Life's over. I got a B+ in Geometry?

Question

Alright, so I have a 90 in geometry. I told my dad. Now I'm really sad and disappointed in myself.

What should I do? What would YOU do? The grade is sort of set in stone, so it cannot be changed. I've gotten A's in my previous two marking periods, so I'd probably get an A as my final grade, but I still feel angry @ myself.

Perhaps I should shoot myself while I still have some dignity left. Someone provide me with a gun.

Answer 1

Omgosh!

I know what you mean that happened to me last year.

I was so upset and disappointed in myself.

Answer 2

Where do you live that a 90 is a B????? Where I live, it is an A.

When you are 60, do you think you will care about having a B in geometry when you were 13? Do you think when you get a job in your 20's that you'll care about the B? Is it really that important?

If you did all you could, then there's no need to be angry at yourself. If you didn't do all you could, then there's still no need to be angry--you set up a plan to do things differently to improve.

Marks are not everything. What makes the most difference in your life as an adult is NOT the marks you got in school. Truly. Those who learn how to bounce back from disappointment, those who learn how to deal effectively with their emotions, have dreams and follow them, and more... THEY are the ones who do well and feel great about themselves.

Good marks are still a worthy goal. But they should not be the deciding factor of what makes YOU worthy or successful.

Answer 3

wow this makes me want to go into a dark corner and cry

Answer 4

Wow!  I think you are putting way too much emphasis on grades.  This is too sad.

Rather than suicide, maybe you should just reconsider your priorities.  Life isn't all about grades.  You're worth isn't solely based on your grades.  

Isn't it more important if you actually learn geometry, than focus on your grade?  You didn't even mention if you understand the material or not.  

Think about who you are and what kind of person you want to be.  What are positive aspects of your personality?  Is there anything you need to improve?  I wonder if you are placing so much importance on grades to keep the focus off something that is really bothering you.

I suggest you read "The Teenage Liberation Handbook" by Grace Llewelyn.  And look for fufillment outside of grades.

Good luck :D

Answer 5

why r u uppset

my sister is an perfect student all the way to high school

classes r hard. you passed. you didt c you got a :B+

Answer 6

You are 13 I think a B+ is fine.  You studied and it happens to the best of people.  Life isn't easy and no one is always going to win every race.  Now and then you might come in second or last.  That's life and your dad should be happy with the grade you received.  And you should also be happy.  

Life is WAY to short to be this upset over a grade of B+.  Their are kids who are terminally ill at hospitals who are fighting for their lives.  Please try and remember what is important in life.

Answer 7

You shouldn't be upset. I know it seems big at the moment but someday you will look back on this and laugh. Everybody makes mistakes. You just have to learn from them, that way you don't make them again. Hey, you still have an A for your final grade. Thats great!

Answer 8

What would I do?  I'd jump around and dance for joy!  90 is a great grade, that most kids would be proud of!  

If you did your best, and truthfully tried your hardest, then there's no reason to be angry with yourself.  What should you do?  All I can say is keep up the good work - study hard, and learn the material, and you'll continue to do great.

Especially if the work is hard for you in the first place - you should feel absolutely nothing but PRIDE IN YOUR WORK!

For what it's worth, I'm upset with your parents, for putting the thought in your head that a 90 is anything but great.  Shame on them for teaching you that you have to be perfect - it's a ridiculous expectation that no human can live up to.

Answer 9

its a freaking 90. im in 8th grade and in geometry too. i got an 89 and you dont see me crying about it. obviously  you are smart to get into geometry in 8th grade since its usually a 10th grade course.  i wouldnt go around telling people your upset about that or they will call you a nerd. some of my friends have parents who wont let them get a B and i think that is ridiculous. i would get over it and do better next time. and sorry about your B.

Answer 10

If that's your attitude, you really, really need to chill. I made all As freshman year until the last quarter, when I made a C in geometry. I was really sad for a while, but then I got to algebra II, and was lucky to make it out with a mid-B for the YEAR. Then I got to precal. I made the lowest grade possible for a B.

It's just...it's not a big deal. So you don't make 97s on everything. No one does. Well. I knew one girl who did, but she went to Harvard, and Harvard only accepts aliens, so there you go.

Don't shoot yourself. Math really isn't worth it.

Answer 11

Oh please ---- there is way more to life than grades and math! Enjoy softball, do your best and move on!

Answer 12

WOW, the same thing just happened to me!  88% in my Geometry class.  

I felt the same way!  I became very depressed that some people got B minuses and still received the same grade point as I did.

But, unfortunately, there has to be SOME kind of cut off!  For you and me, this means a B+.  

I tried really hard not to be disappointed in myself, and you should too!  You've worked hard, nearly killed yourself studying for tests, and succeeded in learning proofs.

There are some people who struggle for a C and would die for your grade!  Be happy.

Yes, a B+ isn't an A, but even if you barely got an A-, you barely deserve it.  Think about it: others with an A+ despise the people who get the same grade point as them with a 91% instead of a 98%.

Also, as long as you know the material, you're good to go!  That's most important.

RELAX! :)

I know it feels impossible to forget about right now, but you'll later look back on this and think: "Why did I do that to myself?"

Don't give yourself this mental pain like I did!

A B+ is EXCELLENT, trust me!  Embrace your grade!

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EDIT:  Oh, well then if you're not in high school, you have nothing to worry about!  And a B+ is still great.  Just continue to get your A's and B's!  Worry about grades this much in high school like me :)

I still know how you feel.  In my case, I felt cheated of my grade.  I spent hours and hours trying to get an A!  Unfortunately, I got stuck with the most horrible teacher... and my friends (that I'm sorry to say are not very smart) get A's in their Geometry classes.  But that's life, and I just deal with it. :)

Answer 13

I don't think a college is going to deny you bc of one B+.

Answer 14

you're doing ok, just try harder next time  if you don't think  a B+ is good enough for you!

Answer 15

I have to agree with Curly.  You're placing too much emphasis on grades.  You sound like a great kid and your dad should be really proud that you're trying so hard.  But it's really hard on you, too, to be so worried about achieving grades and not being able to relax and enjoy your education.

Answer 16

lifes not over you did your bhest right?

Answer 17

it could be worse.. you could be failing algebra and having to go to summer school for the first time in your life. D;

You shouldnt be upset with your B+ , its passing, be happy.

Answer 18

I failed my Algebra class.

Really, the report card says

"GP1 - F"

"GP2 - F"

"GP3 - F"

"SM1 - F"

:-\

Don't worry about it.  Life is not over.