Is it normal to almost be 18 & not know how to count change or tell the time?

Don't feel too bad. There are some things I didn't fully learn in school either.

For telling time, I would recommend getting a digital watch. If you really wanted to learn analog though, I'm sure you could find a video or instruction somewhere to teach you. The internet is full of knowledge. You CAN learn if you want to bad enough, and you search for instruction.

I would recommend the same thing for learning how to count change. It's not really hard once you know the basic coins and how much they are worth. Again, use the internet! Youtube, Wikipedia, there are even some free online universities you can sign up for. You can't be all THAT unintelligent, you don't seem like it anyway. Your English and grammar skills aren't horrible, so there's an indicator right there! YOU can do this, it's just a matter of asking yourself if you really want to?

Computer, would you please tell me what time it is?
Computer, would you please solve this arithmetic (math) problem?
Computer, would you please debit my account for this purchase?

Most of these analytical tasks are now done automatically.

I've taught Maths at night school to people who were either supposed to be innumerate, or had come from countries where they don't invest in Maths lessons for women, or had some other reason why school didn't work out for them. You'd be surprised how many people are capable of doing this stuff easily if someone just finds the right way of presenting it. Takes a bit of patience and imagination and time. I'm hoping there's this kind of service somewhere near you. Oh, and don't be embarrassed. We all learn things differently. The only difference about your difference is that your school didn't consider it when they taught you. It's not your fault.

My son had a terrible time in math. He could count change and know what time it was though.
He would get embarrassed also. The teachers thought he had ADD. But I proved them wrong. I just got the best math tutor and things fell right into place. We even recommended him to fellow students. He was so grateful he gave my son 50 bucks.
The teachers just don't care about their students here. They only care about the gifted ones or the ones who don't speak English. The others are left on their own. Sad really.
I feel your pain. I've seen it on my son.

They have special tutors and aids for this.

If you have ADHD all the online tutorials in the world won't help you.

I know they don't help me.

You will probably benefit from learning in bite sized 2 second chunks.

Every time you see a clock this week: Look at the short fat hand and tell yourself what hour it is and that's it.

Next week pay attention to how far past the hour the hand is.

If its halfway past the two it's half past two.

You will notice the long "minute" hand will indicate the same thing with more precision.

I have to have things drummed into my head slowly too.

It doesn't make us stupid.

I feel your pain with the Math thing.

The only Professor I have had that was capable of presenting it to me in a way that I could understand was originally a musician and recording artist. Like tori said, a lot of the Math teachers I have had only care about gifted and ESL students. There is something about people that makes them think others are stupid if they are not good at something that they themselves have talent with and I don't understand why...

I have known a few kids who can't tell time, but the counting change thing I have no idea about. That sucks, dude.

This makes me feel soo much better about myself.I can't do math. I didn't get good a counting change until my first job. I can only tell time after looking at the clock for too long,so i just use digital ones. i know my times tables and division, but I secretely use my fingers for subtraction still. Don't feel bad I'm in my 20s.

Have you ever gotten a brain scan? If not, I strongly suggest that you get one.

Same here

this is so me, i have ADHD aswell, not good at math, and can't tell time.
like, i can't really read the clock at school, i have to look at the little lines and count "1, 2, 3, 4 etc..."
then for the minute i go around the clock and count the lines (5, 10, 15, 20 etc...)

Just practice practice practice. Start carrying change around !! Avoiding the problem won't make it go away. Also buy a watch and you'll learn so much quicker. I understand how you feel, I used to be exactly like that a few years back (I'm 18 now) but don't worry, there are so many people who are crap at maths I started to get over it. But still tried to improve myself because I needed these skills for the future. Good luck hope you get it sorted. :)

If it really bothers you you can try learning math from the beginning now

yep thats how i was at math and still am now when i do have money i know how to count and know the time and know how to count change its just the math on paper is what my brain doesn't get.

I am not great at math either, but I know just enough to get by! Have you thought about seeing a tutor...someone who will work with you for as long as you need it? At 18, you'll be getting out in the world soon, it's important you learn the basic things such as counting change and telling time from a clock. I hope you get some help soon so that you can live a productive life! :)