<p>Look at it from the college’s point of view:</p>
<p>If you get a grade in a math class, they are certifying that you are capable of doing that level of math.
They provide a service, the math class, that will teach people math.
The class is taught in a lecture format, with homework, tests and office hours.
The "contract"for that class is in the syllabus.
The college also provides some accomodations like extra time or amplification. These don’t change the fundamental structure of the class.</p>
<p>Sometimes people don’t get it all in the class, so they go to office hours.
or get a tutor. or form a study group. or watch Khan academy videos. </p>
<p>You are asking for a personalized class. That is not what the college is offering. </p>
<p>Can you get tested to find out what your issue is? Is it dyscalculia? Find out what strategies there are for people with dyscalculia…
Try them. </p>
<p>If that doesn’t work, then you need to think about getting the class waived or substituted.</p>
<p>I also remember an article on Slate with someone who had math difficulties and starting from the beginning helped her.</p>
<p><a href=“I'm a math moron. No, really, you don't understand—I'm a math moron.”>http://www.slate.com/articles/life/human_guinea_pig/2006/11/the_math_moron.html</a></p>