2006-12-08 14:47:25 · 6 answers · asked by Ravenna 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
The key to math is understanding why everything is true and
why it works, not memorizing rote procedures without understanding like a robot. (That takes a lot of re-examination,
introspection, and searching for and nailing whatever is inconsistent and doesn't make sense in your current understanding.) If you do it my way, then you'll
be able to rederive the procedures yourself, and invent new ones, and anyway you'll probably have memorized them as a side effect of reaching an understanding of them anyway, and you'll be able to spot stupid errors - whereas the rote memorizers will be clueless
about mistakes and unable to handle new situations.
You'll gradually gain an insurmountable lead over all of the
rote types. And no, I do not believe in repetition like a robot.
I believe in maybe a FEW repetitions, or only one (or even zero!),
just until you are clear about what is going on and why.
[Well, OK, for something like memorizing a multiplication table you have to go the rote way. But those occasions are rare.]
2006-12-08 16:46:26 · answer #1 · answered by warren_d_smith31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the best way to study is repetition. You should do the examples from your book if there are any, and then use problems from corrected homework, so you are able to see if your answers are correct. Many websites have different types of math online, and even textbooks can be online. These websites are helpful to get more practice. Depending on the type of math, memorization may be necessary. If you are usually a lot of formulas, making flashcards for them may be very helpful. Try different methods, until you find one that works for you. Good Luck!
2006-12-08 15:26:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give up and Go surfing,
most maths taught today is totally useless in the outside world ..unless you want to be a maths teacher.
2006-12-08 15:20:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pencil and paper is great. You drill things into your head with a hand and eye memory. You might try doins something pleasurable for yourself while studying for me it is crossdressing.
2006-12-08 14:52:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do questions and examples
its what works for me at least
2006-12-08 14:49:57 · answer #5 · answered by david d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice questions......repetition.....etc. http://www.math.com/
2006-12-08 14:51:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋