RANT about my math grade!

[mike001]

Chin up Maltese. I'm sure your dad was just having a bad day or something. Why not try to go to him and admit that you just don't get the geometry and ask him if he would be willing to help you get a grasp on things. He might admit he was no good at geometry either or he woiuld be proud that you asked for his help. If he says he doesn't do well with it, you'll know he was mad at himself and not you.
You don't come across as stupid, there's always a subject that we don't do so well in. He's your dad and he loves you, chances are he's sorry for yelling at you right now.
Don't forget being a parent is a tough job......as I'm sure you'll find out.

[KittyGurl]

Getting yelled at is no fun at all. I also ad that "failing" point this year. Algebra is was. I bet you can bring the grades up. Prove your dad wrong!

[Giselle]

No worries. Geometry is a particularly difficult subject to grasp as it's the point where you're phasing out of algebra and into obscure math. Honestly, I always received B's in my geometry class in eigth grade. It was difficult because new ideas were being thrown at me and I never completely understood them. Now, as a sophomore, I'm pulling in a strong A in Hon Pre-Calculus which is based heavily on trig and, yes, geometry And to counter your dad's way of thinking, my GPA is a 4.4. Just goes to show you that your current rate in geometry now does not dictate whether you are smart or stupid and it will not determine your future in math. Trust me, the occassional F does a person's self-motivation good. Being able to rise above the negativity is a sign of strength and enthusiasm - both of which I'm sure you possess. Bottom line - Cheer up!