Please don't say it depends on the person. I would need to learn math for the field I want to return to school for, but have not found any math ability. I am very discouraged, and wonder if anyone knows how to best become good at math. I know, by doing it, but I failed Algebra once, got a D the second time and finally a C. Thanks.
2006-07-10 17:40:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
I have tutored a lot of people in math, and I've found that there are a lot of people that have previously failed math classes can get A's and B's by just spending a little extra time on the problems and having someone to work with one-on-one to ask question.
The best way to do well in Math is to figure out a way to like it. You don't have to be a genius to do well in Math. Just try to understand what the problem is asking for and apply the rules that you know. There are a limited numbers or rules, write those rules down on a note card, and use it often. If you don't know how to do a problem or two, that's ok, every test has some math geeky problems that the teacher doesn't expect everyone to be able to do. And the secret of story problems is to learn how to make them into equations, draw them out, and have a little fun with them. Don't get too stressed out.
Out of all of the people I've tutored, there have been only two that had real problems. One of them was a kid that had ADHD pretty bad. Even working one-on-one with him, he couldn't concentrate AT ALL on what I was explaining. The other person was an adult that had a REALLY hard time with any type of abstract thought dealing with Math. He ended up memorizing a huge number of techniques for each type of problem without understand how any of them worked, and he passed with a C.
There are always problems that you will run across that you will have to do a little abstract thought. Some people are better than others at Math. If you don't think you can do abstract thought, try solving some Sudoku puzzles, play a game of minesweeper, play a game of chess or checkers with someone you don't care if you lose to. Start doing some things that require a little brain power and before long you'll start surprising yourself.
2006-07-10 18:27:37 · answer #1 · answered by Michael M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aptitude helps a lot, but almost everyone can learn specific areas of math with enough training. You might never get to the level where you have an intuitive understanding and can develop new mathematical tools, but you should be able to learn the existing ones and be able to apply them in a technical field.
2006-07-10 17:48:24 · answer #2 · answered by gunghoiguana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some is ability, some is the joy in watching it work out, some is the right teacher, some is lots of hard work, effort and practice.
There are many ways to explain how to complete math problems. Once you get the right teacher - the one who explains the way you understand, you'll take off like a rocket.
2006-07-21 11:50:59 · answer #3 · answered by lrad1952 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello....I think learning math depends on how determined the person is to suceed.I'm 50 yrs old, returning to school for nursing and I was never good in math but I'm getting it.I have to study every day.You CAN do this!!
2006-07-23 03:56:07 · answer #4 · answered by theresa d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a math handicapped and have been forever.....that's why I teach kindergarten! lol
My husband who will be a math and science teacher when he retires from the army says you can get good at math by practicing and checking your work. Also make sure all to show all your work, so that when your teacher is grading your paper he or she can show you where you made a wrong turn and how to correct the answer. Good luck!
2006-07-10 17:45:42 · answer #5 · answered by housefullofboys3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How difficult it is varies on the person, but I would say that anyone (of a regular fuctional-level intellect) can learn it if they are willing to put the time and effort into it. (it may take a lot of time and effort)
2006-07-10 17:46:35 · answer #6 · answered by e_chiappone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really love math ever since i was in gradeschool!
maybe its all in your training years in elementary...
but you can be good at math like my brother now... hes not that good before but now when he is in college, hes getting straight As/ 95%... he studies and practice everyday!!! so why not try to love math and practice evryday
2006-07-21 03:13:02 · answer #7 · answered by ings 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no substitute to hard work.aptitude will take you to higher levels relatively faster and you will be enjoying what you are doing that is all
2006-07-15 20:23:51 · answer #8 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take higher calculus classes. just need some practice
2006-07-10 18:54:34 · answer #9 · answered by cool nerd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋