Studing And Understanding Mathematics

Easy or difficult; crazy or abstrac; boring or rigorious - Whatever your take is on mathematics it does not change the nature of mathematics in anyway and like any other subject it can be understood. From arithmetics,algebra, geometry to trigonometry the basic concepts for effective understanding of mathematics is the same. Below is a seven step procedure for understanding maths:

1. HAVE A REGULAR STUDY TIME This is important as it helps to prepare the mind for assimilation. Also note that a good rest or sleep will help relax the body, this also contribute to effective studing.

2. CHOOSE A CONDUSIVE PLACE AND POSITION Learning is made easy in a good `sitting` position and under a condusive environment void of all forms of distraction.

3. GET GOOD MATERIAL Books from good authors should be consulted. It is also important to read atleast two books by different authors on a particular topic this helps to widen your orizone.

4. BE UP-TO-DATE WITH PREREQUISITE TOPIC Before you venture into a new topic, endevour to keep at finger tip previous topics relevant or related to the new one. For example, a student who is not grounded in factorization of simple algebraic expressions is most likely to have problem solving quadratic equations by factorization method. 5. AFTER READING SOLVE PLENTY PROBLES Reading and subsequent understanding of explanations written in books is not enough until can solve related problem. The true proof of understanding in mathematics is the ability to independently solve problems.

6. DO NOT GIVE-UP WHEN YOU SOLVE AND FAIL A PROBLEM Sometimes the solution to a problem may not be forth coming and discouragement may set-in. However it is advice that students persistently solve the problem until the correct solution is arrived at. There is a saying that `failure can not put-up with persistence`. One advantage of this is that it expose students to several ways of how not to get the right solution, being armed with this students readily know whenever they are on the wrong path to the solution of a problem.

7. BE INNOVATIVE Don`t do `stereotyping` always seek alternative ways to solve problems ensuring that same solution is arrived at.