How to deal with a bad math teacher?

My 7th grade math teacher used to be a principle. He is probably THE WORST teacher in the world. He’s not mean AT ALL. But, he doesn’t know how to teach. For example:

Pretend we are going simple algebra ( Evaluating Expressions) He will put notes on the board. But, he tells us “ Writing down all the notes is pointless, so just listen”. If he catches anyone using a pencil while he talks to take notes.. he takes u into the hallway. You would think he would be teaching us how to do the math.. but clearly HE CANT DO IT EITHER! He goes “ Uhhh Uhmm let me check in the back of the book to see if this is right” Then he will get it wrong and try again like 10 more times.. and half of the class had already gotten the answer. Then, he starts to draw random pictures on the board that are sapost to “ help us”.. but they make NO SENSE what so ever. EVEN THE A+ HONOR STUDENTS HATE HIM! And now we have a test on all of this.. and I’m so confused on his “ technique” on how to do it. If we don’t use his so called “ technique” that he so called “ taught” us.. I’m gunna fail! Im going my math homework atm.. and I’m so confused! Why? BECAUSE HE DIDNT TEACH IT TO US..!!

Answer #1

I would suggest you get a extra maths tutor. I have a really bad science teacher who just sits there reading stuff out of a book and makes you listen. We do no work at all. So what I have done is ask a mate to teach me because he is in higher tier

Answer #2

I am guessing a hit man will not work.

Answer #3

Believe me, I’ve been there & I know how frustrating it is to have teachers like this! A group of you could go to the counselor and complain. However, this process can take a while. But that’s one option. Or, consider starting a study group with students who are doing well, even if they aren’t your friends. Sometimes peers can explain things in other ways. You can also think about getting a tutor if you need one .

Answer #4

thanks! Yeah Ive been considering a math tutor.. I asked my friend to help me out.. because she’s in the high honor class for math.. and she didn’t get it either cuz he’s such a bad teacher haha..

Answer #5

thanks for the advice! I could try to find a 8th grader that had him last year that probably knows this stuff better.. I tried getting my friend who’s in this teachers high honor class… and she was having the same problems ive been having ):

Answer #6

My maths teaches also doesnt nos how to teach she just writes all the ans on the board and goes away and never explains

Answer #7

last year I got F from calculus one however in the summer school I got A. I was same but teachers were different. So I know what bad teacher means. I just can give this advices.First try to find your teacher’s questions.Just estimate them. Then You can follow video lessons.There are many videos for you. And if you still do not deal with the questions, you can ask me by email , I would like to help my little sister.

Answer #8

Try gettin switched classes? Try talking to the school councelor, or the principle and let them know what the teacher is doing to see if he is really making a mistake or not. This way they can take care of him and get you guys some real learning. Also you can try taking extra online clases, or getting a private tutor to help you out with what you have been missing out.

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