#mathskills

[that-was-a-bit-stupid-of-you]

how do I explain that i like maths and im pretty good at maths i just hate maths exams and i suck at doing things by a specific government assigned method in limited time with high stakes

[asymptomaticsymptomless]

My study notes

a 4am snapshot of my math study notes.

Post type: Journal blog, medium

Source: Organic Chemistry Tutor MHF4U Advanced Functions playlist.

So story time:

When I was in high school I failed maths twice. The pace was too slow, and the teacher wasn't the most engaging. I went to summer school and passed with 70's. The pace was right, and it was at the time I learned that I learn best with a block of information, and spending 8 hours a day on a topic was better than spending the what, hour and a half? or so per day.

I never learned to study in high school, I would do the homework, and do the tests, and yeah. Okay maybe not all my homework, I was pretty active on GaiaOnline at this time, and I would spend many many hours writing out text based rpgs. 20 years later we had the COVID lockdown, and I decided to try my hand at Yale's Open Course of Psychology. I had no idea what I was getting myself involved in. I wanted the best chance I could give myself, so I bought a bunch of highlighters for the readings, and gel pens from the dollar store, and I started my trip down a heavy course load. At this time, I had never highlighted a single passage, and then I found one of the textbooks taught you how to ask questions while reading, one of my weaknesses. So that is where I started to study.

I know for me, I cannot retain information really well, and might be because of having schizo-spect traits. Or ADHD. So repetition was the way to go.

Read the text books -> make notes -> finish lesson -> review notes

One of my previous hobbies was tracking and bullet journaling. So my notes had a lot of colour to them.

Now the pictures above are not the best quality because I went for the cheapest phone instead of the one that I really wanted. I also don't have a scanner at my disposal. All that was in my apartment that I lost to my psychosis.

But the things to note is that when I learn, I write in pen, different colours mean different things. Blue is my notes colour, lilac is my attempt and deep purple is also an attempt but of a secondary equation set up. Like f(x)=∛(2x-7) and g(x)=(x^3+7)/2, they are a part of the same question, but require you to write it all out, then to plot it on a graph. The different colours of purples stand out on the graph instead of making lines to point out which equation goes where.

These days I use felt tip markers for when I have any sort of graphing needs. Red and Green are sacred colours of marking, so when I go through my equations, and find the answer, I would mark it with green for right, or wrong in red with the detailed answer of where I went wrong. And when I encounter a new equation I use my highlighters and highlight the different parts of the equation. y=-√(3-x) + 4

Orange: is the negative before the square root, making the graph point left, and reflects over the x-axis. Blue: is a horizontal shift of 3 Pink: is a vertical shift of 4

Like learning a new language and they highlight and underline different parts of the sentence. You know, because math is a language, and it is easier to approach if you see it as such. And like any language, there will be mistakes, especially if you have dyslexia or dyscalculia. But having the different equations highlighted and then bullet journaled into my notes really did a lot of good things.

Skills I use while studying:

note: I am on adhd medication.

bullet journal and trackers

language studies

focus tips and tricks

After the first few hours of studying, taking a 10-15 minute break

Have caffeine readily available

Have tumblr open so when my mind wanders I can empty it

For science, I use google docs, and I have a tab where I can empty my thoughts out and avoid tumblr

Eat well and have snacks within reach

Hydrate well

Colour coding

Sometimes my breaks are a smoke break, or getting more snacks for me to munch on. I find that eating replaced the need to needlessly scroll, because I choose things that hit that dopamine receptor, nuts and cheeses, like a charcuterie board. Sometimes my breaks are just me getting up to pace, and suck on my vape. Luckily for me my nicotine addiction has me going outside every hour or so, so I am constantly getting fresh air and sunlight.

Now I am sharing this because I know there are a lot of kids out there that don't know how to study like me. Those who are passing highschool with acceptable grades, but know themselves well enough to worry about post-secondary schooling expectations.

They say that a lot of people do maths just to get it done, not because they are interested in it. I am not doing this just for fun, I need advanced functions, or biology, or chemistry, and I want to learn how to graph things because in psychology you need to measure a lot of different things, and research plays a major part.

[sciencespectrum]

What does a variable mean in basic mathematics terms?

In mathematics, a variable is a symbol, usually a letter like x, y, or z, that represents a value that can change or is not yet known 🔤. Instead of always working with fixed numbers, variables help us think more broadly and solve different types of problems.

For example, consider the expression x + 5 ➕. Here, x is the variable. If x is equal to 2, the answer is 7. If x is equal to 10, the answer is 15. This shows how the value of the expression changes depending on the variable 🔄.

Variables are especially useful in equations 🧩. Take the equation x + 3 = 8. We can find the value of x by subtracting 3 from both sides, which gives x = 5. This process helps us find unknown values ​​in a logical and systematic way ✔️.

They are also important in real-life situations 🌍. For example, if you want to calculate the total cost of goods, you can use a variable to represent the cost of one item. This makes it easier to handle different numbers and values ​​💰.

In science and technology ⚙️, variables are used to represent changing quantities such as time, speed, temperature. They help us create formulas and predict results.

Variables make math more flexible, powerful, and useful 📊. They help us understand patterns, solve problems, and use math in everyday life. Learning about variables is an important first step toward mastering algebra and advanced math 🚀.

[study-diaries]

Math Tips

(Pictures are not mine)

Well, let me tell you, we all have this love-hate relationship with this subject, right? The worst part is that when you don't know what the heck is going on, so, as a girl who studied maths (2 Volumes/textbooks) on her own during the year she was homeschooled, here are some tips and tricks that I did to get an A+ in my math finals!

Get your syllabus together

In the beginning I had no damn idea what was going on and it was just confusing. I had to do the first thing I did was taken my index/table of contents and mark the chapters which i knew very well and the ones I had no clue about. And then i arranged them with the marking scheme, like which one carries the most marks etc etc and study accordingly.

Complete lessons/chapters that you already know

When you finish off the things you already know then that's gonna give you the confidence you need even if you know only 1-2 chapters, learn it throughout and make sure that you'll get the answer no matter how twisted the sum is. If you're doubtful about the whole textbook like any normal person.... Start with the easy ones. (I know there are literally really no "easy" chapters, spare me)

Harder chapters need hard work

Most chapters like Trigonometry proofs, Geometry proofs, Algebra, Graphs, Mensuration and Calculus etc need more than minimum effort but here's a trick, what is the common thing in this? Yes, they're all formulae and theorem based which goes to my next point. These chapters are completely based on how much you've understood your basics.

Formulae and theorem cheatsheets

Make a list of all formulae and the theorem used in the book, write them chapter wise and no printouts or digital notes. Take a paper and write it down, no excuses. It helps you while you're practicing, revising and in the last minute review, it helped me damn much. Remember, maths is a sport. The basic formulae must come to you like reflexes.

YouTube is your best friend.

For every single chapter, go and watch the basics and how a sum is done step by step. A recommendation for this is Organic Chemistry Tutor who literally is one of the reasons i passed. He has videos from basic geometry, trigonometry, statistics to calculus. Search for your own YouTubers and be clear with concepts.

Math is fully memorization

Memorize formulae and theorems with the back of your hand, you should be able to recall them within seconds. Be thorough.

Memorize basic math values (if calculator isn't allowed)

Do this if you have a majority of chapters like Statistics, Mensuration, Profit/loss calculation etc, where large numbers are concerned. Memorize the first 10 square, cube, decimal and multiplication values. It may be dry but there are literally songs available for these things, I'm serious, i learnt the first 10 cube roots by listening to Senorita xD Search for rhymes and they'll definitely be many!!

Work it out!!!!!!

Can't stress this enough, atleast 30-40 mins is the minimum for maths. I'm serious, work out each sum, don't ever think it's a waste, you'll see the results. Practice makes perfect. Work out every single sum, from examples to exercise ones cause let's be honest, our examiners love to take problems from every nook and cranny of the book.

Whiteboard method

So, I made this up and it actually works, if you have a whiteboard or anything else, once you completed a chapter, take a random page and whatever sums you have on those two pages, you need to complete within a given time limit. It helps you to identify your weak points and where the hell you're losing both time and effort and not to mention that it gives you confidence boost up.

Hope this helps :))

[ismariamokay]

i know this is probably embarrassing to say but can people please comment on this post or dm me math and science tips because i want to enter a program that could be really really beneficial for my future career but my grades aren’t really that good like for exemple i got a 75 in math and a 80 in science last year so i really need to bump those up. so pretty please if anyone has ANYTHING AND I MEAN ANYTHING that could help me that would be very much appreciated

much love,

mariam ʚɞ

[jellyfish-dont-cry]

Maths is the only bitch I own

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HAPPPPPPYYYYYY INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS DAY!!!!! IT IS ALREADY THE 15TH OF MARCH FOR ME, BECAUSE THE 14TH OF MARCH WAS A MIRACLE, AND I COULDN'T FIND THE TIME TO POST THIS CONGRATULATIONS EARLIER. HOWEVER IT HAS ONLY BEEN 19 MINUTES SINCE THE INTERNATIONAL MATHS DAY FOR ME, SO THIS STILL COUNTS!!! Elementary school me used to say that this subject was the only important thing in the entire universe - Yes, more than nutritions. 😂