Just found out that I failed the math part of the CA high school exit exam - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

freshprinceofLA · 06-06-2007, 10:17 PM

Well for those of you who don't know what the California High school exit exam is it's a test on english and math on the high school required math and english you must pass or you don't graduate! Even if you've gotten straight A's and you fail the exit exam you still don't graduate...

I pass the english part but failed the math part so i have to take the math part over again next year. I'm in 10th grade and I have 2 more chances. I'll just actaully try in my 11th grade year. But I feel so stupid cause that math was so basic you know mean, median, mode, averages and other things I forgot =(..

Number 9 Dream · 06-06-2007, 10:19 PM

Aw, I'm sorry, hun. Math is a hard subject--I can't tell you how many times I've failed basic things like median, mode, etc even in college. Just keep studying and do the practice problems in your book--hopefully it'll help you!

freshprinceofLA · 06-06-2007, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 9 Dream

Aw, I'm sorry, hun. Math is a hard subject--I can't tell you how many times I've failed basic things like median, mode, etc even in college. Just keep studying and do the practice problems in your book--hopefully it'll help you!

Thanks I'm gonna take some prep classes on the exit exam next school year before I take it again in the fall of next school yr

TripperFan · 06-06-2007, 10:34 PM

Hang in there. I sucked in math bigtime. Failed grade 9 and hated it all the way through.

Oddly, I ended up scoring a 98% on a mathematical aptitude test just a few years ago and enjoy it now. It's strange, but if I put math quizs into excel formulas I can figure out the answers better. I guess it's all in whatever way of learning it interests you.

Hope you're able to make it up with the extra classes. I'm sure they'll help.

catlover79 · 06-06-2007, 11:52 PM

I'm so sorry to hear that, Leonard!

When I was in high school in the mid-1990s, we had to take the Ohio Proficiency Test. It was divided into 4 parts: Reading, writing, social studies and math. I passed everything the first time out - except math.

I had to take the math exam 3 or 4 times!!

I've always been horrible at math and probably always will be. I have a reading/English brain, not a math brain. Finally I did pass, and have been out of high school for 9 years. Even now I still have to carry a calculator with me at all times.

From all your posts, I can tell that you are very smart, Leonard, and I have no doubt you'll pass. Don't feel stupid...maybe math just isn't your strength. Just keep studying and don't give up! Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it (i.e. tutoring). Keep us updated!

Kay Scarpetta · 06-06-2007, 11:59 PM

We have those in MA; they're called MCAS. Pain in my ass, they were. So stupid. I'm smart but a sucky test taker. It shouldn't be measured on tests!

Cheer up; you'll pass!

Janice · 06-07-2007, 12:35 AM

I'm sorry to hear that. Study harder, and I'm sure you'll ace the test the next go around.

freshprinceofLA · 06-07-2007, 01:22 AM

Hey thanks guys for all the support espically since life in school hasent been going so well

GoldenGirlsFan92 · 06-07-2007, 03:18 AM

Sorry you didn't do good on the math exam. Math is a very hard subject. Keep studying. Good luck.

TripperFan · 06-07-2007, 11:05 AM

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Hey thanks guys for all the support espically since life in school hasent been going so well

Don't worry - it's only 4 years out of you life. Seems like everything now, but within a couple of years you'll be moving on. You do need basic math in life for sure, but unless it's a certain profession, you won't use most of it. Just like the show "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader" its amazing how much we forget anyway.

I sucked in school even though I studied like mad in grades 9 & 10, but by 11 I found a great way of studying for me and ended up pulling off honours the last two years. Was even up for a full scholarship to college. A lot had to do with my depression the first couple of years too I suppose.

You'll get through. Look at Karly (Kay Scarpetta) making it and even ripping off honours. At least you're doing your best and that's all anyone can ask.

Already Gone · 06-07-2007, 11:27 AM

Aww, I'm sorry to hear that. Math has always been my weakest subject. I really struggled with it in school and I agree that if you keep practicing it, especially the stuff that really gives you problems, you will be fine.

Kay Scarpetta · 06-07-2007, 11:32 AM

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You'll get through. Look at Karly (Kay Scarpetta) making it and even ripping off honours. At least you're doing your best and that's all anyone can ask.

I still don't know how that happened...

...but it's happening TONIGHT! T-minus 6 1/2 hours to go!

TripperFan · 06-07-2007, 11:49 AM

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I still don't know how that happened...

...but it's happening TONIGHT! T-minus 6 1/2 hours to go!

Hey - who CARES how ya did it - ya DID IT!! Sometimes it's not wise to examine something too closely - just enjoy and run with it!!

(funny - I had the same thoughts as you when I ended up doing so well too - that's hilarious!!)

Guess you're pretty excited! Enjoy every single minute of it - you've earned it!

RoryGilmore · 06-07-2007, 03:24 PM

Sorry that you didnt pass, Math Sucks!!! I'm so glad IL doesnt have a test like that because I took pre-calc my jr. year and I'm not enrolled for a math class senior year I really didnt HAVE to take pre-calc but wanted to have math the year I took the ACT. But yeah study hard and look over all those little math terms they have so you know what they're asking for!

Nighthawk76 · 06-07-2007, 05:34 PM

I'm sorry. Math was never my best subject either. There was a math course I took in college (it was a requirment) that I had to take three times before I passed it.

06-06-2007, 10:17 PM	#1
freshprinceofLA The Bosses Senior Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2005 Location: A small town in: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,810	Just found out that I failed the math part of the CA high school exit exam Well for those of you who don't know what the California High school exit exam is it's a test on english and math on the high school required math and english you must pass or you don't graduate! Even if you've gotten straight A's and you fail the exit exam you still don't graduate... I pass the english part but failed the math part so i have to take the math part over again next year. I'm in 10th grade and I have 2 more chances. I'll just actaully try in my 11th grade year. But I feel so stupid cause that math was so basic you know mean, median, mode, averages and other things I forgot =(..
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06-06-2007, 10:19 PM	#2
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06-06-2007, 10:34 PM	#4
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06-06-2007, 11:52 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I'm so sorry to hear that, Leonard! When I was in high school in the mid-1990s, we had to take the Ohio Proficiency Test. It was divided into 4 parts: Reading, writing, social studies and math. I passed everything the first time out - except math. I had to take the math exam 3 or 4 times!! I've always been horrible at math and probably always will be. I have a reading/English brain, not a math brain. Finally I did pass, and have been out of high school for 9 years. Even now I still have to carry a calculator with me at all times. From all your posts, I can tell that you are very smart, Leonard, and I have no doubt you'll pass. Don't feel stupid...maybe math just isn't your strength. Just keep studying and don't give up! Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it (i.e. tutoring). Keep us updated!
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06-06-2007, 11:59 PM	#6
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	We have those in MA; they're called MCAS. Pain in my ass, they were. So stupid. I'm smart but a sucky test taker. It shouldn't be measured on tests! Cheer up; you'll pass!
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06-07-2007, 12:35 AM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I'm sorry to hear that. Study harder, and I'm sure you'll ace the test the next go around.

06-07-2007, 01:22 AM	#8
freshprinceofLA The Bosses Senior Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2005 Location: A small town in: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,810	Hey thanks guys for all the support espically since life in school hasent been going so well

06-07-2007, 03:18 AM	#9
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06-07-2007, 11:27 AM	#11
Already Gone Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 31, 2004 Posts: 2,587	Aww, I'm sorry to hear that. Math has always been my weakest subject. I really struggled with it in school and I agree that if you keep practicing it, especially the stuff that really gives you problems, you will be fine.

06-07-2007, 03:24 PM	#14
RoryGilmore Always and Forever Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 30, 2004 Location: Wherever he is, that's where I'll be Posts: 6,528	Sorry that you didnt pass, Math Sucks!!! I'm so glad IL doesnt have a test like that because I took pre-calc my jr. year and I'm not enrolled for a math class senior year I really didnt HAVE to take pre-calc but wanted to have math the year I took the ACT. But yeah study hard and look over all those little math terms they have so you know what they're asking for!
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06-07-2007, 05:34 PM	#15
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I'm sorry. Math was never my best subject either. There was a math course I took in college (it was a requirment) that I had to take three times before I passed it.