I really stink at math does anyone know some good ways to study or something??
2006-08-03 03:25:49 · 13 answers · asked by Venus 2010 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Besides practicing, which can be frustrating if you do not understand the concepts behind the problems, and besides hiring a tutor which could get expensive, I would ask your instructor to help break down some problems with you. What kind of algebra are you doing? Solving for x on one side of an equation has a trick: If you imagine you want to get the variable alone on one side, you have to take steps to undo everything near it. (It helps if you have a good fundamental understanding of the order of operations and the various algebraic properties [associative, commutative, etc]. If you are working with polynomials, you can use FOIL [first, outer, inner, last] to help with multiplying or factoring. All in all, it is difficult to study for math because you can't memorize any answers. What you can do is try to understand how the problem works so that when you come across one you can attempt to solve it using what you do understand.
2006-08-03 04:14:17 · answer #1 · answered by Beth K 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hopefully, you paid attention in class and took notes. Review all the algebra problems to make sure you understand the process. Have a friend who is better at it help you with some algebra problems. The text should have definitions in it. Review, Review, Review.
2006-08-03 03:33:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Algebra is simple once you realize that whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side. learn the terms and what order you work them... ie powers, parenthesis, multi, division, addition/subtraction. Write down the orders of completion and start simple... 3X= 15 or the like... and above all else... PRACTICE!
2006-08-03 03:33:34 · answer #3 · answered by MadMaxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a good tutor- - no a GREAT tutor. if you are like me, you are going to need the best that you can get.
I noticed at the store the other day that there is ALGEBRA FOR DUMMIES. I am going to go get it because I start algebra in 3 weeks.
2006-08-03 03:29:20 · answer #4 · answered by texasgirl5454312 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Don't think that any thing should be real
2. Accept all what you don't understand
3. Do some small and easy example before go far
4. You will understand all when you have enough concepts
2006-08-03 04:05:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Study with a friend who knows about it! U tend to learn faster with someone who wont use mathematic words!
2006-08-03 03:51:17 · answer #6 · answered by little_sofi16 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well If I here you I'd try to do problems witch I don't know...
Its also important to read all the formulas
And the most important is to think out of the box
When U have an ideea that U think it might never work just try it :))
Hope I helped you
2006-08-03 03:31:10 · answer #7 · answered by Sanctus2099 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best tip ever is to NOT study!
2006-08-03 03:29:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay attention in class. Read and reread the book. Ask questions, but always do so by explaining where you are stuck.
2006-08-03 03:30:35 · answer #9 · answered by gtoacp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice makes perfect. Thats pretty much the only tip. The more you do the better you'll get at it.
2006-08-03 03:29:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋