I've taken a recent interest in mathematics but am loosing that interest by wrote memorization and repetitive practice problems. I really want to use it in a real-world way. Any suggestions on how to make this process more enjoyable? I'm at multivariate/vecotrs level.
2007-05-21 04:00:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
I always try to apply some maths to anything I do. This is quite difficult to do at an advanced level but I find the odd simple problem quite satisfying, even if it is just a straight forward simultaneous equation problem I face.
You've hit the nail on the head by saying you're losing interest through the repetition, I did the same thing. But repeating things over and over really does work... unfortunately!
Be curious about everything, try and solve problems you see in life, even if it is something very simple. I saw a clockface the other day and wondered how many times in a day the minute and hour hands cross. And then I wondered at what exact times this happened, not as easy as you think! I used lots of advanced techniques to try and solve this one. Even though the answer was of no use, the satisfaction you gain from answering your own problems is great.
2007-05-21 04:11:03 · answer #1 · answered by Collard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it's not related to what you are studying, but there's a really cool (if old) video by Disney called Donald Duck in Mathemagic Land. Donald learns about the history of mystical societies based upon an understanding of math (the Pythagoreans) and real world applications of mathematics like billiards.
Math is all around us and is key to understanding the world. The more math you know, the more you see.
2007-05-21 11:05:25 · answer #2 · answered by TychaBrahe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many ways to make math interesting. One way is to learn in a real world situation such as a physical science experiment. Use equations to calculate the gravitational acceleration of a penny, for example. Mainly, just do whatever it takes. Don't pressure yourself into learning but take your time and you will find it more enjoyable.
2007-05-21 11:07:52 · answer #3 · answered by Ben 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of math was invented to solve problems in physics and engineering so I agree with Ben.
2007-05-21 11:14:27 · answer #4 · answered by Lobster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋