Ask yourself, How many times do you hear students talking to their friends in the hallway about how you can't study for mathematics? That statement is a full blown myth. Of course you can study for mathematics!! I believe that there are so many students out there who don't believe there is a way to study for math because of the reason that they don't KNOW how to, or are unaware of some of the popular ways that others study for mathematics.
The first step to successful mathematics experiences is to have a positive outlook on the subject. Also, come to the realization that math is no where near similar to any other subject studied in college. You cannot look at a math review packet the night before the test and expect to do well. Other subjects, you MAY be able to get by with that, but it is definitely not recommended.I guess the more accurate term that should be used for this would be to PREPARE yourself for a math test, rather than to study for it. Many students take the word "study" to mean; look over your notes, skim through a book, and memorize what you need to remember. In mathematics, this won't work. Trust me, i've tried. Memorization is not as popular in mathematics as it is with other studied subjects.
To PREPARE yourself for a math exam, there are plenty of tasks that you can do.
Math is known to be a skill. And skills are developed by lots and lots of practice. Preparing for a math test begins the very first day you start to learn the material on whatever chapter the professor is teaching. You continue to prepare yourself from that day all the way up to the test day. Because, as they say.. "Practice makes perfect!"Not saying any of us are going to be perfect math pros, BUT the practice WILL dramatically increase your chances of getting a high grade on the test.
Coming from a more personal perspective, I would love to share some of the ways I myself prepared myself, or "studied" for math tests in my past. A concept that worked really well for me (may not work well for others.. depends on your type of learning) was to look at a problem we did in class, take that problem and make up my own problem very similar to it and set up my own little mini quiz. This challenged me to know how to solve the problem, how to show my work (fully), and also how to overcome a fear of taking tests and quizzes!
Other popular ways to prepare yourself for a math quiz or test are to use flashcards, watch YouTube videos, (Just search what you are preparing for..YouTube has almost everything!), and just taking the TIME out of your day, your life, to work on and practice your math skills. Organize your study time wisely and you will do just fine on your math tests and this will also help you to overcome your mathophobia! (If you have it)
So, Whenever you hear a friend or acquaintance in the hallway or in the classroom say that they can't study for their math test you tell them otherwise and share these tips with them! I can guarantee it will help, it did for me!
Here is just a short video clip off of YouTube that I liked because this man states many things that I just stated on how to study for mathematics.
