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Maria
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doe math gets hard in high school?
Im still in middleschool but in some month im going to high school im really nevourse because is a new start and lets say that math is no my thing but I get good grades but im scared if the math will so hard for me
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Teklemuz Tesfay
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High school math builds on what you've learned in middle school, just with more detail and practice. Don't worry—you already have a strong base. Stay active in class, ask questions if something is unclear, and review your lessons at home. Practice assignments, look at past exam papers, and discuss problems with your classmates.
Try to solve problems on your own first, reviewing topics over time, and working on different types of questions. You can succeed by taking things one step at a time with patience and consistency, even if progress seems slow. Mistakes are part of learning, and it's okay if it's not always smooth. Platforms like Khan Academy for lessons, Desmos and GeoGebra for visuals, and IXL or AI tools for extra help can be useful, as long as they support your learning and don't replace your own thinking.
Try to solve problems on your own first, reviewing topics over time, and working on different types of questions. You can succeed by taking things one step at a time with patience and consistency, even if progress seems slow. Mistakes are part of learning, and it's okay if it's not always smooth. Platforms like Khan Academy for lessons, Desmos and GeoGebra for visuals, and IXL or AI tools for extra help can be useful, as long as they support your learning and don't replace your own thinking.
James Hanson
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Math does get harder as one goes further into education, however it is important for many disciplines, and if you seek out good teachers/tutors who can help you understand the concepts and apply them to real-world problems, you will probably be able to manage it. I did well in math until integral calculus, when I found it became more than I cared to pursue - but have learned as a physician how important calculus and other mathematics are in medicine.
Push your teachers to give you examples of how each mathematical concept is applied. When you connect the work to solving real problems and helping you as a (fill in the blank), it makes it more palatable.
Push your teachers to give you examples of how each mathematical concept is applied. When you connect the work to solving real problems and helping you as a (fill in the blank), it makes it more palatable.
Sachin Munshi
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Hi Maria,
It's great to hear that you're getting overall good grades in your middle school classes, although you say that math is not your thing. I don't think you should be scared of the math getting harder in high school. I also was not always fond of math, especially in my middle school years, but presently, I have a PhD degree in math and teach it to college students for an online university!
Here are three things to consider that will hopefully relieve your fears. First, focus on your strengths in math and identify your weaknesses. Second, ask your math instructor(s) the questions and concerns you have about your weak areas in math, and practice working out some math problems related to those specific areas. Practice makes perfect, and I'm sure you can do it! Once you successfully tackle the challenging concepts, as a third suggestion, have an introductory look at some high school math topics yourself, and see if you can easily understand and get a good grasp of them, not to get ahead of your high school math peers, but to get a bit of a feel for what they're learning. This way, you won't be as afraid of the math you'll be learning when entering high school.
I hope this helps. Best of luck!
Dr. Sachin Munshi
It's great to hear that you're getting overall good grades in your middle school classes, although you say that math is not your thing. I don't think you should be scared of the math getting harder in high school. I also was not always fond of math, especially in my middle school years, but presently, I have a PhD degree in math and teach it to college students for an online university!
Here are three things to consider that will hopefully relieve your fears. First, focus on your strengths in math and identify your weaknesses. Second, ask your math instructor(s) the questions and concerns you have about your weak areas in math, and practice working out some math problems related to those specific areas. Practice makes perfect, and I'm sure you can do it! Once you successfully tackle the challenging concepts, as a third suggestion, have an introductory look at some high school math topics yourself, and see if you can easily understand and get a good grasp of them, not to get ahead of your high school math peers, but to get a bit of a feel for what they're learning. This way, you won't be as afraid of the math you'll be learning when entering high school.
I hope this helps. Best of luck!
Dr. Sachin Munshi