Q&A for How to Study Math

You can remove any distractions around you, like cell phones, your laptop, video games etc. Then, set up goals, like studying in 20-minute intervals, then increasing as you go on. Keep your room organized, which helps your mind to relax. Before you begin, go through everything you plan over covering.

The only solution to this problem is studying more. The better you know the material, the more confident you will be. If you're feeling anxious during the test, just take a couple of slow, deep breaths and try to clear your mind. Then read the question again and make your most educated guess as to the answer.

Practice as much as you can. Teach others the math concepts that you are studying .

Math is a game. When you are studying a method or formula, you should know the reason it is that way to make it crystal-clear. For example, if you are learning multiplication, and you get a question "7X5", it is really asking what is the number you get when you add five 7s or seven 5s. If you have difficulties in understanding a concept or more watch Khan Academy videos or ask your teacher, a smart friend, or a family member for help.

Start by studying the material from lower classes, say year 5 and be thorough with it. The higher you go, you'll be using the same concepts and you'll find it easier.

Try to solve each question in a question set two or three times, making sure you understand each step. This will make you more confident in solving textbook questions.

Square six, then multiply by six.

Keep going until all factors have been rendered unfactorable.

You could discuss it with your classmates so they will also understand and that could help you.

For squares: nine raised to the power of two or nine raised to two or nine square. For cubes: nine raised to the power of three or nine raised to three or nine cube.

Tell your teacher that you do not understand these math problems. If you do not understand a particular part of a problem, make sure you point it out.

Practice twice a day, a minimum of one hour in the mornings and 30 minutes before you go to bed.

By solving polynomial equations, do you mean finding the roots of the variables? One common way to do it is by factoring. You can also try using the quadratic formula for quadratic equations, or you can do it the long way via synthetic division and finding the roots one by one.

If that's what you need to do well, sure. Most people don't need to study one subject that much, but if math is a weakness for you and you need to improve, that's fine. Just don't overwhelm yourself, don't neglect your other subjects, and make sure you get enough sleep.

Try first focusing on what the notes you're taking actually mean and don't bother trying to write everything down. If you still feel like you're behind, ask the teacher to explain it again. Most teachers would be happy to help.

If you hate math now, you may never learn to "love" it. Settle for liking it. The more you practice, the better you will get at math, and as you get better at it, your confidence will increase and you'll like it more. You just have to push yourself to work at it even when you don't want to.

Yes, this is a great idea. The more you practice, the easier math will get.

Look over the basic formulas again and try simpler problems using those formulas to see if you can make sense of them. If not, try asking a friend, parent, teacher, etc. for help, or check YouTube or Khan Academy for information on whatever formulas you're studying.

You can certainly try. Some people find that they study better while listening to music, other people find it too distracting. Try listening to classical or jazz, or another genre without lyrics.

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Turn off your electronics (unless they actually help you study), and go to a room where it is quiet.

Try to study when there's not a lot of noise around. Turn off your electronics while studying (unless you need it to study).

Yes. Look at it and try to see where you went wrong. If you can't figure out what your mistake was, ask for help.

You need to learn each concept so completely that you can help someone else understand it (when they didn't already). If you can't do that, ask for help from a relative, a friend or a tutor. As for studying, you might try it with another student who is serious about getting good grades in math.

You should continue practicing, as practice makes you better in the long run. Practice for about 30-45 minutes and ask a trusted person for help if you struggle.

Make sure you understand the concepts well enough that you can explain them clearly to someone else. If not, ask for help from your teacher or a classmate.

See where you made a mistake and try not to make that mistake on the next exam. If you're confused on where you messed up, ask the teacher. Hopefully she will clear things up for you.

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Double- and triple-check your work.

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