2006-08-20 04:54:22 · 16 answers · asked by E-con 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Get help from a teacher because math is a hard subject to learn on your own.
2006-08-20 05:12:18 · answer #1 · answered by The Chief 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work the examples...don't just stare at them
First, you read about the math concept. That's like reading how to ride a bike. But you'll never learn how to ride a bike by just reading about it. You have to get out there, put on your training wheels, and peddle. So, when learning math...
Second, practice the math concept by solving problems. Figure out variations on theme while you do it...as a former math professor (linear algegra and statistics), I can guarantee your instructor will be asking some variations you have not seen in your textbooks...instructors are sneaky that way.
To defend those variations you've not seen before, instructors are typically more interested in finding out if you understand the math concepts than if you actually get a right answer. (Which is why you can frequently get partial credit for working the problem correctly even though your answer might be incorrect.) So they ask you a question and give you data that were not in your reading assignment to see if you can figure it out. If you can, you demonstrate you understand the math concept; if you can't...tsk, tsk.
2006-08-20 13:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by oldprof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The honest answer is to do lots of problems. If there's something you don't know how to do, go ask the teacher but otherwise just do as many problems as you can until you are comfortable with the material. This goes double in college, although the focus is a little different (I usually learned it in college by just reading the book and doing the assigned homework, and that was enough for exams for me). You just need to take the initiative and do loads and loads of problems until you begin to develop the mathematical sense that one needs to have to succeed in math. Some are born with this (and some are born with an even better sense that makes them ridiculously good), but some have to work to develop it. Once you have it, you can handle anything.
2006-08-20 12:31:00 · answer #3 · answered by wlfgngpck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Study. Work lots of practice problems. And work the **example** problems that are in most books. Most people just look at them and say, "duh... That's kewl." and never really **study** how the example problem was solved. Get your calculator out and follow them along.
And don't go on marathon study sessions. Very few people can maintain focus and concentration for much over 30 to 45 minutes. Take a 5 minute break, stretch, grab a snak, etc. Then go back to it.
Doug
2006-08-20 12:05:55 · answer #4 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maths cant b read and learned like other subjects. maths have to b practised. The more problems u do , the better u become in maths.
and, i guess making ur own sums and problems might help as well. And then try being regular
2006-08-20 13:35:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to understand the concept behind a solution rather than just memorizing.
2006-08-20 12:26:16 · answer #6 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing but practice. And of course, you need a brilliant mind like mine or else all your attempts won't get you that far.
2006-08-20 17:33:42 · answer #7 · answered by YAN-1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think for 20 minutes and workout for 2 minutes
in that ratio
2006-08-20 12:07:27 · answer #8 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice, practice, practice
and learn which method of solving a problem works best for you
2006-08-20 11:59:53 · answer #9 · answered by Ðêù§ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Practice makes perfect.
The more problems you do, the better you get.
2006-08-20 14:03:16 · answer #10 · answered by Cutebruce88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋