The HACK to ACE MATH no matter what - Caltech study tip

You ARE smart and have the potential to be good at math. Your schooling (as I've seen in most public schools) is *making* math harder and harder for you because it's not teaching you the right way to think about math fundamentally. Have you asked your math teacher "Why?" and they said "Just because"? While it's difficult to capture everything about getting good at math in one video, this is my biggest advice. I hope this is a helpful start :)

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Can you relate to my struggle with math?
01:22 - A *magical* example
03:10 - The truth of why you struggle
05:27 - We've been fooled in school
06:19 - 3 steps to start CRUSHING math
10:13 - You'll be amazed at your improvements :)

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Filmed: Sep 12, 2023

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[wamyy]

✨Amaze✨ your friends with the trick solution at 01:24 ! See if they can solve it 👀

[tusvnmq]

my maths has actually been improving once i realized that I actually need to understand what is happening and not memories the solutions, i found it easier to solve problems and now I get 80+ for maths

[hrishetarajkumari]

Listening to you say, "It's not your fault" made me almost wanna tear up. Cause I struggle so hard with maths and everyone just makes me feel dumb when I can't do physics problems that actually require problem solving skills and because I was so weak at math back in school, it takes me so long to process things :( Thank you Amy!

[papasi]

Summary:

*Why Some Struggle with Math*
- Math is viewed as the hardest subject by some, while being the easiest for others.
- Secret to ease in math: developing math sense and problem-solving skills.
- It's not about the number of formulas you know, rather, understanding the underlying principles of math.

*Role of a Good Math Tutor*
- Focus on problem-solving skills rather than just a bunch of formulas to memorize.

*Problem- Remembering vs Understanding*
- Students struggle with remembering formulas instead of comprehending the concept.
- Problem-solution skill improves with deeper understanding and reduces the number of memorized formulas.
- Math skill improvement is equivalent to enhancing skills as a construction worker rather than simply adding tools to your toolbox.

*Impact of Inadequate Teachers on Learning*
- Some teachers do not adequately explain mathematical concepts.
- Limited understanding pressure students to focus on memorization of formulas, leading to difficulties when faced with unobserved problems.

*Suggestion to Improve Math Understanding: Three-Part Solution*
1. Break down the mathematical problem into its foundational parts: Understand the underlying parts that make up the problem.
2. Review the tools needed for each part: Think about whether you comprehend each tool or concept, or merely recite it.
- If it's the latter, seek further resources to aid understanding (like Khan Academy, YouTube videos, etc.)
3. Try to solve the problem yourself without looking at the answer key: initially resist prompt solutions and investigate connections between the problem's components, leading to powerful problem-solving skills.

*Outcome of Understanding Math*
- In-depth understanding over memorizing eases problem-solving.
- Understanding prepares you for real-life scenarios better; since solutions are seldom provided.
- Initial effort to understand the foundation will be rewarded long term.
- Becoming a master in math is achievable by understanding the subject matter.

*Conclusion*
- Repeat after me: "Math is not about memorizing."
- Understanding math concepts deeply is the 'real' secret to excelling in the subject.
- Following these simple steps can transform your math learning experience.

[shazanamariyam]

To be honest math is way easier than history😁 i used to hate math, like soo much that i had lost hope for my math exams. I used to fail in math, then i started to understand math more, i use some apps like khan academy etc which make me to think what i am trying to solve. Now i get good grades for math 🎉🎉

[health.]

My math marks have improved a bit. I moved from a D student to a B student. Now I'm aiming for that A+ thanks to you✨️

[yangene]

till 8th grade I was taught to memorise math, but then I started developing an interest in physics and wanted to try and understand math. two years later, I have somehow pulled myself up from that state and into advanced math, but I still do not have a well-equipped math sense. I really look forward to figuring out how to do it. thank you for your work!!!

[robertprice]

I'm an engineer turned teacher. Not to knock teachers, but what I find is that "math teachers" are really good at working problems and seem to lack understanding of the utility of math. Their understanding is academic, where as an engineer or mathematician is a practitioner of math. I believe that is the problem. They don't often explain the why or the math, verses the how.

[ishanitaylorsversion]

i love how you actually listen to your subscribers on what they want to learn! thank you sm!!

[PikRabbit]

Im kinda embarrassed to admit that i didnt pass school with math being one of many subjects i was so unmotivated with proceeding
But you are starting to help me feel motivated to go back to school soon

[JJ-qdnp]

Hi wAmy! I did start Math studies in the 1980s. I went up to Calc II but I dropped out of college to study aviation instead. So, in 2017 (I am 60 years old) I went back to school, community college in CT, and I finished a degree in Mathematics and Physics. I am planning to continue my education to a bachelor's degree in Math or Physics. Your video is very impressive and true, I am surprised and happy that you have that solid concept at such a young age. Kudos to you! JJ from CT.

[beomgyu_files]

who else failed math and are here to improve themselves ;-;

[henryleeCabin]

Thank you so much. I’m only in 8th grade, but already working on algebra and taking condensed geometry over the summer, this is going to be a life saver. Thank you so much 🙏

[ZahEiga]

Thank you so much! My teacher always compares my math-solving skills to others, making me feel the dumbest one that i literally thought memorizing calculus formulae would help but once I tried to do that, I felt overwhelmed and didn't just do it. But I somehow encouraged myself to actually understand calculus and it's helping.

I will leave this comment and edit it every time I get a bit better at maths


2 Oct 2023- understood the basics of derivation (20% of derivation concept of my o'level is done)

3 Oct 2023-learned about permutation and combination (concept 60% done)

did the homeworks properly but couldn't study for mathematics additionally.

10-oct-2023-learning trigonometry from the start (i know the basics but still wanted to revise)

[jackhargreaves]

I did BSc and MSc Psychology. But then I rediscovered the beauty of maths. Now, like you, “I would rather solve one hundred maths problems that write one essay”. Well said.

[amberi]

hi amy! thanks for this, going into year 12 exams with a positive mindset this time:)) i'll come back and update you guys on my results (its not in like another month and a half yet btw hehe)

[BluBu_]

No wonder why I found math so easy compared to others! I never saw math as a “memorizing class” and I always made sure to understand the fundamentals of a problem or formula so I could clearly see the bigger picture. I’ll make sure to keep this up!

[GREED]

All I can say is thankyou, btw im in love with the way you explain and suddenly drop the other clips, watching this till the end was worth it not just for math but the fact that you can you it eveywhere .

[thecringeofhannah]

Hello I am an 8th grader taking 9th grade Algebra 1, I have struggled with math my whole life and being told there was only one way to do math, and because of this I was always struggling to make sure everything's was right and nothing was wrong so I ended up not understanding anything and just going along with it. I am so happy to know that I am not the only one that struggles with things like this. I am also so happy that you are giving really good advice for people to follow and make a change with, I can't wait to start applying this knowledge in my life so TYSM.!!!!

[kelphead]

Until 10th grade, I always aced math. I'm currently in 11th grade, and 11th grade math doesn't make sense. Looking at the complexity of the question, i get overwhelmed and give up while the others in my class are able to solve it so quickly. I'm going to use your technique to continue acing math in 11th grade as well...Thanks for the video