How to Study Math and Physics Effectively

At school I was useless at math. So was Albert Einstein I believe. Many years after leaving school I enrolled in a distance learning course at a university for a diploma in datametrics. I did well in all the computer courses, but I had to do a module in physics as well. I went to write the exam and managed to get a magnificent 38%.
The University allowed me to rewrite a supplementary exam, and I had two months to get myself sorted out. I had already learnt the work with all my heart. Two months later I rewrote the exam, and passed with a mark of 88% ! This enabled me to pass the Diploma cum laude, with distinction.

Well, I discovered a secret to learning subjects that involve figures, numerical problems and the like. The secret is simple: practice.
The text book I was working out of had the answers to all the problems at the back of the book. So I tried to do the sums without looking at the answer. Then I would check. If the answer was wrong, I would try again, using a different approach. If that didn't work out, then I would start with the answer and work backwards to the start. Then I would do the next question. I solved every question that I could find. I practiced and practiced.
I worked in pencil, with an eraser handy, so that if the sum got messy I could clean it up. I used lots of scrap paper. It was hard work, but after awhile the elation of solving more and more questions first time round started making it a breeze to do.

So to summarize:

1. Get a book with lots of problems to solve in it. Make sure it has the answers in the book.
2. Only look at the answers to check if you got it right. Try to solve it first before looking at the answer at all.
3. If you can't get it right, try again.
4. If you still can't get it right, start with the answer and work backwards.
5. Do every problem you can find. Do them again if you are not yet confident.
6. Be prepared to work hard, and it will pay off big time.

Just the other day I gave this advice to a granny who was looking after her 14 year old granddaughter. This young girl was failing math and Granny couldn't help her much. Three weeks later she saw me again, and couldn't wait to thank me. Like that guy Hunter said in the TV series of the same name -- It works for me!

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Physics courses online

The days are gone when the only source of studying is college or school. But now time has been changed. Today an individual can also get education through Internet. On Internet, people realize that it is the convenient way to take a class without leaving home. That's why, many people are taking advantage of using their computer to learn. But an individual should ask himself some questions before joining in any online class.

1. Many students think that Online Courses are much easier than traditional college classes. But they forget that these classes require regular participation. So every week, you must have the time for accessing the course many times, complete your assignments and homework on time.
2. Surely, online classes give you flexible time for study. But you have to attend classes several times in a week. May be in your busy work schedule, you have less time for attending classes.
3. For attending classes on web, one has to have knowledge how to operate computer. So you can take demo classes, sample course or tutorial that is provided by Online School to determine whether you have necessary technical skills or not.
4. An individual can also access online course content if his computer is well equipped with a word processor, anti-virus software etc. For accessing the course, he should also have a reliable access to the Internet and a valid email account.
5. Do you have a high speed Internet connection? Normally, it does not require. After analyzing the above mentioned questions, you should join the course.

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