Personal Concerns and Next Steps

I have never experienced math in the way that this class requires. In the past, teachers just gave us the formulas and we memorized them. Knowing why to use the formula seemed irrelevant, as teachers didn't encourage this inquiry and we were given the formula, anyway. I've never had to struggle quite as much in any other class as I have in this one. When I don't understand information or can't find solutions, I tend to get frustrated, sometimes to the point that I just want to give up. What I need to remember is that by struggling, I am finding the solution for myself, thus learning in a more valuable way. Also, I need to have more patience during this process. These are some things that I need to keep in mind in regards to this class.