everj5 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Hi, I am doing some maths assignments at the min at an A level standard and I am really struggling. Could anyone help me with it? I'm sure we could come to an agreement. Message me if your intrested. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I got an A in A-level Maths PM me if you want but I can't promise anything as it was 15 years ago now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackosr Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Likewise, I did A level maths and Engineering at Uni but I graduated in 2000, so those brain cells may have killed off by now! Anyway let me know the problem and I'll have a look. I'm sure I still have some text nooks and possibly my notes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 my son just got a maths masters degree, he maybe able to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasha@lazytrips Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Got a maths degree from Oxford and here's my best advice: unless you figure it out yourself, you won't ever understand the issues properly. It's not so much about 'cheating' or anything like that. It's much more about understanding the core concepts and the only way to get there is to work through it yourself. Next time you come across a similar or related question, the right answer will stare you in the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackosr Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Got a maths degree from Oxford and here's my best advice: unless you figure it out yourself, you won't ever understand the issues properly. It's not so much about 'cheating' or anything like that. It's much more about understanding the core concepts and the only way to get there is to work through it yourself. Next time you come across a similar or related question, the right answer will stare you in the face. I completely agree with that. (Oxford too, nice. ) And to a certain extent it comes down to how it's taught/explained. I must admit I struggled at A level, but when I got to Uni and did similar/harder things from A level I thought I was going to struggle again. But the way it was taught in our 1st year maths classes was different and something clicked/made sence and I flew through. Part of me wishing that had happened a year previous! But at least it set me up for the rest of my years studying. If you do get some help from someone else, hopefully there will be some form of explaniation and something will click for you too so going forward you will be able to get to grips with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 [And to a certain extent it comes down to how it's taught/explained. I must admit I struggled at A level, but when I got to Uni and did similar/harder things from A level I thought I was going to struggle again. But the way it was taught in our 1st year maths classes was different and something clicked/made sence and I flew through. Part of me wishing that had happened a year previous! But at least it set me up for the rest of my years studying. If you do get some help from someone else, hopefully there will be some form of explaniation and something will click for you too so going forward you will be able to get to grips with it. I didn't learn long division until I went to college, the lecturer was great and showed me a different method and I cracked it. It really is like riding a bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Get a few private tutored sessions I struggled at GCSE level but as I got older and had to deal with statistical analysis doing Psychology during 1st & 2nd year at Uni something finally 'clicked' - brain definately works differently as you get older Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter10 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I can just about do GCSE level maths still 7 years after doing my exams. It is probably one of my biggest downfalls. I have never been mathematically minded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I used to hate maths. God knows how I ended up in accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH 370z Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I was always very average at maths, but I am very competent at stuff I use every day because I use it every day. I still haven’t figured out how to slip a Venn Diagram in to the mix yet though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I was not very keen on maths at school but ended up needing it for work. Spherical trigonometry using logs good fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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