Many people study math like studying for a history exam. They only remember formulas and equations like memorizing facts and historical years. While it's important to know formulas and equations, the best way to learn them is to use them. This is one of the advantages of math, you can just do it.
Step
Method 1 of 4: Class
Step 1. Attend class every day
Listen and pay attention to your study material. Mathematics is usually more visual than other subjects because it involves equations and problem solving.
Write down all the sample questions from the class. When reviewing notes, you will better understand the particular lesson being taught, instead of relying on textbooks
Step 2. Ask questions you have before the day of the exam
Your teacher won't tell you specifically what will come out as exam questions, but he or she can provide guidance if you don't understand. Not only will your teacher teach you how to solve the problem, but a teacher who has seen and known you beforehand will be happy to help in the future (or even give a waiver if your score is on the threshold).
Highlight any questions you are unsure of and ask the teacher who is always happy to help you
Method 2 of 4: Study
Step 1. Read the textbook
Make sure you read all of the content and not just the examples. Textbooks often include examples of formulas for students to study. This is useful for understanding the subject matter and the origin of the formula.
Step 2. Do the homework
Most of the questions that have been assigned, or at least suggested to be done by your teacher, are the questions that are considered the most important. Many exam questions are similar to PR questions. Sometimes, it's even the exact same thing.
- Save your homework paper. File your homework and past exams in a plastic folder or binder. Use it when reviewing your lessons.
- Do as many practice questions as you can so that you are familiar with various forms of questions.
Step 3. Try to find different ways to solve a particular problem
For example, with a system of equations, you can solve it by substitution, elimination, or drawing a graph. Graphing is best used when a calculator is allowed (eg TI-84 or TI-83) as it is easier to get the right answer. However, if this is not allowed, use substitution or elimination based on the question (some problems are easier to solve using the x method than the y method), or decide which method is easiest for you. This method is better than sticking to one method, which can sometimes be difficult for you on exams.
It is more useful to understand how a formula is formed than to simply memorize it. You'll understand better and it's often easier to remember some simple formulas and how to derive more complex formulas from these simple ones
Method 3 of 4: Revising
Step 1. Start studying 2 months before the exam
Don't wait until the last second. On the day before the exam, don't stress and just relax. Clear your mind while sleeping and you will be successful on the exam.
Study as much as possible on the day before the exam, but also make time for other activities
Step 2. Try to find other questions that are similar to your homework and assignments
Take the opportunity to complete the entire page if your homework is only part of the page (for example, if your homework is only the even-numbered questions from a particular page, work on the odd-numbered ones).
- Find or download exercise books in the revised math area or level. Try question questions to gain additional knowledge, and there is a chance that this question will come out on the exam.
- Ask the teacher if your math book has an online site. Sometimes, online textbooks have quizzes and other supplementary material.
Step 3. Join a study group
People see concepts in different ways. Something that is difficult for you to understand may be easy for your study partner to understand. A study partner's point of view can help you understand a concept.
Step 4. Ask someone to create a problem to work on
Ask them to compile similar examples from textbooks or ideas from online sources and ask for answers if you're done or really stuck. Don't create your own questions because they won't challenge you.
Step 5. Understand that your teacher will include previous lesson materials in the exam
Even if you only review the previous 1-2 chapters, your skills will improve and you can solve the problems that were studied at the beginning of the semester.
Step 6. Sleep for 7-9 hours to keep your mind clear and able to count well
Method 4 of 4: During the Exam
Step 1. Relax
Put the easiest questions first. This way, you have more time to work on difficult questions.
Tips
- Keep calm and positive thinking. Be confident that you will do well on the exam.
- Don't depend on the teacher to learn a concept or problem. You will never understand and may feel that the teacher is not teaching at your level of understanding. better, do everything yourself, from start to finish. Some of the questions are so complex that they sometimes have to be memorized. Therefore, mark and review repeatedly so that it sticks to your head.
- Try to enjoy math. Be happy and contented when you successfully complete the problem and then move on to the next question.
- Do the questions. Thus, you can understand and understand the formulas and questions given. You can solve the problems that have been given. Complete some of the questions even if you don't know the answers and have someone else check your answers. Make sure that you don't just do the problems, but also understand them. You have to understand math and if in doubt, ask your teacher or professor.
- In all math exams, the most difficult questions encountered during preparation often come out during exams. Be prepared by reviewing your study guide, other exams, homework, and other exercises covered before the exam. Save all your quizzes, exams, notes and more for review! At university, you will be given exams from past years to ensure all resources are used for practice.
- Start studying while you have time to visit the teacher or lecturer and ask questions if needed. If you start studying too late, all your options and learning opportunities are already gone.
- If you find math boring or not worth studying, give yourself an incentive to solve problems. For example, promise a snack of cake, half an hour of your favorite show, etc. when you have completed 20 questions. You can also compete quickly to work on questions with friends in the study group. You can also talk to your family and determine your reward for getting good marks on an exam. This will give you the motivation to do well on the exam.
- Don't stress if you don't know the answer and continue with the exam and then come back when all the other questions are done. Don't get stuck on one question.
- Join a study group and head to the library after school. Listen to quiet music so you don't get stressed while studying. Also, try to avoid distractions. If someone or something is interfering with your studies, ignore it.
- As soon as the exam starts, write down as many formulas as you can on the back of the exam paper if you're afraid you'll forget. This method is legal, as long as you don't use your records.
Warning
- Don't immediately look at the answer if you get stuck in one question. Doing it a little more will be more useful because you may find new ways to understand the problem. Even if in the end you have to see the answer.
- Never learn everything at once. Be sure to take a break and allow the information to be absorbed by the brain before returning to study.
- Don't be tempted to use a calculator when solving problems. In fact, you'll need to practice the basics of calculations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Practice as often as possible with random numbers. However, once things get a little more difficult, you may need a calculator to do your homework.
- Don't just look for examples of questions that resemble PR questions. Try to understand why certain steps were taken. If the lecturer likes complex questions (many do), sample questions won't help much. Therefore, you must understand your study materials. There are some clues in the problem and you have to solve them with the given material.
