband they all say she's a racist and then from that point on I have been crying all day. I hope its not true. I worked so hard and studied so hard for nothing.

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You are making progress! You are doing better. Labels, while you may not understand them yet, are important. Regroup in the morning and keep practicing. Are you still aiming for 90% or is it now 100%? You will be tested on these calculations throughout your program so it is good you are working on getting them correct now.

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OMG my test is this Tuesday!! I’m so anxious I might just die ! 

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Keep practicing and testing yourself! The worst thing you can do is give up! 

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Thank you I got a tutor to help me even though I don’t think I need it but I want to do everything in my power to not fail it this time !! My anxiety is through the roof which I think will cause me to fail anyway ! 

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5 hours ago, oldie said:

My anxiety is through the roof which I think will cause me to fail anyway ! 

Set up some practice tests like your past tests and work on doing the test without succumbing to your anxiety. Really, that way will know you can complete the test with your skills and knowledge. Practicing things only makes us do better.

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