new student-accuplacer

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Jul 4, 2008

:welcome: Welcome to our forums!

I, too, failed the mathematical portion of the accuplacer back in 2006. I sometimes feel as if algebra is one of those 'gateway' courses where those who can pass it are able to progress through the gate to success, where those who are weak at it get left behind. I've always been very weak at math, but it is something that can be conquered.

Lori0910 · Jul 4, 2008

Thanks for the encouragment I really needed that. however I already know that I can conquer algebra. in this life I have found that you can do anything if you want it bad enough. The funny thing is that my husband is an engineer and can do algebra in his head along with calculus and trigg. but he gets too frustrated trying to teach me.lol

Batman24 · Jul 4, 2008

Many schools let you take the Accuplacer twice. If you know what you got wrong and feel with some brushing up you can pass it then it's worth taking again. Ask the school if they have a study guide for the portion you failed. If you feel you need the class it's not a biggie. So many returning to school have to take remedial classes to brush up. Good luck!! :)

RhodyGirl, RN · Jul 4, 2008

Thanks for the encouragment I really needed that. however I already know that I can conquer algebra. in this life I have found that you can do anything if you want it bad enough. The funny thing is that my husband is an engineer and can do algebra in his head along with calculus and trigg. but he gets too frustrated trying to teach me.lol

I am pretty horrible at math myself.

I remember when I was taking Chem I awhile back, which involves lots of math. My fiance is an engineer and tried to help me, but I am the one who got too frustrated!

Good luck with your prerequisites, and applying to nursing school!

mpccrn, BSN, RN · Jul 4, 2008

just make it through the math required, once you get your license it's pretty much a non-issue. some math is required to figure out doses and to do conversions from pounds to kilo's but that's about it. it's definately do-able. :wink2:

henryswife · Jul 4, 2008

just make it through the math required, once you get your license it's pretty much a non-issue. some math is required to figure out doses and to do conversions from pounds to kilo's but that's about it. it's definately do-able. :wink2:

Im in remedial math as well.I got a 100 on reading and sentence fragments but a 32 on the math.Math has always been my kryptanite:banghead:.When I read your reply on how math is a non issue after school.I felt a little better and I also I was worried about doing measurements and conversions as well. Is really hard to do?

sbenning5 · Jul 4, 2008

Congratulations to you!! I also failed the math portion and will be doing many math courses to catch up.

Best of luck to you!!

allnurses Guide · Jul 4, 2008

If you want to study the math at home as opposed to a course, homeschoolers have lots of resources.

Used bookstores that sell to homeschoolers usually have Saxon math books, very straight forward algebra books.

Or there are online courses: one is http://www.homespun4homeschoolers.com/

My kids did not use this course but I've heard good things about it.

Our community college also has math tutors available.

Good for you and pursuing your dreams! Go for it!

Keepstanding, ASN, RN · Jul 4, 2008

oh lori, i was horrible at math also. i feel for you ! just take whatever courses you need to take in order to pass that math test. you can do it. we all support you here. keeping my fingers crossed for you !