Algebra Mastery: From Novice to Genius

In this video I discuss the best way to learn algebra. I hope this helps someone who is trying to learn math.

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[anuragmalik]

The story about the Indian kid gets better every time he tells it

[AdamGoodson]

I am 42 years old and going back to school. your story of dropping out of high school to go and play basketball is amazing to me. And here I am thinking that you have always been a math genius. I really look up to you and your advice. I am restarting my Math Journey right now. Your videos are very helpful! Thank you! I am going to get some of your book suggestions!

[Bubs.]

Taking Calculus classes has really boosted my algebra ability. Just finished Calc 3 and got an A on the final and an A on the class! My algebra, trig, logarithms and exponent rules have really been tested. it’s satisfying when I run into an equation and know what I need to do.

I never did great in algebra and trig classes in high school but I’ve learned a ton just from doing homework assignments in calculus. I run into a problem I don’t know how to do and look it up. Then I learn how to do that kind of problem next time I run into it.

[pGHz]

I just got 100% on a linear algebra take home test that I was on the verge of tears trying to figure out. I definitely had that consistency come into play of trying to figure out the one problem I couldn't make sense of, spending hours googling, then failing, the next day telling myself it was worth it even if I was tired, to put some time in. I just thought "well I have to make progress at least, maybe I can rule some things out". Felt so amazing in the end to ace it.

[tinewordsmith]

When i was in school, math was the bane of my existence 🤧 i did everything i could to dodge it all the way to college. I majored in the humanities and arts just to avoid math. Fast forward 8 years later after college graduation, i'm now dabbling in self-studying math, physics and chemistry as a hobby, just like knitting and cooking 😅. Idk, i just woke up one day, saw my nephew doing math problems for homework then something just jumpstarted in me: i suddenly want to do math problems out of the blue 😅

[dumbfrog]

#1 Taking a class, #2 Learning online, and #3 Learning from books. If you want to pursue a career in the STEM field, mastering Algebra is essential. I'd like to add #4 to the list: homeschooling.
By the way, Chris McMullen's 50 Challenging Algebra Problems is a fun book.

[mj_dreamer]

Uk coming to your channel is like really going to a maths sorcerer, a place of wonder magic and absolute bliss. Its the feeling that it gives me that makes me wanna keep coming back. The stories, the experience, the drive to engage people and fall for Maths like its the absolute ultimate truth of life. I love your passion. It's like visting your grandparents to hoard a lot of wisdom all at once and you just never wanna stop going. Idk im a teenager, that's how it feels❤ Hopefully I'll meet you in the future someday.

[Philmyrage]

I also dropped out of high school in the 9th grade. I was also great at arithmetic, but when variables were introduced in pre-algabra I became confused, it wasn't until I was introduced to programming that the concept of variables really clicked to me. However, I'm diagnosed dyslexic and still have a hard time looking at the equations, but through sheer will and determination and taking the time to make sure I don't create typos in my work I succeed on most problems. I also received my GED and currently attending college for my BS in computer science. The only regret I have is not starting sooner! I'm really nervous about calculus and linear algebra. I have put those courses off for sometime now because when I started my pre-cal course I withdrew from it to self study because there were a lot of concepts that I couldn't quite remember. However, I believe I'm ready to tackle pre-cal now. My grades matter to me and I was not confident in my ability to pull off a 4.0 at first. I have maintained straight A's thus far and would love to finish summa cum laude.

[R.S_Howell]

I needed this video- my textbooks came today for my distance learning degree in Data Science and I'm bracing myself for algebra because it's been a while since I left High School. I've been binge watching your videos these past couple of days and it's motivating me to think I CAN do this.

I have a similar story to yours re the algebra at school--my friend would let me copy her because the teacher was really nasty and pick on people who weren't confident. I couldn't face doing the homework because he made me hate it. I forced myself to cram the revision for the final exam... And I actually got the second best possible grade. I could actually do it, and really enjoyed the feeling of achievement. But all it takes is to have the misfortune of one bad teacher that just saps the enjoyment out of something and kills any potential passion dead.
I'm my twenties, I ended up in a job dealing with taxes/ having to analyse and do calculations which has let me to the degree I'm doing now because I actually enjoy that side of things. I wouldn't have known otherwise.

[BlackCodeMath]

Math everyday. Everyone here can do that. Would love to take some math courses at a local college but the $ isn't there, can't even afford a physical textbook at the moment. Working on math every single day using online resources is something that I have been able to do though. It's amazing, so unlike my past math experiences.

[caivail]

I had a very similar experience to your opening story - I did the G&T program as well, then moved to a new school, and suddenly they held me back in both math and science (even though I loved science, but what science you could do was based on your math scores). Geometry class was filled with all the ‘bad’ kids, and we had a first year teacher who was way, way out of his depth. I’m honestly surprised he lasted the year, but he quit after that first year, even though his mom had been a math teacher at the same school for over twenty years so he probably should’ve had a better idea of what to expect. I learned absolutely nothing and ended up getting my GED and studying arts/humanities in college and was never expected to take another math class again. I always felt sad about that, like I just never got the chance. I loved logic puzzles and linear algebra. But the standardized public school model just doesn’t work for most kids with math. Now I’m 37 and homeschooling my own kids, and as my 9 year old is about to broach pre-algebra, I’m reintroducing myself to math so I can better help him, and stumbled on your wonderful and heartening videos. Thanks for making this really approachable content and not belittling us folks who are woefully behind in mathematics.

[quinnlaya]

I'm a bio major whos self studying mathematics. Self studying is very hard, and you need to use all of the resources to actually learn the subject. Go online, look for worked solutions, watch tutorials on youtube and such. But having a teacher to guide you and a proper syllabus would definitely help a ton, thats why if you can, go to school.

[marytredinnick]

I have an education degree.. and because was so focused on getting the degree I couldn't enjoy the process of learning. Now at 60 I'm using videos and books to learn math and art. I love that I can rewind the videos over and over when I don't get something or use Google it. I think its the process. Love your channel ❤

[jtmuzix]

amazing video! What's amazing is when you aren't watching the clock while doing math or coding (discrete mathematics). For me, working on C++ is where I'll loose track of time. C++ is amazingly... difficult. There are many different ways to do a single calculation on either an algorithm or data structure. Heck, data structure design is a branch of mathematics but it's not for the faint of heart. Anyway, I'm 44 years old and going back to school for Computer Science: AI/ML. I already have a degree in "software engineering" (I know it's not real engineering but it's not easy). So, I have to relearn linear algebra and I'm going to learn it before I even encounter that particular course. When I read / hear / watch about high dimensionality vs lower dimensionality, it's amazing to discuss latent space, latent variables, various levels of abstraction, etc and none of it is "real". I can't wait to start school in September. Awesome channel, I'm going to have to check out your courses as I need to teach my self linear algebra at a much more in depth and abstract level than what I already know.

[johnny]

Euler Elements of Algebra is a great and interesting book.

[katume]

You know you study when you get back to this genius having 10000 books in the background giving me motivation xD

[beancount]

Man, I can relate to night study. It's super hard to stay focused but so rewarding at the same time - at least you're making progress!

[Wandering_Horse]

This video was from the heart, thoroughly enjoyable :) I personally do math on Monday morning and then during my precalc course, about 4 hours, then I hit the study center on Thursdays for about 4 hours and then the tutoring center on Sundays for about 4 hours and then maybe in the evenings if I get some time. I try to get in 15 hours a week. Even then its not enough but I still have to work, rest, and live a life. PS: There are about 5 of those Blitzer Intermediate Algebra books in the library for sale for a $1 each, maybe I will buy them and throw them on ebay for cheap just to help spread the mathematical sorcery to others who wish to learn the art of algebra. Thanks for putting out another awesome video, I really enjoyed this one!

[MTahar-iggy]

Its a dream for me to have a book shelf as yours . just looking at that make me keep going thank you for all the info

[daniellejdevlin]

I agree with you on learning algebra with more than one math book. I absolutely love algebra! I find it so much fun. I actually love teaching it too. Great video👍🏻