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i always lose my confidence during math classes... i love math.. but seems harder to score A+....

2006-07-10 03:36:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics Mathematics

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One cannot become a genius in anything, one is born a genius. I assume though, that you used the word "genius" as a metaphor for being very good at a subject; in this case mathematics. Although it does help for one to have a natural aptitiude for a subject, one can always improve one's self through continued perseverance and commitment. I suggest that you attempt every problem, and if for some reason you do not understand it, ask the teacher. That is another imprtant point: Do not be afraid to ask questions! The willingness to ask questions and admit that one is incorrect is the mark of a true genius. I hope that my answer has provided you with what you were looknig for.

2006-07-10 04:26:22 · answer #1 · answered by Grant H 2 · 0 0

I have always been pretty good with math and there are two things that I have learned that I think might help you. First if you are having trouble with a problem find one like it that you can do or that you have seen done. Its almost always multiple problems you are working on at the same time that are all done by the same process. Learn the process and you wil be fine. The second thing is that the teachers usually start out by teaching the hardest way of doing things first then the easy way. There is almost always an easy way and a hard way. Just find someone who has an easier way of doing it. Finally talk to other people cause there may be a way of doing things that you or the teacher even have not thought of but someone else may. Good luck.

2006-07-10 03:55:52 · answer #2 · answered by tlets 2 · 0 0

As someone who teaches math, among other subjects, I can't tell you how many students I've had who either find math tough or just plain don't like it.

I try to make my classes fun and exciting by bring in plenty of real world examples, such as news events. The real KEY to math success is being able to define the concept itself.

Anybody can "do the math," because it's pretty much mechanical and very step-by-step. But the harder part, and the one that helps much more is being able to define, in your own words, what a concept means.

For example, if I ask you to multiply decimals, you'd be able to follow the steps in order to solve it. But would you know what a decimal actually is? There is where most students will falter!

A decimal is nothing more than a fraction in number form. Numbers to the left of the decimal point are whole numbers like 1, 3, 9, etc. And numbers to the right are fractional, like tenths (1/100), hundredths (1/100), etc.

Being able to define the concept or topic is step 1 to math success. Practice, practice, practice is second. And realistic examples of when you'd use that particular concept is third.

2006-07-10 07:27:20 · answer #3 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0 0

Why let Math ruin you life so much. Would it be so bad if you do not get an A? Not the end of the world if you get a lesser grade. Just try to do the best you know how. Not worth losing self esteem over.

2006-07-10 03:40:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

It takes practice, and it doesn't happen all at once. Keep trying, don't give up. Progress will come slowly, but it will come eventually.

Find a tutor.

Also start looking for situations in the real world where you can practice your math skills. Try to figure out your grocery bill to the nearest cent BEFORE you go to the checkout line. Figure out the gas milage on your car every time you fill up. Add up the fat and sugar percentages on the junk food you eat every day. The examples of useful math in your life are endless if you keep looking for them.

2006-07-10 03:44:49 · answer #5 · answered by foofoo19472 3 · 0 0

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2016-11-30 23:59:59 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Don't worry about what scores you get at first. You will slowly improve. The same thing happened to me at the end of second grade. First I got 80, then 80something, then 97, and then 100. You'll do fine as long as you try hard. Good luck!

2006-07-10 03:48:25 · answer #7 · answered by Eric X 5 · 0 0

Maths needs lots of practice. If you practice by finding out solutions to different problems on your own or with help, you will find it interesting with time. And when you have solved lots of problems, you will find them easy and so will be a genius.

2006-07-10 03:44:14 · answer #8 · answered by Ritz 3 · 0 0

You may also try this book:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1888009195/sr=8-1/qid=1152549695/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-0657140-2175013?ie=UTF8

Euclid basically invented math. Sometimes it helps to see how math evolved. You might want a tutor to do this with you in the summer, or you might be able to read it alone too.

2006-07-10 05:46:19 · answer #9 · answered by Trinzzia 2 · 0 0

i love math too, but i never seem to do good on the exams, or in grades for that matter, why? i dont know, but grades do not tell you if you're good in anything, if you love it , go for it

2006-07-10 03:41:14 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

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