What are some basic ways I can improve my math skills without doing a ton of extra problems? (Like crossword puzzles improve lingual skills, what's the math version of that?) I'd really like an easy, fun way to do so. Thanks!
2006-10-07 10:40:56 · 56 answers · asked by Silver Snake 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Wow! Thanks for all the answers, to answer one of your questions I'm in Algebra 2 right now and plan to take Trig, if that helps specify your answers.
2006-10-11 13:00:34 · update #1
Here are some ways:
1) Be ambitious----->Aim for a perfect score of 100% instead of just a pass mark!
2)Be neat.----->It does makes a difference
3)Be showy----->Show all your working so that your teacher knows how you derived the answers to all your problem sums.
4)Be studious---->Make an effort to study and understand the maths concepts in your textbook.Just doing your maths homework is not enough.
5)Be conscientious.----->Take notes in class,make study cards,and review your notes.
6)Be clear-headed.----->If you don't understand something your teacher just said,ask him or her to explain it right away.
7)Be hardworking.----->Make sure you keep up with your lessons everyday.
8)Be positive.----->Don't believe anyone who tells you that you can't be any good in maths!
2006-10-10 10:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by Nickname 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It depends upon what you mean by your math skills - if you mean basic computations (+ -- / x), then math puzzles might help a bit, but you really just need to do some problems - but it doesn't have to mean that you sit there and write them out by hand. Every time you go into a store to buy things, try and add up the cost in your head and then work out the sales tax, finally - try and figure what your change will be - that will improve all your basic math skills.
2006-10-11 09:17:40 · answer #2 · answered by Clockwork Grape 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all please give up your fobia towards maths - If you understand the key trics, maths is not only the easiest subject but also it will improve your understanding / learing ability for the other subjects particularly complicated science / Engineering etc.,
Basic thing you have to do is ~ by heart the number tables at least up to 20 X 20. This will help you not only in improving the math skill but also improve your memory. This will certainly improve the problem solving skills.
Remember the key formulaes - be sure where to use which formula.
Don't try to by heart solutions, know how to arive at them. Don't start the tough problems straigt away, start from the simple ones and gradually move towards tough ones.
Seek the guidence of some experienced, good tutor of your choice.
2006-10-11 05:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by Alrahcam 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sit with someone who LOVES math or is really good at it. My husband tutored me (he was my boyfriend then) for about 40 minutes and my math skills improved so drastically it was almost like I'd had a brain transplant. He identified why I was having difficulty: I had a mental block and wanted to be done before I started. Someone told me last week of an organization (sorry, I don't know the name) that has 7 questions (math equations) that if solved, the solver will receive a million dollars. Now THERE'S and incentive to improve!
2006-10-11 02:26:00 · answer #4 · answered by Sleek 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i will give you a trick. and you can apply to other math problems too. if someone asks you to multiply any figure by 11 i would know the answer in less than a second. i am not a genius. but a trick. see how --let say multiply 14 by 11= 154. i did it without thinking. the trick is and always works --you add 1+4=5 and squeeze it in between 154 voila. hope you get it...do some exercises..like that and you are on your way to have fun and learn too.
2006-10-10 12:28:20 · answer #5 · answered by s t 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try the osmosis method: put your math book under your pillow at night. See if any seeps in...
In all seriousness, there is no "royal road to mathematics." There is no easy way or quick fix. Last summer I studied for a graduate exam. I studied 10 hours almost every day, doing problems, reviewing concepts.
As for a fun way, see if you can find a puzzle book. Problems by Martin Gardner (for example) are fun and interesting, unlike standard exercises in textbooks.
2006-10-07 10:52:53 · answer #6 · answered by Theodore R 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hello, well now a days there are many things you can use to develop your math skills. One that may fit what you are looking for is the one called: Sudoku, it is like a word puzzle, but with numbers. At first looks easy to do, but it is not really that easy, but fun. There are even electronic ones now for sale in the stores. Good luck.
2006-10-11 09:18:01 · answer #7 · answered by Isasy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The short answer is that you can't... Unless you are unusually gifted, it takes work and practice.
There are two aspects to math. One is improving accuracy. That is when solving a problem, learning to avoid making simple mistakes that lead to the wrong answer. This can only be done by practice.
The other is in developing your ability to reason, think abstractly and to develop insight into problems to figure out how to approach the solution. Puzzles etc.. can help I suppose, but better again is to do more problems. Instead of focussing on the mechanics of how to get to the answer, work to understand why the approach gets to the right answer. That's the key to developing a deeper understanding that will improve your ability to solve problems.
2006-10-07 10:46:20 · answer #8 · answered by Guru 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Practice,Practice & Practice
2014-10-26 06:04:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Math is a cognitive skill that requires much practice. My best idea is to google "learning inventory" and see what comes up. Take one of the inventories and it will tell you what learning style you have. Then they will have tips on how to improve on and grasp new ideas and learn old concepts in the way that will be most effective for your brain. GOOD LUCK!!
2006-10-10 11:38:41 · answer #10 · answered by maryfairy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's just practice, practice, practice and don't say you can't do it!!
Don't be a hero and go for the biggest questions and get them over, start on the easier one and you will soon get the hang of it.
No point doing the impossible, you just going to get frastrated and stressed and have a bad day!!
Do a little more everyday for homework and you will soon see a change!
Hope it goes well, good luck with the maths!!
2006-10-07 12:07:38 · answer #11 · answered by Goerge_99 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋