Easy ways to excel in maths

Ask any student what subject is the most difficult and you are likely to get the answer, Math. The subject involves symbols and formula. This means that the skills a student needs to revise for the subject are unique. Try these:
• Listening to the teacher and reading is not enough to make you excel in Math. It requires that you do all the homework/assignments that you are given; this way, you are able to master and internalise the procedures and formulae.
• Another unique thing about Math is that it is cumulative; everything you learn today builds on what you will learn in the future or in a previous lesson. The more reason teachers always ask students to keep their class notes. Whenever one misses one Math class, they feel so lost in the next one. Unless it is inevitable, never miss a lesson.
• As you move up the classes, Math gets more complex. This means that you must allocate more time to the subject than the rest if you want to succeed.
• In class, be an active participant and always try and be ahead of the teacher. Ask questions in class and the answer you get will stick in your mind always.
• Because of its complexity, Math is not easy to cram. Instead, try as much as possible to understand the concepts you are taught. In the process, try and apply what you have previously learnt into new Math problems you come across.
• Math has its own unique vocabulary that can be misleading if used in the wrong context. Create a Math vocabulary book where you record all new terminologies you encounter with a definition of the same. Your list should include important theorems and formulae. Review the list every day.
• Most students have resigned to the fact that they will never be good in Math because they never understand it. Wrong: The subject requires dedication, patience and discipline and you will surely fall in love with it.
• Never suffer in silence. Always ask for help from your teacher or classmates. Taking advantage of other people's knowledge makes the subject easier.
• Like I have said before, you never go wrong with a study group. Form one that specifically focuses on Math.
• They say practice makes perfect. Do as many exercises as possible and you will realize that what was difficult before is a walk over for you.
For you to learn any level of Math, you need full confidence. Take things one step at a time as you practice and you will become a guru.