If you don't do this you CAN'T get better at math

In this video I talk about how to get better at math. Do you have any advice for people? If so, please leave a comment below. Thank you:)

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[stevenz]

After tutoring math for 10+ years the one thing that I have always told my students was to "do as many math problems you can get your hands on". I told them the more problems that you do on your own, the better chance that exact problem (or one very similar to it) will be on your test and you will know exactly how to handle it. Practice makes perfect, right?

[Awkward_Runner]

I think one major factor is also attitude towards math. Having a positive one will change how you approach math in general.

[frankie]

You should definitely consider making podcasts. I really enjoy the advice you give and could definitely listen to this type of stuff for hours.

[mv-hkrlbdjq]

Yes! Very important to keep this at the forefront of my mind.

I just finished my first semester in college and got an A in 'Intermediate Algebra'

I practiced each and every quiz question before each chapter test.

Although i only got 100% once, i maintained 95% average and was not required to take the final exam

I'm 28 and a high school drop out so most of this stuff is "brand new" to me. I am excited for 'College Algebra' next semester

I love your videos because it's nice to kinda talk or listen to 'something' about math without it necessarily being a lecture

[agumonkey]

the timing trick works in so many context.. having a reference and a limit is very useful for acquiring information

[knewzi]

My favorite quote right here; you don't have to do it right. Just do something.

[thecuriousether]

You're a legend, man. I was able to get through grade 7 - 12 and through calc 1 from September 2021 to the end of March 2022. Your videos were immensely helpful along the way. It was a really challenging process, filled with tremendous anxiety and self discouragement. Through radical focus and the process of changing my thinking, I was able to find success.

Tip: I made a different account on my laptop that isn't signed in to any of the Socials or Imessage. Different youtube account where my algorithm is filled with educational content that is relevant to the course material.

Pomodoro's were quite helpful

Very light music - Lofi or rainforest / atmospheric ambiance

Left phone in separate room

Received acceptance into BSc Physics for this coming September.

40's average high school student 10 years ago - now at 28 and contending against the intrinsic fear inadequacy that we all seem to possess, I am honing success.

Thank you for your efforts The Math Sorcerer, they are having tremendous impact on the community.

[yuto]

As someone who's still in Junior High (Specifically 3rd Year HS or Grade 9), your advices and book reviews gave me more curiosity and actually have fun with Math and Physics. I'm planning to go for Theoretical Physics on college and currently refreshing Math with College Algebra while still in Highschool. This is why self-learning is the future of learning, imo. Cause you get to learn what you want in your own phase, choose what you want to learn, and actually understand the subject deeply without the pressure of assignments.

[nightowl]

Hey math sorcerer....Roman signed up for your college algebra course here recently...been enjoying the videos....but you're substitute for actually doing gotten better.... still need improvement but actually have the clep ....barely missed the mark on passing I won't give for all that you do!....hopefully in july, I'll have a passing result!

[pritamroy]

As a Post graduate student in Mathematics who has a keen interest in Pure mathematics 99% of the times I spend dwelling in theorems and their proofs and the rest 1% of the time I solve problems. Speaking from personal experience that building concepts (no matter how in depth you get to know about something) is not gonna get you far. You need to solve problems with the knowledge you've gathered. This is the most compact way to get better.

[jordansunix-basedmachine]

Thanks, I needed to hear this! I have a physics assignment due today and this video applies. I have been lacking patience lately.

[ripperduck]

Great vid!! One thing I'd add is to really look profoundly at the sample problems, or example problems, that are solved in the textbook. Take them apart, see where the concepts which the book is trying to make fit in within the scope of the problem/example. It doesn't always work, but you can at least see where the problem/example lacks clarity, and you can approach your prof and ask them questions. You'll have a place to start...

[GillAgainsIsland]

I've been tutoring for over 10 years and while doing a lot of problems of course helps, if you don't understand what you're doing, then it's just rote memorization which won't make you any better. It might get you through the tests. If that's your goal, then fine. But if you really want to learn math in a way that will allow you to solve almost any kind of math problem by analyzing the problem properly and applying the necessary theorems, rules, and formulas, then you have to spend the time learning why and how certain math concepts exist.

[wilhufftarkin]

DO IT! JUST DOOOO IT! Don't let your dreams be dreams! Yesterday you said tomorrow, so JUST DO IT!

[benhill]

I'm studying algebra on my own before taking college algebra late June. Math is definitely a subject in which we have to make like we're studying in a deserted island or in an isolated log cabin in a forest. It demands great concentration. I've been using timers from my laptop or tablet and indeed there is that risk of getting distracted by e-mail, text, or social media posts, so I'll get a kitchen timer later today. I agree that doing problems is the best way to learn math. One advice that's often suggested is that we should try to solve an *example* problem on our own before reading on to the worked-out solution. I usually prefer to just read them. It's been hard enough for me to understand a math topic without the stress of trying to solve a problem, the likes of which I haven't seen before. Just reading at least several examples first tends to enhance my understanding better. There are plenty of math problems to do later.

Thanks for the video Math Sorcerer!

[danielpalmer]

This is a really good thought. I've been out of school for a few years, and use math professionally sometimes as well as teaching things a lot. That said, I don't really work math problems any more but I don't feel like I'm advancing much. I'm basically exactly the kind of person who watches a lot of math videos hoping it will be sufficient. Good tips!

Since you mentioned that people sometimes read comments and that math tips would be helpful, here's mine: Allow yourself to explore mathematics. Exploration isn't proof. Say you don't understand a problem: An exploration is when you look at some ideas around it, like an open-minded, creative process. Brainstorm about what the solutions might be instead of trying to worry about how to express yourself formally. There is a book called 'Foundations of Higher Mathematics: Exploration and Proof' (Fendel & Resek, 1990) which I think helped me see what exploration is and why it matters. Whether you look into that book or not, you should allow yourself to explore things you don't understand. It makes doing mathematics truly fun. You may end up with many more questions than answers, but you will also have topics about which you are curious.

[NeutrinoParty]

You're a great coach. These talks are very motivational. 🤗

[hoangtungpham]

Your voice is like honey to my ears Professor

[justins]

I’m about to start some calculus classes in the fall and I’m going to try my hardest to get an A. I’m going to hold my self accountable and get in good study sessions, and memorize the information.

[jennifertate]

Some people may find it helpful to build up to an hour+ by starting really small, like spending10 minutes a day for a while, reading/studying, then 20, then 30 or whatever. I've done this before (and often gone past the set time), and always feel a sense of accomplishment since a person can still learn something: read a problem a few times and maybe contemplate it later while doing the dishes or tuning out of a boring conversation; or actually start solving it by writing down a particular equation, etc. Before you know it, your interest in the problem will hopefully expand.