MATH
- so okay im not supposed to be giving you advice in maths because I SUCK IN MATH. But i’ve fallen down and have risen!!! I got an average of 1.5 (our grading system here is different, 1 is the highest and 5 is the lowest!!!) in my last 2 math subjects so beat that!! ok here it is. btw, these r incomplete bcoz i haven’t finished those subjects yet (like geometry and physics but i’ll /try/ to give u accurate and nice tips)
general tips
tip #1: if your professor permits you use your calculator, then make sure to always bring it!!
tip #2: write down all your formulas every!! single time!! there’s no harm in memorizing them right?? through writing them down, you’ll be familiar with the formulas and work your way through the problem easily!!
tip # 3: practice. makes. perfect!!!!! can’t stress this e n o u g h! do not limit yourself with your textbook. the internet has a loooooooot of resources. use them wisely!! here is my fave website for free worksheets: Kuta Software
tip #4: convince urself that u love math omg!! hahaha be patient with the subject.if you’re having a hard time, IT’S OKAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if i can do it we can all do it!!
tip #5: math isn’t only math.... ?? ok u use it in every subject!! especially in chemistry!! i swear, don’t forget ur lessons!!
tip #6: take good notes. it will help in the long run!
tip #7: keep all your quizzes and papers!!
tip #8: do not sleep in class and pay ATTENTION!! one wrong step will kill u. i promise. been there done that HAHA
tip #9: KNOW HOW TO GRAAAPH AND DRAAW. doesn’t matter how icky ur parabola or sine curve is bUT AS LONG AS IT IS IN THE RIGHT VALUES THEN YOU’RE GOOD.
tip #10: ALWAYS HAVE A SCRATCH PAPER AT HAND OK
tip #11: DON’T PANIC DOOOON’T PANIC I REPEAAAT. brEATHE fam it’s gonna be O K.
A) Statistics
tip #1: statistics is easy, JUST AS LONG AS U DON’T MESS EVERYTHING UP!!!!! you just need to FOCUS on inputing your data. one mistake and everything won’t be right. slowly, but sUuuuuuuUuURELY
tip #2: know the functions of ur calculator!!!! if u didn’t know about this, then NOW U KNOW!! read the manual of ur calculator or watch videos online. knowing the functions of ur calculator especially for statistics saves a lot of time.
tip #3: always know ur symbols!! like what does delta E stand for...etc!!
tip #4: always always know the definition of basic terms like for example: mean, median, mode, sample size, and what those are for.
B) Trigonometry
tip #1: write down all the trigonometric functions!! memorize em if u can
tip #2: SOH-CAH-TOA!!! Sine:Opposite over Hypotenuse - Cosine: Adjacent over Hypotenuse - Tangent: Opposite over Adjacent!!
tip #3: if there’s sin cos tan, there’s also cosecant, secant, and cotangent!! it’s just the reciprocal of soh cah toa!! :)
tip #4: know the relationship between things!!
C) Calculus
tip #1: hmm...calculus. basically, memorize the formulas!! Like for limits, you have to identify if the given is a limit or not and there are steps to that. it’s important to KNOW and MEMORIZE them!!
tip #2: calculus relies HEAVILY on word problems. the tip in solving those word problems is to approach them in an organized manner. I usually solve it through
first, read the problem carefully
second, dissect the problem. Find out what is given and what u are looking for. Write down the given
third, solve, solve, solve!! solve carefully based on your given
for ur final answer, write it with completely with units n all!!
tip #3: calculus can be applied in real life so ya better put ur thinking caps on and ask urself “how would i do this” (if this makes sense HAHA)
D) Algebra
tip #1: ur X can be annoying...but u also ask Y. (horrible i know) the key to algebra is to SOLVE FOR X!!! x is important so if given with two unknowns such as x and y, always try n use x as y... ya get? lemme show u.
Find two numbers x,y. If y is three times greater than x and has a sum of 20. so... in here, u can use x instead of y... since x is x, and y is three times greater than x so.. 3x=y. and since both is equal to 20, you can equate it like this: 3x + x = 20. Now u can group the 2 x’s and arrive at ur answer!! 4x=20, x=20/4, x=5!!!
tip #2: don’t forget the signs!! integers could be PESKY AF and one wrong move can make a huge difference so don’t forget the signs.
tip #3: Review your basic math operations. this is basic so if this is basic, this would be ez for u
tip #4: organization is the key!! as always, solve in a systematic way. :)
E) Physics (haven’t took this course yet so...here r tips i found here)
tip #1: (these tips r mine but from high school physics) always, read the text!!
tip #2: identify the missing quantities!!
tip #3: KNOW UR CONVERSION FACTOOOORS!!! know the different and basic conversions!!
F) Geometry
tip #1: look at all the angles. angles r very very important here! so remember, 30, 90, 60!! and don’t forget SOH CAH TOA as well ok?
tip #2: memorize the theorems so that u can approach all ur problems with ease.
tip #3: im sorry i haven’t taken this course (and won’t SO HERE’S A BUNCH OF GOOD TIPS 4 YA NOT WRITTEN BY ME!!) anotha one
i believe in u OK?? GO CRUSH UR MATH SUBJECTS!!
ur professional crammer, pattycake <3