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Is their a different way to solve basic polynomials without the F.O.I.L. method?

I recently tried taking a Math course "Intermediate Algebra" the prerequisite for "College Algebra" (at least in the USA) tried my hardest and ended up with a 64.5% in other words a D for the course. Intermediate Algebra is pretty much 9th grade Algebra :P Yet somehow I got a B in...

Sounds like some good ideas i wonder if I use blocks or marbles to symbolize the numbers if that would help.

As far as how it affects me and math some ways are... Adding any more than two single digit numbers in my head is almost impossible. Constantly loose my place or make mistakes during things like long division. Estimating things like a store bill in my head is not possible. I have problems...

I have Dyscalculia and working memory problems. But I would really like to get to at least a calculus fluency in Math. Anyone have any good strategies or know of a good program for an adult to learn Math with these hurdles to overcome?