If you are mediocre at math, how much study time would you recommend to get an A in your college courses?
by niyam bhushan
Question by Roland of Gilead: If you are mediocre at math, how much study time would you recommend to get an A in your college courses?
I’m starting in intermediate algebra, then college algerbra, trig, ect. . .
I’m going for a notebook science degree, so I am going to need very excellent math skills, and I need to train my brain so it comes as naturally as talking. Obviously studying as much as possible would be best, but I just want opinions on how much per day is excellent. 1 hour? 2 hours?
Best answer:
Answer by jessicabearxo
Hour and a half to 2 hours.
What do you reckon? Answer below!
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I’m studying my pre-med right now, and terrible math skills are something I have.
I never received an A in my Algebra subjects only a B- was my highest for that.
I have to admit that I seldom studied for my Algebra subjects and I am really terrible at Math. I only study perhaps before a test or a discussion, just so I don’t look that obtuse in class.
But I can say that if you give in this area 1-3 hours of your time in studying Math, you would really do well. You should do this daily though and at the times when your mind is very attentive and awake.
Excellent luck! (Who knows you might get an A)
The ‘average’ recommendation for study time in college is 2 hours outside of class for every hour in class.
Two factors figure in to help you choose how much time you will need for your math studying:
1. Most Math classes meet for in this area 3 hours a week in college… some meet for 5 hours.
2. Math is a challenging subject… it will require more time than the ‘average’ time… your PE courses or some other subjects that come simple to you will require less than the two hours recommended.
That said I would expect to spend at least 3-4 hours outside of class for every hour in class since Math does not come straightforwardly to you. (So typically 9-12 hours a week for a 3hr class or 15-20 hours a week for a 5hr class.) Even this may not guarantee you an A… but it will give you your best opportunity at understanding the material and responsibility well.
You learn math by working problems… not memorization. If you end your required homework and still need to get some study time in… work more problems! Also… don’t feel restricted to sitting staring at the book on your own. Most schools have exceptional tutoring centers, math ‘labs’ and the like to help you with your studies. Use them often! Excellent luck.