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How to Study Maths: 7 Tips for Solving Maths Problems

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How to Study Maths

Mathematics  is a subject that you cannot avoid.  Some love it but, if we’re being honest, most people hate studying
maths. The importance of maths for students has never been greater. STEM subjects are the basis for technologies of
tomorrow. Most university courses include some level of maths while almost every profession uses maths in some form
on a daily basis. The problem many students have is that they don’t know how to study maths to get good results.

Maths is one of those subjects which you can easily spend hours studying, but end up none the wiser. However much
you have studied, if you can not solve the problem on day of the test, you are lost. Thankfully,  there are

some  techniques for studying maths that you can do regardless of your level. You may even end up loving

mathematics by the end of the blog post!

 7 Tips for Maths Problem Solving

1. Practice, Practice & More Practice
It is impossible to study maths properly by just reading and listening. 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. Review Errors
When you’re practising with these 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. Understanding how you approached the problem and where you went wrong is a great way
of becoming stronger and avoiding the same mistakes in the future.

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3. Master the Key Concepts
Do not try to memorise 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 Maths is a sequential subject so it’s important to have a rm 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. Understand your Doubts

Sometimes you can get stuck trying to solve part of a maths problem and nd it di cult 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.

Remember: Maths requires time and patience to master.

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

5. Create a Distraction Free Study Environment

Mathematics is a subject that requires more concentration than any other. 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!

Studying with music can help create a relaxing atmosphere and stimulate the ow of information. Having suitable background music can foster an environment of
maximum concentration. Of course, you should steer clear of Pitbull and Eminem, instrumental music is the best thing in these times.

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picking the best study music for you.

6. Create a Mathematical Dictionary

Mathematics has speci c terminology with a lot of  vocabulary.  We suggest you create Notes (https://www.goconqr.com/en/notes-software/)  or Flashcards
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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 approaching maths. Maths can be very abstract sometimes so looking for a practical application can
help change your perspective and assimilate ideas di erently.

Probability, for example, can be used in everyday life to predict the outcome of something happening and determine whether you want to take a risk such as if you
should buy a lottery ticket or gamble.

Oh and don’t forget that it’s also important to have con dence in yourself and face the exam knowing that you have prepared properly!

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