C-/D+ in AP Calc

latindancer
Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:26:51 +0000

Hello,
First semester I receieved a C in AP Calculus (AB) and the class has just been getting harder since. The way the teacher teaches the material does not trigger my mind and it takes me several hours at home to understand the material completly. I took a test last week and was sure that I did okay, however; today I received it back and got a 60. Basically I am down to a D- range and have the midterm next week. I am planning on studying all weekend and up until the midterm however this grade, if high enough, will only boost me up to a D/ D+. My grade that will be sent to colleges will be a C-/ D+. The teacher does not check/ grade hw and our class consists of almost all tests and quizes. Yes, I should have spent more time on this, but these past months have been really difficult for me and my grades are generally in the A-/B+ range with no C’s on my transcript.
I am not quite sure what to do… should I personally send a letter explaining the situation to my schools or should I ask my guidance counselor (but I do not think that she will write it). Thank you!