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How can I motivate myself to study?

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Sean Alexander is an Academic Tutor specializing in teaching mathematics and physics. Sean is the Owner of Alexander Tutoring, an academic tutoring business that provides personalized studying sessions focused on mathematics and physics. With over 15 years of experience, Sean has worked as a physics and math instructor and tutor for Stanford University, San Francisco State University, and Stanbridge Academy. He holds a BS in Physics from the University of California, Santa Barbara and an MS in Theoretical Physics from San Francisco State University.

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How can I get better at math if I don't like it?

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Think about what you are passionate about. Take that answer and try to see how math is relevant to that. For example, let's say you love history but don't like math. In terms of history, where do you think humans would be if they never figured out math? Try to wrap what you like into the subject to make it more interesting.

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How can I understand a difficult math problem?

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Most people can understand something intellectually if it is broken down into a step process you can follow each time. Try breaking down the problem into steps.

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I nearly broke my school computer because of math. How do I do math without raging? I feel like I'm not learning anything.

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Talk to your teacher about your struggle. They may come up with some suggestions to make math more fun. If not, ask a math tutor for help.

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If your friend tries to teach you something and pushes you when you don't understand math, what should you do?

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Tell your friend that you're struggling. If they're really a friend, they'll back off a little but continue to try to help you learn. Gentle pushing can be a good thing.

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I have a hard time getting motivated. How can I find it more fun with hard problems?

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Remind yourself that math is like having to solve a puzzle, and probably you've been stuck solving a puzzle but managed to do it, so you can do the same thing with math!

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I'm very weak in math. What can I do?

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You can ask for help. Ask a teacher, classmate, family member or tutor.

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