u/Honeyycroissant

Hello everyone, I am an undergraduate student who really enjoys learning math but I suck at it so much. I am currently taking a college-level calculus course, and I have about a 40% in it. The course uses a mastery system so each topic has a corresponding question that is worth 1 point and there is no partial credit. I have the final exam next week and am still struggling to get certain questions right. Mostly, I am making errors with properly taking the derivative when there are multiple methods you have to use (i.e., chain rule, into another chain rule, into another chain rule, etc). I also struggle with word problems.

Some background: I have always struggled with math and suspect that it is due to a learning disability (Yes, I have gotten assessed and am getting those results back this week!). Also, no, it is not due to me not studying (I am spending over 10 hours a week studying for this one class + working two part-time jobs, and 3 other classes, and campus involvement).

I was wondering if anyone has tips or advice for me. I am not looking to get an A in the class, even though it is technically possible; I just want to pass it.

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u/Honeyycroissant — 26 days ago