Personal Narrative: Algebra

Algebra 1 was a very difficult subject and concept for me to grasp. I struggled very hard, but still could not understand. I spent numerous hours studying, hoping that I finally understood the materials. I felt like I was a failure. I tried asking my teacher for assistance, but he never really helped me. I relied on online KhanAcademy videos, but I felt like I couldn't really learn by just watching those videos either. I felt hopeless, and eventually gave up.

When I went into my online, private high school, I was horrified to attempt Algebra again. I knew I had to, but I just did not want to. Of course, I had to do it anyways. My teacher was very helpful, and I understood! I did not feel like I was having trouble in the class. I passed the class with a 91 for the first part, and then an 88 for the second. Comparing this to the F I got for my freshman year, it felt like such an accomplishment! I was finally able to understand something I had struggled so hard with. …show more content…
Once again, I was horrified of the concept. I thought that if I struggled in Algebra, then I would struggle in Geometry. Nope! I was very wrong. I actually did not have any issues in the class, just a few minor misunderstandings. I passed with an A for both parts of the