How To-37: How to Be Good at Algebra

How to Be Good at Algebra

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Have you ever been frustrated at calculation problem? Have you ever thought, "Oh! I could have gotten that one right!!"??? Well, here's where you start.

Steps

1. Review each time your teacher teaches you. If you do not something, ask your parents, your friends, or even your older siblings. They would definitely be glad to help you. You should review the DAY the teacher teaches you because who knows? Maybe the next day you try to review, you will forget. Review while it is still fresh in your mind.
   
2. As much as reviews go, you should also do a prep study. Preparation studies help you. You will know what the teacher is talking about the next time she teaches you a lesson. So prepare for a lesson before the teacher teaches to you. That way, the teacher will not sound like "blah blah blah" and it will start to make sense.
   
3. Ask your teacher during class! Or, if you are a shy type, ask the person sitting next to you. Or, maybe you can ask your friends after class. It has to be AS SOON AS the class is over. You can also ask your teacher after school, if he/she is free.
   
4. Study, study, study! But never cram. Some people think that cramming is good because it makes them want to study more. But no, it is not good. Because you will forget the next day you have a test. They just don't stay in your mind. 2 weeks before the test, study at least 1 hour everyday.
   
5. The more problems you solve, the better. You might think that there is no other ways to study algebra. But the point in solving problems is so that you can get used to the formulas That way, you can solve the problems faster and you can think faster.
   
6. Never cheat! Never cheat on a test. Cheating can get you a big old goose egg, "0". You don't want that to happen do you?
   
7. Do not panic during the test Your mind won't be able to think clearly and you will forget the formulas. Do NOT panic.
   
8. Accept your grades. That's right, accept it. When you get your test back and found out that you have a bad grade, accept it. This is what you should do when you get your tests back.
   
• Look at your score. Do you want to make it better? Never think, "Hurray! I got 100! Now I don't have to study anymore!" If you think that, then you will get a bad grade because you will feel that there is no need to study. If you get a 100, just think, "I'll have to keep it up!"
  
• Make corrections. Solve the problems you got wrong again and again until you get it right. Review each day. Make the problems you don't know in one of you studies.
  
• Reflect on your scores.
  
9. You will be a pro in algebra in no time!

Tips

• Best time to study is in the mourning as soon as you wake up, maybe after breakfast. Do simple calculations. It can clear your mind and can help you study on other subjects. Your mind won't go blurry.

Warnings

• Don't study too much or you will get the formulas mixed up. Never overdo.

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