{"id":2030,"date":"2018-04-02T18:46:23","date_gmt":"2018-04-02T18:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.studypug.com\/blog\/?p=2030"},"modified":"2024-08-08T19:05:18","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T19:05:18","slug":"8-secrets-to-better-marks-in-math","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.studypug.com\/8-secrets-to-better-marks-in-math\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Secrets to Better Marks in Math"},"content":{"rendered":"
Math exams can be a daunting experience and many students will dedicate some time to revise for them. While any revision is good, there is a way to be more effective in your revision strategies, helping you to improve your performance in exams. With that in mind, we\u2019ve listed the top 8 ways you can get better marks in math.<\/span><\/p>\n This should be self explanatory, but it\u2019s definitely worth mentioning here. Paying attention in class can help you retain the information that your teachers are giving you. Sitting next to your friends can lead to tempting distractions but avoid the temptations, focus on the lesson, take notes, and listen to your teacher. They know what they\u2019re talking about and are there to help you if you get stuck, which leads us onto our next point.<\/span><\/p>\n Your teacher will be a useful resource in learning math, not only will they teach you what you need to know, but unlike a textbook, they can respond to any questions you have. If you\u2019re stuck or confused, raise you hand and ask for help. <\/span><\/p>\n Understandably, you may be hesitant to stop the teacher during their presentation so you may want to save the questions till the end. If that’s the case, make a note so you don’t forget. Chances are there’s a few students in the class that are just as confused as you are. Don\u2019t wait for them to raise their hands because you may be waiting all day. Be confident and raise your hand first or you could risk falling behind and making things harder for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n Many students avoid doing homework and put it off until the last minute. It\u2019s a practice that leaves you at a disadvantage because you\u2019re rushing to complete the work and you\u2019re not absorbing the information in the most effective way.<\/span><\/p>\n Homework is used as a tool to keep you thinking about what you\u2019ve learnt in school and to encourage you to continue exploring problems and solutions. In math, practice makes perfect and setting aside some time to practice math via your homework assignments can help you get into a good study routine which will benefit you greatly in your exams (more on that later).<\/span><\/p>\n To better prepare yourself for upcoming quizzes and exams, you must first know where your strengths and weaknesses are. For example, you have a <\/span>trigonometry<\/span><\/a> test coming up, what areas of trigonometry are you good at and which topics require a little more work. If you\u2019re not sure about this, review your class notes and use practice papers to sit \u201cmock\u201d exams to help you highlight the things you know and the things you don\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n When taking mock exams, put yourself in exam conditions (no phones, no distractions!) and stick to the time limited of the paper. Try to answer as many questions in the time limit and be sure to stop once time is up. Pass your paper onto a friend or family member and have them mark it for you. Once returned, review your scores and see what questions your answered incorrectly. <\/span><\/p>\n This can be a useful exercise to help you identify the topics you know and the topics you need to focus your revision efforts on. Not only will this process allow you to target areas of weakness, but as you progress, you\u2019ll hopefully see improvements in your score and in turn, that can boost your confidence ahead of your actual exams.<\/span><\/p>\nPay Attention In Class<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Don\u2019t be Afraid to Ask Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Do Your Homework<\/b><\/h2>\n
Know Your Strengths and Weaknesses<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Get into a Good Study Routine<\/b><\/h2>\n
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