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Ella
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how many hours i have to reading to be good in math?
how many hours i have to reading to be good in math?
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James Constantine Frangos
Consultant Dietitian & Software Developer since 1972 => Nutrition Education => Health & Longevity.
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Dear Ella,
To hone your skills in mathematics, it's crucial to allocate a steady amount of time for learning and practicing the subject. Keep in mind, though, that the time it takes to master math can differ for everyone, based on individual learning approaches, previous knowledge, and the specific math topics being studied.
Research shows that students who devote at least 1-2 hours daily to math-related activities outside of school tend to perform better academically (National Research Council, 2001). This could involve reading textbooks, tackling practice problems, completing homework assignments, and participating in group learning activities.
Additionally, experts have found that regular reading of mathematics texts can greatly enhance understanding and problem-solving abilities (Ball & Bass, 1984). For example, setting aside around 30 minutes each day to read math texts related to your current topic could be very helpful.
However, it's crucial to understand that simply reading math texts won't automatically make you a master. Active involvement with the material through problem-solving and practice is key. Hence, a balanced strategy that includes both reading and hands-on problem-solving is advised.
In conclusion, there's no one-size-fits-all answer to how many hours you should read to excel in math. But, setting aside at least 1-2 hours daily for math-related activities outside of school and regularly reading mathematical texts as part of your study routine can significantly boost your math skills.
Cited Authoritative References:
Ball, D. L., & Bassok, M. (1984). Mathematics curriculum studies: A review of research since 1975. Review of Research in Education, 5(6), 1–36.
National Research Council. (2001). Adding it up: Helping children learn mathematics. National Academies Press.
May God Bless You,
JC.
To hone your skills in mathematics, it's crucial to allocate a steady amount of time for learning and practicing the subject. Keep in mind, though, that the time it takes to master math can differ for everyone, based on individual learning approaches, previous knowledge, and the specific math topics being studied.
Research shows that students who devote at least 1-2 hours daily to math-related activities outside of school tend to perform better academically (National Research Council, 2001). This could involve reading textbooks, tackling practice problems, completing homework assignments, and participating in group learning activities.
Additionally, experts have found that regular reading of mathematics texts can greatly enhance understanding and problem-solving abilities (Ball & Bass, 1984). For example, setting aside around 30 minutes each day to read math texts related to your current topic could be very helpful.
However, it's crucial to understand that simply reading math texts won't automatically make you a master. Active involvement with the material through problem-solving and practice is key. Hence, a balanced strategy that includes both reading and hands-on problem-solving is advised.
In conclusion, there's no one-size-fits-all answer to how many hours you should read to excel in math. But, setting aside at least 1-2 hours daily for math-related activities outside of school and regularly reading mathematical texts as part of your study routine can significantly boost your math skills.
Cited Authoritative References:
Ball, D. L., & Bassok, M. (1984). Mathematics curriculum studies: A review of research since 1975. Review of Research in Education, 5(6), 1–36.
National Research Council. (2001). Adding it up: Helping children learn mathematics. National Academies Press.
May God Bless You,
JC.
Andrew Au
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Mathematics is not a spectator sport. It is a language, a precise, concise, logical, and symbolic language. The best way to learn a language is by practice, practice, and practice.
Therefore, it is a matter of how much time one should spend in “reading” math books. Nonetheless, it should also be appreciated that speed reading is not helpful in reading math. One should read slowly so that one can follow the steps. At times, there will be missing steps for students to fill in as an instrument to get students to actively participate in the learning process. It would be helpful to have a pencil and a piece of paper in front of you when reading a math book.
Finally, do as many exercises as possible in your learning process. It is a language. The more you use it, the better you will get.
Therefore, it is a matter of how much time one should spend in “reading” math books. Nonetheless, it should also be appreciated that speed reading is not helpful in reading math. One should read slowly so that one can follow the steps. At times, there will be missing steps for students to fill in as an instrument to get students to actively participate in the learning process. It would be helpful to have a pencil and a piece of paper in front of you when reading a math book.
Finally, do as many exercises as possible in your learning process. It is a language. The more you use it, the better you will get.
Brent MacEachern
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Hello Ella, you have asked a hard question. As I understand the it you are asking how long does it take to be good at reading and math.
Reading and Math are like other skills. The time it takes to get good depends upon the talent of learner and the amount of productive time put into learning the new skill.
A way to think about it is like learning to play instrument, or how to become a carpenter, or drive a car or gardener
They all start from somewhere. Learning cords, how to hammer a nail, start a car, how to dig a hole and move on to other skills
But everybody when learning makes mistakes, and finds things hard, and wonders why they should not just quit.
That's only natural. The trick is to not quit. Take a break, let your brain rest, talk to some one about the part you are stuck at, and where you want to go. And go back to it again. It will come. All those people you see on the road were once beginners and not good drivers
You can also reading about things you like, not just school stuff, same with math. Sports has lots of math in it, cooking, building stuff. These are real world places where you can apply your math,
It may take longer than you think but you will become good at these skills
Reading and Math are like other skills. The time it takes to get good depends upon the talent of learner and the amount of productive time put into learning the new skill.
A way to think about it is like learning to play instrument, or how to become a carpenter, or drive a car or gardener
They all start from somewhere. Learning cords, how to hammer a nail, start a car, how to dig a hole and move on to other skills
But everybody when learning makes mistakes, and finds things hard, and wonders why they should not just quit.
That's only natural. The trick is to not quit. Take a break, let your brain rest, talk to some one about the part you are stuck at, and where you want to go. And go back to it again. It will come. All those people you see on the road were once beginners and not good drivers
You can also reading about things you like, not just school stuff, same with math. Sports has lots of math in it, cooking, building stuff. These are real world places where you can apply your math,
It may take longer than you think but you will become good at these skills
Edgardo Reyes
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Edgardo’s Answer
Hi Ella,
Just remember, there's no such thing as a perfect answer to this question because the secret to improving in Mathematics is simply to tackle the problems you've been given. You might find that some areas of Math are a breeze for you while others might be a bit more challenging, and that's perfectly okay! For instance, when I was in your shoes, I found Algebra and Calculus to be quite enjoyable, but Geometry was a tough nut to crack! However, the key to my success was consistently working on my homework and practicing problems from the textbook. I'd suggest you do the same - solve each problem thoroughly, jot down every step clearly. This way, if you ever get stuck, you can easily discuss it with your teacher or professor to find the correct solution.
Wishing you all the best!
Just remember, there's no such thing as a perfect answer to this question because the secret to improving in Mathematics is simply to tackle the problems you've been given. You might find that some areas of Math are a breeze for you while others might be a bit more challenging, and that's perfectly okay! For instance, when I was in your shoes, I found Algebra and Calculus to be quite enjoyable, but Geometry was a tough nut to crack! However, the key to my success was consistently working on my homework and practicing problems from the textbook. I'd suggest you do the same - solve each problem thoroughly, jot down every step clearly. This way, if you ever get stuck, you can easily discuss it with your teacher or professor to find the correct solution.
Wishing you all the best!
Shirley L
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Shirley’s Answer
Hi Ella,
Math is all about actively practicing as many questions as feasibly possible. Reading solutions are a great way to provide an overview of the concept, but learning math involves using pencil and paper to jot down what the ask of the question is and what facts we are presented with.
It is a factual subject that is not subject to interpretation. There are formulas and principles you need to understand, memorize and apply to questions. I found it helpful to re-do the questions presented in class or the textbook where the solutions are provided as a reference. It's a great way to check my answer to test my understanding. I like to figure out how and why each step is done in a specific sequence. Once you have a better understanding of the procedure, it becomes mechanical allowing you build efficiency and accuracy.
Math is all about actively practicing as many questions as feasibly possible. Reading solutions are a great way to provide an overview of the concept, but learning math involves using pencil and paper to jot down what the ask of the question is and what facts we are presented with.
It is a factual subject that is not subject to interpretation. There are formulas and principles you need to understand, memorize and apply to questions. I found it helpful to re-do the questions presented in class or the textbook where the solutions are provided as a reference. It's a great way to check my answer to test my understanding. I like to figure out how and why each step is done in a specific sequence. Once you have a better understanding of the procedure, it becomes mechanical allowing you build efficiency and accuracy.