Improve Math Skills In 7 Steps

John Marsh
2 min readMar 21, 2014

Math is a challenging subject for most of the students. Math is a subject in which some students are very weak and some are very strong. Some students are weak in the particular math topic. If you are having trouble with different areas of math skills, then here are some basic tips to improve your math skills. These basic tips can apply in all areas of mathematics.

1) Focus

Focus is the main thing to improve your mathematics skills. Start focusing more on the area of math, in which you are not good. Focus on your work, do not let the things to distract your mind. Focus in the class while the teacher is explaining something. When you do not focus in your classroom you can miss many important things to improve your maths skills. You may miss some steps, numbers and tips etc.

2) Practice & Homework

Daily try to finish your homework and get the right solution for your problems. If you are not able to get the right solution, then ask help from your math tutors or parents. Do not only depend on homework problem practice example problem and exercise problems related to your topic.

3) Mark problem

While practicing examples or exercise problem mark all the problems in which you get stuck. Later on you can come back to the same problems and start up again, maybe after solving the rest problem you can understand the concept of these marked problems or else you can ask help from math tutor online.

4) Do not study continuous

If you study continuous you may get mixed up with the concepts. Take a short break in between, this will make your mind fresh and active.

5) Make a good notes

Make a good notes according to you. Write down all the important formula and important rules. These notes could be useful to memorize difficult formulas and problem solving steps.

6) Never give up

Try until you get the results. Without practice you can not improve math skills. More you practice more your concepts get clear. If you solve a problem and did not get the answer do not give up keep on solving a problem until you get the answer.

7) Logic game

Logical games can help you to improve math skills. Many websites provide math games which will help you to understand the subject's basics. These games might help you to make math as a fun.

Important Points :

• Pay attention in the classroom and ask questions from your math tutor.
• Practice as many as problem you can.
• Make a chart of important formulas and paste in your bedroom wall. Read it at least once in a day.
• Gain logic of algebra, geometry, trigonometry and applied mathematics, etc.
• Double check your answers.

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John Marsh

Enthusiastic, Optimistic, Nature Lover. An Education Counselor by Profession