how do i study better? its math by the way?
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The key to math is understanding the definitions. Make sure you understand them first and then start on examples of problems.  You need to ask yourself two questions when approaching math problems.  1. What is the questions asking me? 2. What does the answer look like?  For example:\n\nFind the roots for the function y=x^2 + 7x + 12\n\nYou know that your answer needs to be where y=0.  Now you need to know what the answer looks like. It can take varying forms but these would be reasonable:\n\n(-3,0) and (-4,0) or x=-3 and x=-4\n\nRemember to always understand what is being asked of you and to have an idea of what it should look like.  The biggest problem students have is relying on the calculator.  The calculator can only tell you what you tell it.  So if you don't understand what it should look like then it may come out wrong.
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Don't miss class, whatever you do. Take notes DURING class, and look at them after class. Make study guides for yourself before each test. (This will help you to remember the material better than just reading it)\n\nAnd do every assignment. Don't be afraid to ask your teacher for help.
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since you got access to internet, thats already a good thing. you can surf the net for math tutorials or lessons. use yahoo search and type math tutorials. there you can have your lessons. the best way to study and learn math is to solve and solve problems... in this kind of subject, practice really makes perfect. no memorisation needed...\ngoodluck.\n\nps. i dont think any education is idiot. maybe there is just something wrong with the system. why would it be called education if its not educating. \n\ngoodluck
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the best way to improve your math is to  practice practice and practice..
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Figure out HOW you learn best.  I learn best by organizing information into visual charts, tables, and other images.  My best use of time is creating and compiling the information that I am studying into this form.  It is also easier for me.  Other people learn easier by making sound representations of material, songs poems, chants.\nMake your methods of studying more interesting and the material will be easier to remember, according to your best way of receiving information.
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Practice and hard work will make a big difference.  So will having a good tutor.\n\nIf you're very weak in math, you'll want to focus on the basics.  Get a 6th-8th grade math workbook, and make sure you've mastered the material.  Multiplication, division, order of operations, fractions, decimals, etc.  The biggest reason students have trouble with math in high school is that they haven't mastered the basics.  Do hundreds of problems in the workbook.  If that's difficult, then it's a clear sign you need to keep doing more problems.  If you finish the workbook, and you're not getting over 90% correct, get another workbook.  If you need help with any type of problem, ask for help.  If this is important to you, you should spend at least 12 hours per day during your winter break on studying.  (How's that for a guideline?)\n\nIf you've mastered the material up to 8th grade math, get the book of sample SATs and the SAT math workbook, both produced by the College Board.  You can find both at your bookstore, or at Amazon.\n\nTake a full exam to identify all the problems you don't know how to do, so you can focus your efforts.\n\nTry to learn how to do each type of problem that you miss.  If you can't figure it out on your own, ask someone for help.  Consider getting a tutor.  You want to be prepared to solve not only the given problem, but any variations on it.  So if you were to get the same problem, but with a different set of numbers, you should be able to solve it.\n\nThen go to the SAT math workbook, and study the material that you're weakest in.  Do the problems at the end of each chapter.  If you run out of problems, Barron's, Kaplan, and Princeton Review all produce decent SAT review books.\n\nEvery week, take another exam to monitor your progress and identify the problem areas.  You should see a steady progress in your score if you work hard at it.
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Well, you can try to have a time table to arrange between your work & play so that u will not miss out any of your homework. Your homework must be done for it helps you to understand better. You must also revise in a quiet and comfortable environment in order to learn more. If you don't know about something you can refer to your teacher or somebody that can help you. You must also exercise and relax between your study time. This makes you healthier thus you will be able to learn and understand easily. Don't give yourself too much stress. Try something with your ability. Slowly you will improve. You must have your target so that you can work hard towards it. It's only my opinion and there might be better ideas on how to study. Good luck;p
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Consider which subjects are your strongest and which subjects are your weakest. Then, study more for your weakest, and some for your strongest subjects. I have more trouble in Math, than in History, so I always study for my Math tests more than for my History tests.
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Buy that CSET book and look at the practice tests, brush up on your math.  Start taking it early and do not take all three sections at once take like 2 at one time and then take the last one by itself.  Don't forget  to pray.  Before you take the test choose one answer that you will mark when you absolutely don't know an answer, everytime mark that letter.  When I didn't know an answer I marked "A" every time . Thats what I did and I passed, not becauase I was so smart but because I tried to strategize and prayed.
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Revise and make sure you understand everything that is given to you. Do your homework and don't fall behind by not doing it. Revise or skim through your work everyday and make summaries or mind maps. Reading additional info will also help. And practice a lot. Concentrate and you'll be fine and don't stress yourself, organize-make a time table if you need to. And most of all be POSITIVE. \n(",) Hope that helped.
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If you can do basic math (add, subtract, multiply or divide) you can do it. Unless you are going for a Subject Test for Math, then you need to get a study guide available from the test company or online.\n\nGood Luck
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Relax. Dont study the night before or the morning before. Just go over how to do the math a little. By now if you have not been practicing the verbal section there is not much you can do to improve it except going over vocabulary or something. The best thing to do is to stay calm and not let nerves get in the way of getting an amazing score.\n\nGood Luck!
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Study. Know your stuff. Take notes well. Study. Get a study group. While you can have your book there, you need to know where everything is or you'll take up the whole time.\n\nGood luck!
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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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Well study and review right before the test. It sounds to me that you need some improvement in your study skills! Try writing the info down or typing it out, it might help!
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1. Have a regular time and location to study.\n\n2. Get ahold of upcoming lessons and read ahead. *The reason for this is important. If you study ahead - when you do take the subject in class it is a review for you. You'll actually be ahead of the class when preparing for your exam.\n\n3. Work with someone who can help you - not distract you. * This is a mastermind technique you'll use in the business world. Get use to it.\n\n4. No TV. ( a little quiet background music is acceptable)\n\n5. Learn memory techniques. Do not rely on rote memory. * Use ridiculous association for subjects where you have alot of facts to remember. Your mind is like a filing cabinet. If you don't have a filing system you won't know how to retrieve the knowledge when you need it.\n\n6. Use colored post its to mark , "must knows, could knows, and should knows. Remember - most of your hard cover books are filler. Focus on what your teacher wants you to know.\n\n7. Eating before study causes blood to go from the brain to the stomach. Watch when you eat.\n\n8. Get plenty of rest. Don't party on school nights.\n\n9. Do "all your assignments!" "Write all your tests!" - falling behind because of missed assignments or classes will make studying difficult. If you have to miss a class - have someone provide you with notes and <ask> the teacher if you're confused. DO NOT FALL BEHIND!!!! Knowing your subject is like building a house. If you miss information your foundation will be weak and your house will not hold up! That's why students who miss class have a bad time of it.\n\n10. Set a goal for yourself in each subject you take and shoot high. That is to say...shoot for an A and you'll most likely get a B. Write your goal in the present tense - I.e. It is Jun 2007 and I have completed Math 30 with an A plus. (Describe the reaction of your teacher/parents/friends and how good you feel about achieving your goal. "Remember - if a goal doesn't have a time limit set on it - your goal is just a dream!"\n\n11. Never get into a tiff with your teacher - show genuine interest and you'll see a higher grade.\n\n12. Keep good notes - no...excellent notes. Notes that refer back to your text book and highlight the must knows! Have a table of contents.
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Let's say that you spend the least time on what you like the least!  Work EXTREMELY hard to change that behavior.  \n\nOne go to every class, do every homework problem, if you can not do them find someone who will do them with you.  Hire a tutor, a friend, most colleges have a math lab or study parlor.  \n\nTwo, Talk to the professor explain you just do not understand and you WANT to pass and don't know who to turn to.\n\nThree, Then with all your homework problems complete arrive to class prepared and early, give yourself time to feel like you belong there.  Follow along as the professor covers material and ask at least two questions everyday!  Even if you don't need to just so you will when you DO need to.\n\nFour, Before exams, review and REDO all homework, seek study advice from the professor and YOU WILL succeed, but it will take the ability to PUT in the TIME.