I have my S.A.T.S coming up in less than 2 weeks and i am hopeless at maths. I try revising but its just so hard. And when i learn stuff in class i forget it after a day or two. I'm okay in Science and English. So what's wrong? How can i Improve?
2007-05-01 04:13:55 · 15 answers · asked by ashley 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
I found SAT math to be very different from the math learned in class. What I would suggest doing is buying an SAT prep book from a local bookstore (i.e. Borders or Barnes and Noble). Also, you can take free practice tests on http://www.collegeboard.com/ .
2007-05-01 04:18:00 · answer #1 · answered by Joy M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes in maths i find it makes more sense when you can apply a formula to a situation. Such as knowning why you would use the work you are doing in real life, and going into the depth of why formulas work to understand them better. This cannot be done for all formula but i can be for some.
I am sorry i cannot help more than this it is a very hard question to answer, everyone is talented at something and maths may just simply not be your strong point. I am the opposite to you i can remember my maths work better than i can science, however i passed my science because i worked hard, but i am glad i dont have to do it anymore.
I must also say don't put all your time into revising your maths if you are still struggligng, obviously revise hard, but make sure you dont lower your grades in your other subjects through trying to improve one.
2007-05-01 04:21:45 · answer #2 · answered by blank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kate is right, try to learn the reasons and the logic behind each step. Then you don't get bogged down with memorizing. Also the key rule is to try a practice test without looking at the answers until you are done. Then go through it and find your week spots, spend some time doing practice problems in these areas. Then try another practice test.
The worst thing you can do is try to study with the answers in front of you. You need to learn to work through the problems.
2007-05-01 04:41:58 · answer #3 · answered by Larry H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is going to sound really dumb and really stupid but it will work try making up songs for the diffrent equations or what ever your working w/ Think it about it everynight b4 u go to bed and have ur mom or dad ask u the questions and then read them back to you w/ the right answers while u are lying in bed u remember things better right b4 bed it's true the just look at them everyday put them somewhere like tape it to ur door or on a book for school that u have work in alot!
I hope that helped let me know how it goes and remember practice makes perfect !!
~GOOD LUCK~
2007-05-01 04:21:25 · answer #4 · answered by Springsteen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-09 06:03:41 · answer #5 · answered by gelger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the posters above, the prep book will help you a lot. There are several sample tests in it. Set a timer, and take a few practice tests. This way, you are familiar with the type of questions that will be on the test, and you will be used to answering while timed. Good luck!
2007-05-01 04:21:24 · answer #6 · answered by GirlsRGamers2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take notes and study with a partner because when you study with a partner you have more fun and study longer. also go over old stuff everyday to keep them in your mind and if that doesent work then just try your best because nobody could do everything i suck at science no matter how hard i try
2007-05-01 04:19:05 · answer #7 · answered by surge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try getting a simple prep book...its like a cliffnote book but for math...you go online to the collegeboard.com you can find it. it breaks math down super barney style
good luck....oh an nothing is wrong with you some ppl its just harder.
2007-05-01 04:18:44 · answer #8 · answered by David C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best skill to master in Math is to check your results by putting your answers back in equations to see if you are correct.
2007-05-01 04:22:02 · answer #9 · answered by dwinbaycity 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Ashley just keep on doing exercises. Answering questions may be remind you. Wht type of questions you have. Let me know i will help u. - Regds Dinesh
2007-05-01 04:19:19 · answer #10 · answered by Boyuk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋