EXAM STUDY TIPS FOR MATHEMATICS

                               

1. Mathematics Requires Regular Practice

Maths is not just read and listened to. When you want to study maths you have to roll up your sleeves and actually solve some problems.  The more you practice answering maths problems, the better. Each problem has its own characteristics and it’s important to have solved it in numerous ways before tackling the exam. There is no escaping this reality, to do well in a Maths exam you need to have solved a LOT of mathematical problems beforehand.

2. Go through to minimise Errors

When you’re solving problems, it’s important to work through the process for each solution. If you have made any mistakes, you should review them and understand where your problem-solving skills let you down. Discerning how you approached the problem and where you went wrong is a great way of becoming stronger and avoiding the same errors next time.

3. Learn the Key Concepts

Avoid cramming the processes. This is counter-productive. It is much better and rewarding in the long-run to focus on understanding the process and logic that is involved. This will help you understand how you should approach such problems in the future.

Remember that Mathematics is a sequential subject so it’s important to have a firm understanding of the key concepts that underpin a mathematical topic before moving on to work on other, more complex solutions which are based on understanding the basics.

4. Clear your Doubts or Mix-up

Many times you can get bog down trying to solve part of a maths problem and find it difficult to move on to the next stage.  It’s common for many students to skip this question and continue on to the next. You should avoid doing this and instead spend time trying to understand the process of solving the problem. Once you have grasped an understanding of the initial problem, you can use this as a stepping stone to progress to the remainder of the question.

Reminder: Mathematics requires time and patience to master.

It is a better idea to study with a friend who you can consult with and bounce ideas off when trying to solve complex problems.

5. Attempt To Remove Distraction From The Environment

Math requires more concentration than any other subject. A proper study environment and a distraction free area could be the determining factor when solving complex equations or problems in geometry, algebra or trigonometry!

Music when studying can help create a relaxing atmosphere and stimulate the flow of information. Having suitable background music can foster an environment of maximum concentration. ..

6. Build a Mathematical Dictionary

Mathematics has specific language with a lot of vocabulary. We suggest you write notes  with all the concepts, terminology and definitions you need to know. You should include their meanings, some key points and even some sample answers so you can consult them at any time and recap.

7. Apply Maths to Real World Problems

As much as possible, try to apply real-world problems when studying Mathematics  Maths can be very abstract sometimes so looking for a practical application can help change your perspective and assimilate ideas differently. curled  Diego Santos