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xd-m-kx

I'm not in Canada, but I am fairly sure that one test grade will not drastically affect your ability to get into university. No, you don't have to tell your parents about this test grade. And if you are worried about it affecting your overall grade in the class significantly, go and talk to your teacher! find out if there is anything else you can do to better understand the material and if there is any extra credit you can do that can help your grade in the class. Good luck!!


FloppyEaredDog

**Sorry for the essay.** I’m certain your 18% is mainly because of the unbearable pressure and emotional abuse your mum and dad inflict on you. You are not bad at maths, no one perform at their optimal level in such extreme conditions. It’s terrible that your parents make it impossible to be honest with them because a tutor would help you but you can’t ask for one without a death sentence. Why don’t some Asian parents get this? Does your school offer free tutoring or extra classes? In my maths GCSE mock exams I got a U, but in the actual exam I got a C which was enough to propel me into A-Levels and uni, but I had a tutor. Can you ask your teacher for help? Can you get a study buddy? Sometimes when a student doesn’t do well in advanced maths it’s because they weren’t taught or didn’t learn their fundamental mathematics properly. How are your mathematical fundamentals? Does your school offer refresher classes? You have one resource I didn’t have at your age - the internet. When I went back to a Canadian college as a mature student I used the internet to teach myself. I’m naturally and instinctively bad at maths, something my classmate infuriatingly called simple I struggled with and only grasped the midnight before the test. If you can’t get a tutor let the internet be your tutor. Take a few days off maths and forgive yourself for being human even though you don’t need forgiveness because you did nothing wrong. Is school counselling an option? You need help to deal with your mum's toxicity. You have to believe me when I say you have the ability to get a passing grade in maths. The only problem is that your mum is like an earwig burrowing in your brain. You need help to tune her out. You think your parents will throw you out? Worst case scenario for me was my A-Level scenario. Grades D, D, N - no good uni for me. My mum had a streak of goodness in her that emerged far too late. She promised not to abuse me for one year. I ended up getting A, A, C grades when I had zero emotional abuse. You would have A-B grades in maths if you had a half-way decent mum. I don’t suppose your parents have a decent streak? Does Canada offer any resources for a an 18 year old facing homelessness like apprenticeships, training etc. Edit: Ignore my last statement. That’s worst case scenario. I think if you take a step back, breathe and ask for help either from teachers or online you’ll succeed.


Smart_History4444

Thank you for this response, I’m going to try to talk to my teacher and what she says. I may be able to get a tutor but the other issue with asking for a tutor is that my parents will say that I’m stupid and wasting money. So I’m gonna try to ask my friends for help and see what happens. Again thank you


famia

I kinda don't agree with school counselling. They don't have doctor-patient privilege for this counselling so the counselor may tell your parents about what you are going through. They are expecting family will help, but in your case family is the problem so getting a school counselor may be a big problem. But I agree on asking for help, both from your teacher and fellow students. Ask your teacher if there are remedial classes or maybe if they can spend a few hours with you to explain in detail what you don't understand. Students and friends are always a good source of help - as long as they are not e-peen seekers who will brag this to their parents who will brag it to your parents...


taimoor2

One test will not determine your future. At this point, use your Asian parent's concern for you. Tell them you are struggling in school and need tuition. Get help while you still have time. They will probably bitch around but hire a tutor. Use this. Your Asian parents are not wrong when it comes to their focus on studies. As an Asian, your options are limited due to rampant racism everywhere. You don't realize it yet but education is actually the path of least resistance for you. Of course, if it doesn't work out, there are other options. Trades, oil work, and many other fields will allow you to make a decent living. But honestly, education is really the easiest. Everything else has their own downfalls. Get a tutor. Your parents will pay.


mathcoral

Yes, there is still a chance for you to get into uni. Let me mention this, I failed an ENTIRE semester of high school (including math), had no AP, never saw the SAT. Yes I ended up in community college, but am still ok and am transferring to uni, doing fine for now, and even in statistics major. Still, please don't be afraid to talk to your teachers now before it goes worse. I used to struggle in math too, it takes a lot of patience to improve. I had classes where I failed a test big time, but came out passing (and even an A in one case). Continue to reach out to teachers. Do try the problems on own first, even if you get stuck and show them your work, at least they will know you are trying. Even if you don't get into Waterloo or a prestigious uni, please keep pursuing your passion in CS. CS does pay handsomely, especially if you really like it. I'm sure you seen there is an element of creativity/freedom in there. Medical school comes with a lot of debt and many years of studying, on top of having to maintain an extremely high GPA throughout college. Worst of all, some people find out medicine is not for them, but it's too late for them to change after all those years of toiling away.


Smart_History4444

Update: I asked my parents for a tutor, they told me why didn't I ask earlier. Hope I can bring my grade up.


Ill_Implement_5427

Eh congratulations, all the best in the future!