Personal Narrative Essay On Algebra

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I crumpled the tear soaked paper in my hands, struggling to catch my breath. I had never received a bad grade before, so when I saw my eighth grade report card, my hands shook when I discovered that I had received a D in Algebra. This was a major setback. I decided to focus my effort in mastering the material the next year. With patience and dedication, I finally grasped the concepts. I ended my freshman year feeling proud to have overcome my struggle with math, or so I thought. Geometry brought its own set of challenges. My heart sank when I would stare aimlessly at the worksheets in complete bewilderment. The figures looked to me like a foreign language. I spent many long afternoons sitting in tutoring, clenching my fists as I tried to hide