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How to Study For Math

Hi guys! I’m not the best person at math, and i’m doing okay in my classes, but i’ve found some tips that could help you improve in math and your habits!

1. DO YOUR HOMEWORK

Teachers are not lying when they say: “If you dont practice, you’ll fall behind.” Especially as you enter highschool. If you do your homework, you’ll realize that some of the questions in your homework (usually word problems) end up on the test! And when you’re done your homework, try doing even more and practice! 

2. PATTERN RECOGNITON

Math is literally about patterns. If you understand the pattern, it helps you apply it to different questions. If you do not understand a concept or you do, but you didn’t really grasp it, find something within the concept that triggers a pattern or recognition for you. This ESPECIALLY goes for word problems. What I do is I keep repeating the word problem till I literally memorized it. Then I go through my textbook and try to find a question very similar to it, and keep practicing. 

3. COPY THE KEY CONCEPTS 

I know a lot of people say copy the examples, but I think when you copy the examples at the same time during a lesson, it’s hard to keep up. My recommendation is to copy the key concept first, and THEN watch the teacher do the problem on the board, so you can ask questions. When you do your homework, you can go back and practice the question, and if you ever forget the main idea, you can simply go back to the notes.

4. IF YOUR TEACHER SUCKS, GOOGLE IS HERE FOR YOU

The problem with math teachers is that they either suck ass, they’re okay, or they’re fucking brilliant. If your math teacher was the first two, i’ve got some resources for you. 

- khan academy is your best friend

- if you have a yahoo account, you can go on yahoo answers and type in your questions! There is most likely someone that will answer for you.

- cymath and mathway really help if you want to double check your answers. I personally like cymath more because it’s less complicated for me. 

- if you want to practice some of the stuff you learned, IXL is for you! (Sadly, I think it only goes up to Grade 12). 

5. MATH IS ONE  OF (OR IS) THE MOST HARDEST SUBJECT TO UNDERSTAND.

Math is not easy. And for anybody who tells you ‘how don’t you understand math?’ is a fucking dick. Math is like learning a new language, you’ve got to practice is multiple times before it comes naturally to you. Math is also different from other subjects because it builds on what you’ve learned. It takes the most basic concepts and twists and fucks up your brain, but we don’t recognize it because it’s written in a different form. I have a 70% in math right now, and it’s defiantly not my best subject, but I still try my hardest in it. Just remember that math is for everyone! It’s not easy, but it’s not a secluded type of people who get it. You can be brilliant at math. Don’t let your mark define you. 

So there are some math tips! If you got some questions, ask me in my askbox!

great masterpost!!

a lil math masterpost

helpful videos:

MathHelp

Khan Academy

MathBFF

PatrickJMT

YourMathGal

YayMath

math practice:

IXL

The World of Math Online

Khan Academy

Free Math Printables (to reinforce basic math principles)

Algebra Printables

Grade 10,11 and 12 math questions and problems (w/ answers)

math calculators:

Math Problem Solver

Algebra Calculator 

Scientific, Fraction, Percent, Time, Graphing, and many more calcul8rs

Even more options than the one above 

Quick Math

Wolfram Alpha

Fraction Frog (what I like about this is that it actually walks you through multiplying/dividing/adding/subtracting fractions so you are actually able to learn how to do it yourself and eventually stop depending on it for calculations!!!)((i used this when i was younger))

how to study for math:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

tumblr posts about math (there aren’t a lot): 

the key to understanding math

how i improved drastically in math (and you can too)

how to ace math

tips for those who struggle with math

math hacks everyone should know:

factor faster

multiply using lines

mcat quantitive skills (this is just for people pursuing med school)

fast mental math for multiplication

when looking for percentage

multiplying by 9

personal tips from me:

do not be intimidated by mathematics, DON’T.

learn to love math and it will make things easier

ask for help when you need it

after a lesson go on youtube and try to watch more videos on it so you can become more knowledgeable on the topic

always do your homework

always do your homework

always do your homework

you need the practice, i’m going to say it again ALWAYS DO YOUR HOMEWORK

start studying for your math test in advance

the day your teacher informs you of your algebra test next thursday should be the day you start studying/making notes

remember that being good at math is not some innate gift, you can be good at math 

actually you can be exceptionally superb at math

you just gotta work hard!! ok lil scholars?

i hope this helped 

- DoItForTheA