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How much study (maths) do you guys do on average?
What motivates you?
Your thoughts. :yuck:
What motivates you?
Your thoughts. :yuck:
(OFF TOPIC)Parth Dave said:(on average - the four hours come from retarded projects that teachers feel must be assigned).
I think this quality in one's personality aids one's potentials in math greatly. Math is best learned alone, most of the times anyway.fourier jr said:(OFF TOPIC)
Do most math people have attitudes towards "schooling" like that? It seems like math has more than its share of people who just want to be left alone to do their own thing.
What motivates you?
my motivation was not to pass courses, but in graduate school to learn enough to pass the comprehensive examination to get the next degree, i.e. masters or PhD.
It is the 19th I believe :) Waiting for my Phyiscs A2/Mathematics A2/Further Mathematics A2/Philosophy A2/STEP results! Roll on!devious_ said:We'll see what I did on results day (aug 16th :uhh:).
They often have silly mistakes though and sometimes I find the material to be quite ambiguous.devious_ said:If you want to teach yourself stuff, I highly recommend the Heinemann series for Edexcel GCE A-level Mathematics. They have 6 pure math books (P1-P6), 6 mechanics (M1-M6), 6 statistics (S1-S6) and 2 decision math (D1-D2). They're very well-written, and have a lot of good excercises. They also have final answers to all the excercises, but not complete solutions. This is great since sometimes you might be tempted to look at the solution instead of trying to figure one out. And every time you do get one of the answers right, you'd feel smarter. That's pretty motivating if you ask me.
Motivation is crucial for success in any subject, including maths. When you are motivated, you are more likely to put in the time and effort needed to understand and solve math problems. Motivation also helps you stay focused and persevere when faced with challenges or setbacks.
There are many ways to improve your motivation for studying maths. One effective strategy is to set specific and achievable goals for yourself. This gives you a clear purpose and direction for your studying. Additionally, try to find relevance and meaning in the math concepts you are learning. This can help you stay engaged and motivated.
Math anxiety is a common issue that can hinder your motivation and performance in maths. One way to manage math anxiety is to practice relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or positive self-talk, before and during math study sessions. It can also be helpful to break down complex math problems into smaller, more manageable steps.
This ultimately depends on your personal learning style and preferences. Some people may find it more beneficial to study maths alone, as they can work at their own pace and focus on their individual weaknesses. Others may benefit from studying in a group, as it allows for collaboration and the opportunity to learn from others.
Staying motivated while studying difficult math concepts can be challenging, but there are a few strategies that can help. It's important to break down the concepts into smaller, more manageable parts and to celebrate small victories along the way. Additionally, try to find real-life applications for the math concepts you are learning to make them more relevant and interesting.