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bagnz0r
Topic Starter
bagnz0r
Hi guys,
I've failed first semester with math and now I'm taking an exam to go on.

I need to learn all of the following:
- Calculus
- Math language
- Thales' theorem

And I have to achieve this in no more than 2 hours (!!). Any ideas?
Cuddlebun
965 posts
Joined August 2008
Cuddlebun
study
Rantai
1,000 posts
Joined July 2010
Rantai
Get a/your maths textbook with the appropriate topics and memorise.

That's how I got top scores in maths :P
bagnz0r
Topic Starter
bagnz0r

Rantai wrote:

Get a/your maths textbook with the appropriate topics and memorise.

That's how I got top scores in maths :P
Eh... My textbook is pretty much dumb-made. Doesn't explain anything nor show any examples...
Reminder: I'm in IT class where "probably" math program is extended.
TKiller
4,390 posts
Joined May 2009
TKiller
Not a slightest idea what do you precisely mean by "calculus" and "math language", but Thales' theorem and it's proof are pretty easy.

I usually use wikipedia when I need quick info on some math topic, it really is helpful.
Starrodkirby86
osu! Alumni
3,739 posts
Here since the beginning
Starrodkirby86
http://www.wolframalpha.com/

That'll probably suit you fancy for an easy advanced calculator. There's also an iPhone app for a small fee. Simply type it in and the interpreter will try its best to solve things for you. It does things surprisingly well. You can look at the examples page to see some of its syntax and whatnot.

There's also some lessons on the website where you can learn topics that educators submitted. Or something like that.

http://www.wolframalpha.com/educators/lessonplans.html

Finally, you can also use this to learn Calculus lessons.

http://www.freemathhelp.com/calculus-help.html

A small note: I haven't really used this except for Wolfram Alpha's calculator, so I can't say those links actually help or something.

But well, seeing as this was posted 3 hours ago, I guess your studying is over. :V
those
3,136 posts
Joined November 2010
those
khanacademy on YouTube isn't bad either. I've learned a bit from them.
Vext_old
987 posts
Joined October 2010
Vext_old
I would love to help, but truth be told I never even learned how to divide in school. 100% serious, I still can't.
However I graduated 2 years early, public school makes a lot of sense.
Sinistro
osu! Alumni
1,412 posts
Joined January 2008
Sinistro
I'd suggest you relax, probably failing the semester, and spend the next semester actually learning and consolidating knowledge instead of rushing it to pass and learning nothing. Especially since Math is such an important foundation for the sciences.

Then again, if those two hours you mentioned started from the OP's time it's a moot point.
Moefu_old
63 posts
Joined March 2011
Moefu_old
In China , we have a lot of homework to do everyday .
when we studied Calculus
we finish two pieces of paper per day at least.
its boring but the mark will be increased in this way
jjrocks
486 posts
Joined August 2008
jjrocks
try this website: http://www.khanacademy.org/ it's free and amazing.
Clashway
19 posts
Joined January 2010
Clashway

Vext wrote:

I would love to help, but truth be told I never even learned how to divide in school. 100% serious, I still can't.
However I graduated 2 years early, public school makes a lot of sense.
I didn't fully grasp how to divide or know how to do long division until I got into College, so I completely understand where you are coming from. I still don't fully get it. It makes me kind of happy to see I am not the only one.
bagnz0r
Topic Starter
bagnz0r

Moefu wrote:

In China , we have a lot of homework to do everyday .
when we studied Calculus
we finish two pieces of paper per day at least.
its boring but the mark will be increased in this way
Believe me, not more than in Poland.
mm201
osu! Alumni
4,495 posts
Joined August 2008
mm201
Calculus is a broad subject.
TBTE
466 posts
Joined September 2010
TBTE
Whoa, This makes me want to say
lol, Math, lol
Al-ge-bra and Geo-me-try
lol, Math, lol

But yea,

jjrocks wrote:

try this website: http://www.khanacademy.org/ it's free and amazing.
^------ what this dude said.
Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani
HELL YEAH AMERICAN PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM~.

You can not know how to divide, one of the most important functions in mathematics, and still pass school >w<~.
Cuddlebun
965 posts
Joined August 2008
Cuddlebun
you can get through the American public school system without knowing how to read or write

trust me, I have graded the papers of individuals in high school with a very very poor grasp of how to do either and it's amusingly depressing
mekadon_old
mekadon_old
To get good grades (or at least pass it), you need to practice. Maths isn't like History or Geography where you can actually bitch the whole reference book and master it within a day. Do your best in the exam and practice all your way to your next exam~ Reminds me of my mid-year exam where I got 66 for it and for SPM (A-grade exams equivalent), I got an A+ for it. You just need your brain, and will to study/practice to score it! ;3
Cuddlebun
965 posts
Joined August 2008
Cuddlebun

mekadon wrote:

bitch the whole reference book
?
mekadon_old
mekadon_old

Cuddlebun wrote:

mekadon wrote:

bitch the whole reference book
?
lit. master/memorize 8-)
Vish024
2,640 posts
Joined December 2010
Vish024
Yes of course. Osu! forums is the first and best place to go to for help with mathematics.

Mate, just cover all the principles and applications of those topics. Sit there and write, write and rewrite methods and apply them. Only way it'll get into your head. And one more thing, get motivated because that's the only way you'll do well.
SilentKiller
176 posts
Joined December 2010
SilentKiller
Shoulda paid attention in class maybe?
bagnz0r
Topic Starter
bagnz0r

SilentKiller wrote:

Shoulda paid attention in class maybe?
No. Listening to boring lady who speaks using mathematical phrases never works. It just makes you fall asleep.
Galkan
Global Moderator
2,023 posts
Joined September 2009
Galkan
It works, but you gotta be motivated for this (and teacher hasn't to be "mysubjectismostimportantobeylol") otherwise yeah, it's pain.
SilentKiller
176 posts
Joined December 2010
SilentKiller
Just remember in the real world you dont use math as much as you think. But then again you do. Just depends what you do for a career
Sinistro
osu! Alumni
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Joined January 2008
Sinistro
I believe that even though you may not need and, indeed, end up forgetting a lot of the stuff you learned in school, the stuff that's left over can still prove useful in unexpected ways, sometimes much later in life.

Furthermore, school isn't just about the information it teaches you, but also about analysing data, forming methods and solutions to problems, thinking critically and, finally, getting you to like learning, so that you keep doing it by yourself throughout your life. This is the less direct yet invaluable role of getting any sort of education.
Claudia_old
571 posts
Joined July 2010
Claudia_old

Sinistro wrote:

I believe that even though you may not need and, indeed, end up forgetting a lot of the stuff you learned in school, the stuff that's left over can still prove useful in unexpected ways, sometimes much later in life.

Furthermore, school isn't just about the information it teaches you, but also about analysing data, forming methods and solutions to problems, thinking critically and, finally, getting you to like learning, so that you keep doing it by yourself throughout your life. This is the less direct yet invaluable role of getting any sort of education.
Pretty much this, especially the second paragraph.

My freshman physics teacher said, "Honestly, I don't care if you remember any of this crap five years from now...what's important is that you learn how to figure things out, moreso than what something is."

he's younger than you btw Sinistro ~

/just randomly hopped into this thread

Granted, I dislike maths beyond Algebra I. Geometry puts me to sleep and I don't really pay attention much because it's so obvious that an elementary school student could do it.

Also, any class during C-block is pretty miserable as it's wedged in between break time and first lunch so my attention is focused elsewhere.
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