how to study math

How do I study…for math?

Learning to learn.

Math is hard.

…and driving

At first.

Perfect practice makes perfect.

No one came out of the womb

deriving equations.

…but how do you practice math?

Pay attention.

Engage your brain.

Connect ideas.

Go through old homework

assignments.

Classify problems into types

and re-do a few of each kind.

Read through old notes and/or handouts.

Do they make sense?

Talk through

problems/procedures with a

friend.

Search key words of

types of problems that

you’re stuck on. Watch

videos or read

explanations to clarify.

Attend a tutoring session. (Often there is free tutoring available!)

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