The students studying maths have often come across a weird problem. They’re able to solve all the questions that are there in the textbook but the minute they sit for the exam they get stuck. It is because they are usually not taught the problem solving methods properly at school. They know how to derive the answer but by their own tricky methods.
Finding the right mathematics tutor is one way of solving the problems. Other ways can be to try the following tips.
• Has all the information mentioned in the question come in use?
The best part of a mathematics question is that they usually give you all the details required to solve the problem. It is not the case that the teacher deliberately wants you to flunk; he makes the question in such a way that you get every hint to derive the right answer. Read the question a couple of times to make sure that you have used each detail to get the answer. Mention every step as you will be shocked to see that your marks have been deducted just because you forgot to write something.
• Do not miss out the keywords
Maths has a very unique subject. It says a lot in just a few words. The term ‘Hence’ means you must use the result from the previous questionand terms like “show” and “prove” are all about using the details and derive logic. Paying attention to such keywords is extremely important.
• The answers that you get in the beginning helps you solve the rest of the question.
Usually one maths question is accompanied by a several sub questions. The answers that you get in the first part are for sure going to help you to solve the next part of the same question. We often forget that these are the parts of the same question and sit wondering how to solve the rest of the parts.
Use every minute detail and every minute conclusion while solving the sub questions. Each answer helps you to get the next one.
• Make things easier by drawing a diagram or graph.
Drawing a diagram or making a graph is an amazing way of combining all the information given in one question on a single diagram. It automatically generates a clue which would help you to get the answer. If possible make sure you always choose to draw and then analyse. Don’t make your diagram messy or something that might mislead you. Make it very appropriate and neat. A diagram or graph is proved to be magical at times
• A simpler version of the problem can make you build an approach to solve a harder one
The question paper set for an exam is usually based on the topics you have studied in the class. You often get a harder version of the same problem you have solved before. But it is just an assumption. If you have solved a similar problem in the past you will definitely solve this one. It is just that you create a belief that you cannot do it. Firm determination and a pinch of optimism will let you understand how to solve Math problems.
Finding the right mathematics tutor is one way of solving the problems. Other ways can be to try the following tips.
• Has all the information mentioned in the question come in use?
The best part of a mathematics question is that they usually give you all the details required to solve the problem. It is not the case that the teacher deliberately wants you to flunk; he makes the question in such a way that you get every hint to derive the right answer. Read the question a couple of times to make sure that you have used each detail to get the answer. Mention every step as you will be shocked to see that your marks have been deducted just because you forgot to write something.
• Do not miss out the keywords
Maths has a very unique subject. It says a lot in just a few words. The term ‘Hence’ means you must use the result from the previous questionand terms like “show” and “prove” are all about using the details and derive logic. Paying attention to such keywords is extremely important.
• The answers that you get in the beginning helps you solve the rest of the question.
Usually one maths question is accompanied by a several sub questions. The answers that you get in the first part are for sure going to help you to solve the next part of the same question. We often forget that these are the parts of the same question and sit wondering how to solve the rest of the parts.
Use every minute detail and every minute conclusion while solving the sub questions. Each answer helps you to get the next one.
• Make things easier by drawing a diagram or graph.
Drawing a diagram or making a graph is an amazing way of combining all the information given in one question on a single diagram. It automatically generates a clue which would help you to get the answer. If possible make sure you always choose to draw and then analyse. Don’t make your diagram messy or something that might mislead you. Make it very appropriate and neat. A diagram or graph is proved to be magical at times
• A simpler version of the problem can make you build an approach to solve a harder one
The question paper set for an exam is usually based on the topics you have studied in the class. You often get a harder version of the same problem you have solved before. But it is just an assumption. If you have solved a similar problem in the past you will definitely solve this one. It is just that you create a belief that you cannot do it. Firm determination and a pinch of optimism will let you understand how to solve Math problems.