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my maths has actually been improving once i realized that I actually need to understand what is happening and not memories the solutions, i found it easier to solve problems and now I get 80+ for maths

Listening to you say, "It's not your fault" made me almost wanna tear up. Cause I struggle so hard with maths and everyone just makes me feel dumb when I can't do physics problems that actually require problem solving skills and because I was so weak at math back in school, it takes me so long to process things :( Thank you Amy!

I did BSc and MSc Psychology. But then I rediscovered the beauty of maths. Now, like you, “I would rather solve one hundred maths problems that write one essay”. Well said.

who else failed math and are here to improve themselves ;-;

To be honest math is way easier than history😁 i used to hate math, like soo much that i had lost hope for my math exams. I used to fail in math, then i started to understand math more, i use some apps like khan academy etc which make me to think what i am trying to solve. Now i get good grades for math 🎉🎉

I'm an engineer turned teacher.     Not to knock teachers, but what I find is that "math teachers" are really good at working problems and seem to lack understanding of the utility of math.  Their understanding is academic, where as an engineer or mathematician is a practitioner of math.  I believe that is the problem.  They don't often explain the why or the math, verses the how.

My math marks have improved a bit. I moved from a D student to a B student. Now I'm aiming for that A+ thanks to you✨️

07:02, Step 2:  This is the number one reason why students do not do well in their math classes.  They do not have a strong grasp of the basics, which does not allow them to build further knowledge.  For greater gains, focus on the basics first before moving on.

till 8th grade I was taught to memorise math, but then I started developing an interest in physics and wanted to try and understand math. two years later, I have somehow pulled myself up from that state and into advanced math, but I still do not have a well-equipped math sense. I really look forward to figuring out how to do it. thank you for your work!!!

Summary:

Why Some Struggle with Math
- Math is viewed as the hardest subject by some, while being the easiest for others.
- Secret to ease in math: developing math sense and problem-solving skills.
- It's not about the number of formulas you know, rather, understanding the underlying principles of math.

Role of a Good Math Tutor
- Focus on problem-solving skills rather than just a bunch of formulas to memorize.

Problem- Remembering vs Understanding
- Students struggle with remembering formulas instead of comprehending the concept.
- Problem-solution skill improves with deeper understanding and reduces the number of memorized formulas.
- Math skill improvement is equivalent to enhancing skills as a construction worker rather than simply adding tools to your toolbox.

Impact of Inadequate Teachers on Learning
- Some teachers do not adequately explain mathematical concepts.
- Limited understanding pressure students to focus on memorization of formulas, leading to difficulties when faced with unobserved problems.

Suggestion to Improve Math Understanding: Three-Part Solution
1. Break down the mathematical problem into its foundational parts: Understand the underlying parts that make up the problem.
2. Review the tools needed for each part: Think about whether you comprehend each tool or concept, or merely recite it.  
   - If it's the latter, seek further resources to aid understanding (like Khan Academy, YouTube videos, etc.)
3. Try to solve the problem yourself without looking at the answer key: initially resist prompt solutions and investigate connections between the problem's components, leading to powerful problem-solving skills.

Outcome of Understanding Math
- In-depth understanding over memorizing eases problem-solving.
- Understanding prepares you for real-life scenarios better; since solutions are seldom provided.
- Initial effort to understand the foundation will be rewarded long term.
- Becoming a master in math is achievable by understanding the subject matter.
 
Conclusion
- Repeat after me: "Math is not about memorizing."
- Understanding math concepts deeply is the 'real' secret to excelling in the subject.
- Following these simple steps can transform your math learning experience.

Im kinda embarrassed to admit that i didnt pass school with math being one of many subjects i was so unmotivated with proceeding
But you are starting to help me feel motivated to go back to school soon

U lost me in the first minute 😂

3:25 problem solving and not just memorizing equations
9:00 when confused about a problem, break it down and think about everyting you know as it relates to what it's asking you. Then if you can't solve dispite trying for a little bit, look at the answer sheet and figure out why it's that answer. Then recreate the problem to implement what you learned

Thank you so much! My teacher always compares my math-solving skills to others, making me feel the dumbest one that i literally thought memorizing calculus formulae would help but once I tried to do that, I felt overwhelmed and didn't just do it. But I somehow encouraged myself to actually understand calculus and it's helping.

I will leave this comment and edit it every time I get a bit better at maths


2 Oct 2023- understood the basics of derivation (20% of derivation concept of my o'level is done)

3 Oct 2023-learned about permutation and combination (concept 60% done)

did the homeworks properly but couldn't study for mathematics additionally.

10-oct-2023-learning trigonometry from the start (i know the basics but still wanted to revise)

its 1st feb 2025 I am a lot better in maths! after 2 months is my o'level so needa work harder than ever

No wonder why I found math so easy compared to others! I never saw math as a “memorizing class” and I always made sure to understand the fundamentals of a problem or formula so I could clearly see the bigger picture. I’ll make sure to keep this up!

3:21 i liked

i love how you actually listen to your subscribers on what they want to learn! thank you sm!!

The more I study math, I realize how hard step 2 (fundamentals) really is due to how much knowledge you need to accumulate just to tackle 1 problem, probably 10s of years of basic knowledge.

Hi wAmy! I did start Math studies in the 1980s. I went up to Calc II but I dropped out of college to study aviation instead. So, in 2017 (I am 60 years old) I went back to school, community college in CT, and I finished a degree in Mathematics and Physics. I am planning to continue my education to a bachelor's degree in Math or Physics.  Your video is very impressive and true, I am surprised and happy that you have that solid concept at such a young age. Kudos to you! JJ from CT.