i don't know my money and math very well. it's been a issue that i've been
dealing with since middle school, and now haunting me through highschool.
I find it so hard to know the answer to simple things like 100 divided by 4
or something. i want to know, what strategy can you help me with to know the answers to addition, multiplication, subtraction and division? i've ALWAYS had a hard time with long division since 4th grade, 5th grade and up. I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND IT!! i think i have a SERIOUS learning disorder or something and need to find help or get some fucking medication.
It's embarassing because i'm 16 yrs. old in the 10th grade! i should know
these simple things by now. is there something wrong with me? as for the
"money" part i have a hard time knowing how much change i get back if i
give a certain amount of money to the cashier or whom ever. I also have a
terrible time counting money!! you're probably thinking, this is ridiculous!!! Hell yea! IT IS!!
I just need some help and guidance with math and money. my mom gets really
MAD and frustrated with me that her daughter doesn't know this stuff, that
will follow me in the future when i get a job. This issue is ALL I THINK
ABOUT, day by day it's so friggin uncomfortable!! I want to GET
comfortable to know my math and money and have some confidence in myself.
Sincerely,
confused
Well, I don't think you or this situation is ridiculous at all. In fact, I think you are the OPPOSITE of ridiculous because you're seeking help and obviously want to improve your skills.
The easiest answer for me to give you, and also the one that I think makes the most sense, is to get a tutor. Your school should provide tutoring in one way or another - whether it's a teacher staying after school, a senior who's good in math and tutors for extra credit, or even a learning support staff member.
It can take courage to admit your faults, but it's also your responsibility. After all, if you don't try to fix this problem, who will?
Other options include home tutors - people who will come in person, or tutors who work online with you. I think face-to-face work is always best, but both these options can cost money.
As far as the money thing goes, you'll find yourself improving as your math improves. One trick someone once taught me is that (we'll use an easy example as much for my sake as yours!!) if you were buying something for, say, 40 cents and you gave the person a dollar - you count UP from 40 cents in your head.
This means that you can use your fingers or your head to sort of visualize how much money you should get back. If you paid 40 cents and need enough change back to make a dollar, you can count, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 1.00 in your head. That's six groups of ten cents - and if you add that together, it's 60 cents.
Sorry if that made no sense at all, but if it DIDN'T it probably only highlights why you need someone who is used to explaining math - in person - to help you out.
I don't think you have anything to be embarassed about. If anything, I applaud your bravery in trying to figure out a solution.