[puzzclar]

I'm the type of person who likes to figure things out on my own, but right now, I don't understand physics, I have an instructor who does not understand the fact that people want to know what to do, and doesn't do example problems. In the book, the problems highlighted are NOTHING similar to the homework. I'm looking on line for help, but not finding anything useful. what else can I do besides talking with other people?

[lxegirl]

well i think that talking to other people is the best and only other thing you could do (besides going online and maybe trying to find new examples)- people can help so much because we have the ability to say things in so many different ways and it could help you understand better if you had a classmate maybe help you or maybe have a conversation with your professor to help you understand; something like that (i think) would help you the most.
Best of luck!

[Fresia]

Possibly contact a tutor, if cannot find a classmate or the professor is not helpful. Good luck!

[Inedible]

Could you give us some examples of the types of physics problems that you are being assigned for homework? There may be someone here who is familiar with them who could meet you in chat or offer a different perspective by private message.

[(JD)]

With what exactly is blocking you, terms, concepts, formulas, or problem solving in general?

[Open Eyes]

Physics is challenging, my daughter found a tutor and he really helped her.
But you can also see if there is a list of upper class students that can provide tutoring as well. It doesnt sound like the teacher is a warm fuzzy, maybe dry and brittle? But there are resources and if your having a hard time now, better find resources for tutoring, it can help.
Hey, don't be afraid to ask for help, the place your in is all about learning and that can mean learning to ask for help as well, a skill that can be important when you get to a career.

Open Eyes

[Umbral_Seraph]

Hmmm, I can't think of anything besides looking online or talking to people.

I hate talking to people myself, but I've made myself learn how to ask things of people. I'm sorry, but you will have to learn to ask for help if you want to succeed in the long run.

tutors are always good...i got one for french cause i hadnt got the grammar...even the simple grammar...having studied this since around 7yrs old...
my friends tutor each other in stuff (i dont share their subjects but that seems to be successful)
also, if you have siblings/cousins, they're good (at least, i think they are...i was the tutor there...)

Go to your instructor very calmly and simply ask him "can you go over this problem with me slowly?". Most instructors/teachers, no matter how arrogant, have not turned me down. While he or she is going over the problem, continuously ask the question "why?". It might sound like a stupid question but it makes the teacher (or whoever for that matter) explain it more. Along with asking for help, I find that reading background information in science helps me. It will give you more understanding on why the equation is set up that way and what the teacher is thinking. If nothing else, do not attempt to figure it out when stressed out to your limit or are miraculously awake at three in the morning. You wont pick up any new information and your just going to say screw it and chuck your book out your window. Been there, done that, never again. Take a breather and try it later. Hope this helps.

I'm the same with having to figure things out on my own! I might be able to help I just got an a in physics so I might be able to offer some form of help if you needed it I'd happily help! Hope your doing okay!! Jess x

[puzzclar]

I'll keep that all in mind. I just have chem to do tonight, Test tomorrow.... I just hope that I can understand limiting reagents.