What is the secret to being good at math?
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I think there are a couple of main things that contribute to people have problems with math.\n\nThe first one, plain in simple, is that the individual doesn't feel confident or competent.  If you have had problems in the past, sometimes you just assume that it's something that you are "not good at".  The first step is to really believe that you can overcome your problems in the past, and grasp these concepts that have previously given you problems.  \n\nAfter you get over the confidence hurdle, I think the next thing to do is to try to identify what might be the best way for YOU personally to learn.  Everyone learns in different ways, and I think that is why there are many people who excel in so many other academic areas, might have problems with math.  Some people have an easier time with math, I believe, because they approach it with the intent of just doing the process.  In other words, they just do the computations, or what they're showed to do, with out getting wrapped up into the why of what they are doing.  Other people who might be a little more critical in their thinking might approach it with the "what is this used for?" approach, which can sometimes make math more difficult.\n\nWhat I think it really comes down to is learning what your personal learning style is, and approaching it from that angle.  Ok, easier said than done, right?  I think that the best way to figure out what the easiest way for you to learn is to ask a few different people to explain it to you.  In other words, maybe ask for a teacher to help, a friend in your class that grasps the material, or even a tutor there at school.  Similar to the different ways of learning, different people will teach in somewhat different manners.  Maybe the way another person explains it to you, will make better sense.\n\nJust remember to stay confident, and approach math with the feeling that you can do it!  When you find the right type of learning style for you, that little light bulb will light up over your head and you will say, "Oh my gosh, this makes sense!"  It's a great feeling!  Stick with it, and good luck!  :)
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No. Be confident if you are going into the 5th grade. The only way you will ever be bad at math is if you don't listen, don't ask questions, aren't confident, or don't pay attention. You'll do fine. Don't stress.
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hi...\nlooks like your frantic to become an einstein...\nanyway i just want to share some tips with you...\n\n* get to know all the formulas in your  standard  syllabus and little higher too..because maths alwasy means "the more cunning and clever ..the better you tackle the subject from all angles" cunning i meant the questions.. since those questions will be to find out who thinks out of the box..\n\n* try to analyse the data with the question and find equations relate closer to the answer..\n\n*mostly look intoalgebraic and arithmetic problems, quadratic equations,trignometric ratios, polynomials geometrical figures and graphs /statistics. i know these willbe common topics to you..but questions will be of a higher level\n\n* try to refer the previous or if possible any question of maths olympiad held previously ,so that you can refresh yourself with the questions\n\n* questions are not going to be simple since it is going to be tough... so spend enought  time with each of your math topic and try to work even difficult and unusual problems too..i.e which you havent worked out ..\n\n* relax and study..pray to god..he can help you face this challenge... so get prepared for the war with numbers\n\nall the best and good luck to you
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take math and learn formula's first
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I'm no mathamatician myself but,\n\nMath is a subject that builds on itself, starting with simple addition and subtraction, then building on that for multiplication and division, then an understanding of fractions and decimals, then algebraic equations and trigonometry, then calculus etc etc etc…\n\nMy point is that often having trouble at one level in math, is the result of not having a good enough grasp of a lower level of math. Example small children who haven't learned their numbers cannot grasp the idea of addition, adding multi digit numbers is hard if you don't memorize addition tables (single digit addition) likewise multiplication is impossible without knowing addition, learning the multiplication tables is necessary to advance to higher forms of mathematics.\nAlso, most of math is memorization, and the best way to memorize anything is repetition. In order to memorize the multiplication (times) tables, you must either say or write them over and over again... regular daily quizzing yourself until the answers just come from memory, instead of having to think about them... it's the same with most of the basics in math.\nSo to answer your question, in general terms since I don't know what type of math is giving you difficulty, is to back up one step and be sure you have complete understanding of the lower level which will help alot with your current level.\nRemember, we are all born without an understanding of math, it is something that each of us have to work on.. Sure there are a few people born who seem to just be born with the skill, but most of us had to work to learn it :)\nYou can do this, just back up and study the basics, building on the basics with make the more complicated come easier.\n\nGood luck.
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Multiplication and division are basically just a matter of memorization.  I know if you're just learning it, its hard.  I remember having trouble as well when I first started.  But keep at it.  It will get frustrating at times, but keep at it.  The problem with math is that as you go farther, you need to remember everything you've already learned.  But otherwise, it can be real easy.  Just keep at it and you'll do fine.
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memorize simple rules and try to derive the hard ones from simple ones and then to be fast then memorize the diffucult rules.Trigonometry is simple if you know basic El-Cebir well
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Think of your favorite hobby. Mine is reading science fiction. Apply learning math to your favorite hobby. It could be baseball or anything. Try and remember that Math is like a truly universal language. Don't think of math it as numbers like letters, but as numbers that are letters that make words with meaning in the real world.
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It is easiest to remember the things that you think are important.\n\nIf you don't like math and you think that you don't need it, then even if you're convinced that you need to memorize an equation to get a good grade, it won't stay up there for long.
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read lots of books (or a dictionary), do well on math section, hence talk with your math teachers and ask for additional help. and yes there were a few people that did... friends of mine in fact...
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I can be a whiz at Math, but not be a Mathematician, can't I?
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Math skills help develop one's analytical abilities. Some people are gifted in math and it is easy for them. Others have difficulty with math. If you did well in grade school with math, then you will do well in higher education. Statistics should be a math course that you should consider.
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Please, learn arithmetic.\n\n12
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get help from your parents, stay after school, pay attention, and be alert. Once you get behind in math, it's very difficult to get back on track.
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Just sit down.. and do every question if u have a text book. this method helps me keep my grades in maths.
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Study, Study, Study. if your doing well in all your other classes, just ut your mind into your math class. Maybe take time before or after school with your teacher. Or maybe get a tutor?
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FIRST INCREASE YOUR INTEREST IN MATHS , THEN UNDERSTAND WHAT IS TAUGHT AND AUTOMATICALLY YOU WILL LEARN MORE AND MORE .