Re:Ask HN: How can I learn math?
by williamle8300 on Sunday June 14, 2015 @02:53PM
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Don't listen to anyone here that even mentions Khan Academy.
It's good if you don't mind wasting a lot of time (I'm assuming you're a remedial learner).
You need two components to properly learning math:
a) theory
b) practice
For calculus, I don't know anymore productive way than taking classes at a local Junior College. You need to place into these classes since you haven't taken math classes in a few years. Try to place into a compact summer class. My local college lets me place into Calc 1 & 2 (Honors) as the highest class to place into.
The website (mathisfun) is a great resource. It looks really kiddy, but concept are explained properly. If you can get over the visual aesthetic, you can relearn mathematical ideas quickly.
# PRACTICE
Buy a book. Preferably a book that has a boat load of problems for you to run through.
You need two components to properly learning math: a) theory b) practice
# THEORY
Sequence: 1) Algebra 2) Geometry 3) Trigonometry 4) Calculus (single, multivar calculus)
Here's links for (1)––(3) http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/ http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/index-2.html http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/ http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/trigonometry.html
For calculus, I don't know anymore productive way than taking classes at a local Junior College. You need to place into these classes since you haven't taken math classes in a few years. Try to place into a compact summer class. My local college lets me place into Calc 1 & 2 (Honors) as the highest class to place into.
The website (mathisfun) is a great resource. It looks really kiddy, but concept are explained properly. If you can get over the visual aesthetic, you can relearn mathematical ideas quickly.
# PRACTICE
Buy a book. Preferably a book that has a boat load of problems for you to run through.
Build confidence through exercises.