Find out the easiest way on how to improve in maths using everyday tricks.

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Most students are of the opinion that you don't "study" for math. You either understand it or you
don't. They think that if you understand it, then you will probably always figure out the next
formula, and if you don't understand math, well, then you had better plan a career that involves
writing. Sadly, students' own misconceptions about math create self-fulfilling prophecies when it
comes to improvement in this area. Failing to study for math creates poor math students, but with
the correct study methods, anyone can improve their math skills.
The process begins by understanding that it's true, some people's brains work better in this field
initially, just like some people have a gift for writing or speaking, but everyone can improve. The
techniques for studying math are similar to studying for anything else, but there are a couple of
additions to the process. Here's a rundown of some simple steps you can use to study for math.
As you are working through a chapter or unit, take notes. You should always be taking notes, in
every subject, but particularly in math. Taking notes helps you to process information into your
own words and your own patterns of understanding so that you begin to "own" the material.
In your notes, keep a separate section just for formulas. Include two or three examples of how the
formula is used, and as you encounter difficult applications of the formula, add to the notes about
how this formula can vary. In other words, the formulas section of your notes will be ever-
expanding to illustrate correct usage of the formula.
Instead of working all of your homework problems and then getting the results, try working your
homework problems one at a time. This isn't possible for everyone, but for those who have access
to the correct answers, the process is like this. Work a problem, check your answer, and then if
correct, you can move on. If your answer is not correct, you need to stop and do a critique. Don't
reinforce bad habits by working through multitudes of incorrect steps. Check each answer before
you move on to see if you have applied the terms and formulas correctly.
Critique every wrong answer every time. If you weren't able to access the answers while you were
working, then you will have to do this at the end, but at whatever point you discover an incorrect
answer, stop and critique the problem. This will allow you to correct your steps, determine what
you were doing wrong, and avoid this type of mistake in the future, particularly if you are making
the same type of error time and time again.
Review your notes every day at the end of your math class. Rewrite any formulas that were giving
you trouble, including examples of how they are done. Take a few minutes to find similar

2. homework problems that use this formula or application and do one or two extra problems for
review. Create your own problems if you cannot find any similar ones, and work those for practice.
Prior to a test, review each of your critiques to see what types of mistakes you were making and
mentally trace your improvement in these areas. Have you done fewer critiques of the same type
of error as the unit has progressed? You should find that you are improving your awareness of
potential problem areas, and that because of this awareness, you are making fewer of these
mistakes. If not, spend more time reviewing and recreating practice problems of this type prior to
the test.
These simple steps do not add significant time to your studies, but they will radically increase your
competency in math. Take the time to invest in your own habits for math, study your own work to
identify your challenge areas, and use a continual process of study and critiques to improve your
skills.
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site.
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