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Mathematics
is a subject that every student has to study at one time or another.
Some love it but if we’re being honest, most people hate studying maths.
The importance of maths for students has never been more prominent.
Most university courses include some level of maths while almost every
profession uses maths in some form on a daily basis. The problem many
students have is that they don’t know how to study maths to get good results.
Maths
is one of those subjects which you can easily spend hours studying but
end up none the wiser. However much you have studied, if you can not
solve the problem on day of the test, you are lost. Thankfully, there
are some techniques for studying maths that you can do regardless of your level. You may even end up loving mathematics by the end of the blog post!
7 Tips for Maths Problem Solving
1. Practice, Practice & More Practice
It
is impossible to study maths properly by just reading and listening. To
study maths you have to roll up your sleeves and actually solve some
problems. The more you practice answering maths problems, the better.
Each problem has its own characteristics and it’s important to have
solved it in numerous ways before tackling the exam. There is no
escaping this reality, to do well in a Maths exam you need to have
solved a LOT of mathematical problems beforehand.
2. Review Errors
When you’re practising with these problems, it’s important to work through the process for each solution.
If you have made any mistakes, you should review them and understand
where your problem-solving skills let you down. Understanding how you
approached the problem and where you went wrong is a great way of
becoming stronger and avoiding the same mistakes in the future.
3. Master the Key Concepts
Do not try to memorise the processes.
This is counter-productive. It is much better and rewarding in the
long-run to focus on understanding the process and logic that is
involved. This will help you understand how you should approach such
problems in the future.
Remember that Maths is a sequential subject
so it’s important to have a firm understanding of the key concepts that
underpin a mathematical topic before moving on to work on other, more
complex solutions which are based on understanding the basics.
4. Understand your Doubts
Sometimes
you can get stuck trying to solve part of a maths problem and find it
difficult to move on to the next stage. It’s common for many students to
skip this question and continue on to the next. You should avoid doing
this and instead spend time trying to understand the process of solving
the problem. Once you have grasped an understanding of the initial
problem, you can use this as a stepping stone to progress to the
remainder of the question.
Remember: Maths requires time and patience to master.
It is a good idea to study with a friend who you can consult with and bounce ideas off when trying to solve complex problems.
5. Create a Distraction Free Study Environment
Mathematics is a subject that requires more concentration than any other. A proper study environment and a distraction free area could be the determining factor when solving complex equations or problems in geometry, algebra or trigonometry!
Studying
with music can help create a relaxing atmosphere and stimulate the flow
of information. Having suitable background music can foster an
environment of maximum concentration. Of course, you should steer clear
of Pitbull and Eminem, instrumental music is the best thing in these times.
Our blog post “Music for Studying: 10 Tips to Pick the Best Study Music” gives more advice on picking the best study music for you.
6. Create a Mathematical Dictionary
Mathematics has specific terminology with a lot of vocabulary. We suggest you create Notes or Flashcards
with all the concepts, terminology and definitions you need to know.
You should include their meanings, some key points and even some sample
answers so you can consult them at any time and recap.
7. Apply Maths to Real World Problems
As
much as possible, try to apply real-world problems when approaching
maths. Maths can be very abstract sometimes so looking for a practical
application can help change your perspective and assimilate ideas
differently.
Probability, for example, can
be used in everyday life to predict the outcome of something happening
and determine whether you want to take a risk such as if you should buy a
lottery ticket or gamble.
Oh and don’t forget that it’s also important to have confidence in yourself and face the exam knowing that you have prepared properly!
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