algerbra! work on your algerbra skills because this is the important building block. Then develop a good study strategy. I use REPITTITION. you must have good ALGERBRA skills in order to pass the most difficult math courses. The number one thing thoe is to ask questions. 9 times out of 10 the question you have is the same question 80% of your class has. Another tactic i use is DUPLICATION. Everything your teacher writes on the board you write it down. I mean everything. Thats the easiest way to learn. In many cases if you use the duplication technique you dont have to study the book just your notes and you will be fine.
2007-08-31 10:31:44
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answered by Anonymous
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Confidence in your ability to think critically. Math is very straightforward. You list everything you are given then recombine those facts to give you the solution.
It is sad that so many people view math as difficult. On the contrary, math requires no memorization. All the facts of math could be generated by someone isolated at birth in an empty room with only pencil and paper.
It's not like having to remember Polk was the 11th president or Montgomery is the capital of Alabama.
You can go a LONG way in math with this single rule: If two things are equal and you do the same thing to each of them then the results are equal.
Example: (eq a) 4x + 4y = 20
(eq b) x + 2y = 6
How much is x?
Since the left & right sides of eq b are equal we
get a new equality by multiplying each side by 2:
(eq c) 2x + 4y =12
Since the left & right sides of eq c are equal we can get a new equality by subtracting eq c from eq a:
(eq d) 2x = 8
And finally since the left & right sides of eq d are equal we can get a new equality, the answer, by dividing both sides by 2:
x = 4
Every problem you will have in Algebra I & II is simply the application of this rule.
Lastly, when you do get stumped, ask for help from your instructor or a study partner.
2007-08-31 10:48:18
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answered by William B 4
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The key to success in math is practice. Try solving every problem and equation in your book, and don't give up if you can't get it right. Keep at it until you solve it, then, once you do, you will be able to solve alike problems much easily.
2007-08-31 10:14:26
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answered by Anonymous
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Attention to details:
Get the problem written down correctly.
Understand the methodology of solution.
Double check each stage of the solution.
Always verify you answers afterwards.
2007-08-31 10:14:07
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answered by Robert S 7
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Getting the right answers.
2007-08-31 10:12:25
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answered by Anonymous
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practice
2007-08-31 10:13:03
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answered by elaine b 2
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not pluralizing the word "math".
Ask your teacher for extra help, he/she will be glad to help you out.
2007-08-31 10:11:27
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answered by ǝɔnɐs ǝɯosǝʍɐ Lazarus'd- DEI 6
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A brain!!!
2007-08-31 10:16:17
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answered by ? 4
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patience, interest
2007-08-31 10:11:43
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answered by Theta40 7
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