Learning Algebra 2 in 1 Week | Needed Study Time and Recommendations?
I need to learn Algebra 2 in about 1-2 weeks. I have taken a high school class in Algebra 2 and completed about half of the material, but would like to start from the beginning and acquire a firm foundation of the concepts and mechanics of algebra before moving on to pre-calc. [I've completed several chapters in pre-calc already, and math has always been something I liked. I never had a formal education, and want to get myself up to speed before Uni.] I have been taking various brain/learning pharmaceuticals and exercise with a brain computer game that trains fluid intelligence -- with all of this things I am taking to increase the rate of learning and innate intelligence, I want to put it to the test on a small task such a learning Algebra 2 in a week. I suffer from autism, OCD, and have high mental stamina, so I feel I can endure this challenge without much troubles. I am looking to spend 5 hours daily with my Algebra 2 text book. I have not taken a math class for several years, and have become a tad rusty with math in general, but I determined to complete the chapter I am working on tonight (Matrices). I assume after several days of actively completing math exercises, the rate at which I learn will increase as well -- so, just like exercise, I must continue if I wish to see results! Feel free to leave any recommendations or resources that will aid my adventure!
What is the best way to learn Algebra?
Roll up your sleeves and do it.Block out large chunks of time in regular intervals (… a few hours a day, ideally; but whatever your schedule allows). Sit down in a quiet place. Turn off televisions, phones, music, distractions, etc. Get a book(*), read a lesson, do 50 problems drilling the skills of that lesson.Repeat.I put an asterisk on “book,” to clarify that I mean a “book” in a functional sense. Maybe your “book” is electronic, for example. If your book is a website, you have to be very disciplined to not switch to some other site just for a few seconds to check in on something.You can watch videos if you want, and if you feel they’re helpful. But one thing is certain: you will never learn algebra 1 if you don’t do exercises. Ideally, lots of them.The good news is, you can do this in a short time. You can stop reading now if you like, but I’ll finish up with a little story from my education:I switched schools in 8th grade. Unbeknownst to me, the book I used in the first school was basically in the reverse order of the book I used at the next one. That meant I saw half of algebra 1 twice, and didn’t see the other half at all. Worse yet, I didn’t discover this until the final exam: I had no idea about half the stuff. So I got an F in the class.This was scary for me because (a) I knew I wasn’t an F student, and (b) the F meant I’d be placed into “math for dummies” next year. Fortunately, the F came in 8th grade. (For international readers: US colleges only look at your academic record from 9th grade on. So this F wouldn’t hurt me in that way.)In any case, I explained the situation to the 9th grade school administration, and somehow managed to get placed in the advanced math class on the condition I get up to speed on algebra by myself.So I did what I suggested above: over the summer, I worked through the first part of my algebra book. Sometimes I sat down for hours at a time, sometimes just 15–20 minutes a day. But I was relentless.If you can do that, you can learn algebra. In fact, you can learn a lot more.
What is the best ALGEBRA I textbook for self-study with detailed examples for a 13yr old?
My child needs a great Algebra I self-study course for the summer. One that I can just check her work and not teach the course myself. It must show things step-by-step. She took Pre-Algebra this past school year. However, no textbook was used. Thanks
Trying to test out of Algebra 1...help??
I'm trying to skip Algebra 1 in my freshman year and take Honors math. In order to do that, I need to take a test out exam to prove I can skip the class. I've heard the exam is really hard, but I've been studying for it since August. What do I really need to know before I take the test (on Monday)? What are some key concepts of Algebra 1? Oh yeah, I have to get at least 75 percent or above to pass the test. HELP ME!!!
College Algebra-CLEP Examine?
I'm currently struggling with preparation for the Algebra CLEP too. I've been trying to study for it off & on for more than a year and am having a very hard time. This is not an easy test from what test takers have said. I haven't used the basic Cliffnotes books, but I do have the CliffStudySolver workbook for Algebra 2, which I like because there are LOTS of practice problems for you to work through. I also had the REA book. I'm usually a fan of the REA books, but I found this one pretty difficult to follow. I've never been good at math & I've been out of school for a very long time, so it wasn't all that useful to me. Other than the Algebra 2 CliffStudySolver, I've been using "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Algebra" which is a pretty good book. The author does a good job of explaining the different concepts, so you may want to give that book a try. Many people have also said that "The Standard Deviants" algebra videos were very helpful. I just received the PassYourClass study materials for this CLEP and they are HORRIBLE! Do NOT waste your money on this. The materials are useless. This company claims that you will pass the CLEP using only their materials or they'll refund your money. The Algebra materials are so bad that it would be foolish to even attempt the CLEP test using only their study guide. Although I want my money back, I'm not willing to waste the money on the CLEP test, fail, and then fax them my failing grade just to get my money back.
I'm in elevnth grade and doing Algebra 1 am I stupid?
It has nothing to do with intelligence. It simply sounds like you haven't been taught all the math that students your age would normally have had. I may be wrong, but I think you could probably go to a regular school and stay there until you accumulate enough credits to graduate. I don't think they kick you out at a certain age, do they? Or maybe you could go part time and just take the courses you need. I suggest you (maybe alone, maybe with your mother) go to the school and see a counselor to see what you can work out. Does your ADD require a special classroom situation? Sometimes it does help, sometimes it's not necessary. That's another thing to discuss with the school. Many schools have accommodating classrooms, or have some way like Special Ed District that does. You might be a bit uncomfortable being a year or two older than the others, but so what? So you'd be like 19 or 20 by the time you get all the credits you need to graduate in three years. How old will you be in three years if you don't go to high school? 16 is about a normal age for a junior, so you don't seem to be far behind, except in math. If you aren't a strong math student, it might be tough to learn it on your own, but you might surprise yourself. (We can't be full time tutors here, but we can help with specific questions.) You should also start investigating requirements to become a dental hygienist. What post-high school courses are required? Where can you take them. And especially, how many high school math credits do they require to get into the program. Your high school should have counselors who can help with those questions too. I'm sure your mom worked hard, but no parent can cover all the bases. Use other resources at your disposal, starting with the school.
How do I get an A in Algebra 2?
Alexander Sherman has written a good specific answer, so I will just talk about some general things for High School Maths.Here is basically what I used to do in High School for all math classes.Read your text carefully. Reread all the examples of calculations. Attempt your homework, trying to remember (without looking) similar examples from the text. Write best attempt at solution. Re-read relevant examples to your homework problems, and use these examples to correct any errors in your homework. Rewrite homework correctly on a “hand in” sheet, for handing in later.When you go to class, spend a few minutes reviewing your notes from last class, or your reading if the teacher follows your book.In class, take notes of the important statements, and outlines of proofs, and write out all examples. Review these notes before doing that nights reading/assigned work.Repeat this cycle for each class/lecture/homework all semester. When assignments/exams come back, really study whatever you got wrong, and why, and improve yourself (by understanding what happened and setting mental alarm bells against repeating those mistakes) so that those mistakes won’t occur again.On weekends, spend 45 extra minutes reviewing your notes from the past week’s lectures.At end of semester, skim through all of your notes, trying to recall all outlined material.Can you:state all definitions correctly?state all theorems correctly?think of example questions/idea for each theorem, where you see the theorem in action?solve examples of each basic sort of problem that has been asked?Finally, it is very important that you check all of your written work on exams calmly at the end of the exam. checking for ‘stupid mistakes’ will save you a lot of pain and really help your grade.Good luck!