I don’t know what my problem every math test since P3 i fail anyways P3 i didn’t care because it was 2020 everything was online lessons so in P5 i started to feel i needed to pass in P6 my total AL score was 27 so i went into a affiliated school in serangoon as a G2 student classmates aren’t the best neither are most of the teachers the classrooms are hot and stuffy and days are long now i’m Sec 2 this year got streaming i try as hard as i can for WA 1&2 but both fail 9/25 and 13/35 respectively now i really don’t want school to reopen just so i can run away from my problems. I feel damn useless sia 
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Hi @perspectives, thank you for sharing. I may not necessarily understand some of the terminology you used (such as 9/25 and 13/35) because I graduated from secondary school 10 years ago! But I’ll try my best to empathise.
What you’re feeling is completely valid, and I can see how much pressure you’ve been carrying on your shoulders. It’s not just about the math grades, but the exhaustion, the environment, the loneliness, and that heavy feeling of always trying and still falling short.
The way you’ve kept pushing through despite all this tells me that you’re someone with grit, someone who still shows up even when it hurts. Failing a test doesn’t define you, and neither do numbers on a report card. You’re allowed to feel overwhelmed, and you deserve kindness and support. Not just from others, but from yourself too.
If you wish to explore these feelings with a professional, you may visit the Youth Community Outreach Team (SupportGoWhere) for support.
Best regards,
HanSolo2000
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Hi OP, I am sorry you are going through this, it is very stressful. I can empathise as I recalled how lessons were all online and it was really a different experience during the pandemic. What helped me for my sec 2 year was consulting my teachers on the subjects that I am weaker in and celebrating small improvements. Hope this helps! You got this OP 
hey @perspectives, it sounds like you’ve been dealing with a lot for a long time :((. i completely understand how discouraging it must be to put in your best effort time and time again, only to feel like the results don’t reflect that. it’s easy for that to lead to feelings of self-doubt and hopelessness, making it seem like nothing you do actually matters. especially when you’re facing external pressure and a tough environment, it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed and disheartened by it all, though that doesn’t negate how awful it feels 
i need you to know this: struggling with maths does NOT mean you’re useless. we all have different strengths and weaknesses, and maybe maths just isn’t your thing. that’s okay – it doesn’t define who you are. in fact, maths prob won’t even matter much a few years down the road. once you finish secondary school (unless you go to JC), you’ll have so many more options to pursue a path that fits you, and many of those will have little to no math involved.
what truly matters is the resilience, hard work, and dedication you’ve shown. you’ve been working really hard, and that’s something to be proud of. not everyone puts in that kind of effort, so it shows how committed you are. those qualities will serve you well in so many areas of life.
you’re doing your best, and that’s enough. give yourself some grace and remember, it’s okay to not have everything figured out right now. you’re not alone in this, and you don’t have to do it all by yourself. keep pushing through, and don’t hesitate to reach out for help when you need it. you’ve got this okie 
in poly does math matter?
Hi @perspectives,
Polytechnics offer a lot of courses, so my answer to that is “It depends on the course you’re taking.”
Courses such as Medical Biotechnology or Aerospace Engineering would definitely involve a lot of mathematics, given the technical nature of the course.
However, courses such as Hospitality and Tourism Management would not involve mathematics. It will involve other skills such as customer service and organisational skills.
Hence, it’s recommended to do some research on the courses available in the polytechnics, and also to visit their Open Houses!
References:
TP: https://www.tp.edu.sg/schools-and-courses/students/schools.html
RP: https://www.rp.edu.sg/schools-courses/schools
SP: Schools
NP: Academic Schools
hi @perspectives ,
Ah! Now i know what you meant when you mentioned you hate school in another post.
Being bad at maths does not mean something is wrong with your brain or that you are dumb, please do not think that way. Instead I would say it is because your foundation is not strong. Since mathematics is a subject that builds on previous knowledge (like the sciences), foundation is very important. I would encourage you to go back to your textbooks and past exam papers and look at where your mistakes were. For example, if was it something to do with solving an equation, then algebra might be your weakness. Try to identify your weakness and work on them (easier said than done, i know).
As to your follow up post whether or not maths will be in poly, like @HanSolo2000 mentioned, it may or may not show up depending on what course you take.
You still have plenty of time to catch up. All the best! 