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Title: Maths overload
Post by: Markkiieee on May 24, 2013, 08:01:35 pm
so basically I have around 15 sub-chapters to do on the weekend (chapter 9 and 10) before class on monday.
my teachers have decided to rush the next sac (calculus) and gave us the chapter 10 matrix on thursday and basically expect it due in by monday.
I know this might not be alot of work for some of you, but for me this is heaps.
so, does AN have any tips for tackling this large amount of maths? ty
Title: Re: Maths overload
Post by: brenden on May 24, 2013, 08:02:40 pm
Sit down and do it a large amount.
Title: Re: Maths overload
Post by: Markkiieee on May 24, 2013, 08:04:16 pm
Sit down and do it a large amount.

Expected..
I under stand, but I'm just wondering if there are any techniques or tips
Title: Re: Maths overload
Post by: brenden on May 24, 2013, 08:09:52 pm
On a serious note... Stick to low-gi foods (good foods). Eat like, tuna, porridge, apples, bananas, etc etc. It's very easy to eat chips and Skittles when you study... don't do it. Drink a shitload of water. Take an appropriate amount of breaks but don't cheat yourself.
Title: Re: Maths overload
Post by: Alwin on May 24, 2013, 08:10:28 pm
Sit down and do it a large amount.

100% agree^^

But if you suddenly realise that you cant spend 24/7 all on maths, I suggest this:
For each sub-chapter, do the first few qs to make sure you get your concepts right. Then, once you feel confident, skip to the last question and work backwards until the questions get easy / repetitive. This was you get your concepts down pat, then make sure you can do the hard questions too!

So, just work forwards, jump, then backwards, maybe a loop-the-loop as you ask BoB (back of book) to check if you go it right before a final charge and ace maths :D
Title: Re: Maths overload
Post by: Markkiieee on May 24, 2013, 08:19:53 pm
stick to low-gi foods (good foods). Eat like, tuna, porridge, apples, bananas, etc etc. It's very easy to eat chips and Skittles when you study... don't do it. Drink a shitload of water. Take an appropriate amount of breaks but don't cheat yourself.

Ok, will do. thx


But if you suddenly realise that you cant spend 24/7 all on maths, I suggest this:
For each sub-chapter, do the first few qs to make sure you get your concepts right. Then, once you feel confident, skip to the last question and work backwards until the questions get easy / repetitive. This was you get your concepts down pat, then make sure you can do the hard questions too!


sounds like a perfect plan. thx
Title: Re: Maths overload
Post by: Jeggz on May 24, 2013, 08:22:22 pm
I'd say split it into bite-size portions and take breaks in between them. Make a list of these small portions you need to complete and then tick them off once you've completed each one because there's no satisfaction like scribbling something off your To Do List! That being said, make sure you don't treat yourself to a break UNTIL you complete the amount you needed to do in that given time. If you need motivation this weekend, we're all here for you on AN  :)
Title: Re: Maths overload
Post by: BigAl on May 24, 2013, 08:48:18 pm
I have to study 5 chapters of first year uni physics this night..so you're lucky..sit down and study
Title: Re: Maths overload
Post by: Markkiieee on May 24, 2013, 08:52:12 pm
I have to study 5 chapters of first year uni physics this night..so you're lucky..sit down and study

Thanks for the ...comment.