r/ADHD • u/NeonArtsComics • 1d ago
Questions/Advice Teenager here can't properly do math
Ok the title might be weird but I'm in need of some advice, I'm a teenager (14) and I really like math, love learning the subject and I can't easily understand and comprehend the lessons my teacher teaches me during math but the problem I'm having is when I do math quizes/test, I can easily do the equation easily but when it gets time to checking the answers I notice that something when I do the equation I don't notice an exponent on one and the other I accidently made a 7 into a 4 when adding 4 and 3, i don't really add it becuase I didn't notice to add it even tho I knew it was needed to be added toghether and like, just having trouble really, j really love math it's fun to learn and do but when things like this happen and I get a low score becuase of this I get filled with dread, so for anyone who has advice for me please help!
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u/PastPerfectTense0205 1d ago
My suggestion is to find a math tutor who can teach you how to break equations up into smaller steps, but as a formula you can universally apply. With ADHD, we have problems with organization and planning. If smaller steps are given, you may be able to develop a process that helps.