2006-08-03 06:23:37 · 20 answers · asked by manjit k 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
1.Practice makes perfect- there is no alternative to this.
2.Try to visualise what the math says (this comes in handy when doing sums involving three dimensions).
3.Try to keep ur confidence up while doing a sum
2006-08-03 06:41:22 · answer #1 · answered by no one 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People answering ahead of me (taking notes, paying attention in class, studying, practicing a lot) are right on the money, but I would offer one more piece of advice.
An understanding of "the basics" is more solidly grounded if you take the time to derive every single formula you're shown yourself, rather than taking them merely on the word of your teacher or the author of your textbook. By proving to yourself you can come up with your own formulas, it shows free-thinking on your part and is a great confidence-builder when coming up against more difficult problems.
Deriving the quadratic formula in algebra class shows you are fully versed in completing a square. Deriving the law of sines in advanced algebra gives a huge understanding of what triangles actually are. Trig identity problems show you know not only trig, but rational functions as well. Derivative proofs show you know what you're doing with limits... integral proofs show you know derivatives and can look outside the box for unusual circumstances.
Everyone knows everything in math builds on some other learned material and the possibilities are boundless. Just make sure your foundation is solid before you build anything too tall.
2006-08-03 15:33:36 · answer #2 · answered by Louise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay attention more in class. Go to the library on your school or a public library. Get a math book and studdy. Take notes. Study more. Study makes perfect. Use a calculator and do some equations and study without a calculator.
2006-08-03 21:16:12 · answer #3 · answered by Sk8erboi83 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Study
2006-08-03 13:27:14 · answer #4 · answered by pkbuddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a book called "Calculus and Analytical Geometry" by George Thomas and Ross Finney(version 10 or 9). The book is excellent and has got around 1200 pages. By the time you finish the book you ll be a great researcher.
Caution:Read the book at your own pace.
2006-08-03 22:00:02 · answer #5 · answered by sajesh.k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a good grasp of the basics. the underlying concept is equality. Learn to use that. Just a clear understanding of equivalents on each side of an equal sign will get you through large chunks of mathematics.
2006-08-03 13:34:32 · answer #6 · answered by jimcmillan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After flunking a math exam I complained to the instructor that I understood all of the concepts he had presented in class. He said that was great but he couldn't test my understanding he could only test my proficiency.
Understanding isn't good enough to maintain a good grade point in math, you have proficiency which can only be obtained by solving problems, working them out yourself. Work all the drills in the text.
2006-08-03 13:31:53 · answer #7 · answered by Roadkill 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first answer is excellent.
Another possibility: borrow some library books on math subjects that interest you. Math is an amazingly broad field of study.
2006-08-03 13:28:26 · answer #8 · answered by fcas80 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can only get good at maths if you understand maths, have a very deep understanding of the concepts...
practice...some people can practice but still not get good becasue they just follow the method without thinking...
Think about maths all the time, you can make sense of so many things in life by comparing it to maths, kind of sad but true....
Graphs are very important they help you visulise numbers
2006-08-03 13:54:36 · answer #9 · answered by harsh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Practice makes perfect!
2006-08-03 13:33:33 · answer #10 · answered by alandicho 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋