The math study tip they are NOT telling you - Math Olympian

[@MelvinFung]

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[@futiled9304]

The quadratic formula is -b+_root b^2-4ac/2a, right ?

[@MelvinFung]

@@futiled9304 Perfect

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I like study with me

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

because people is my body

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[@soggyfan123]

Fundamentals are key. As someone who was really good at math in grade school, struggled in middle school, and didn’t retain much from high school, it was a real struggle when college came around. I remember when I realized that all calculus was, was just algebra and trigonometry concepts at best, but it was so hard to keep up because my fundamentals were shot. To this day, I’d say I can do arithmetic, Calc I & II, and Discrete Math. I struggled unnecessarily and there’s still gaps in my knowledge, honestly I’d like to go back and rectify it because I loved math as a kid. My journey in the subject is a very unique one, so I really stress the importance of fundamentals a lot.

[@heaveniridescence6993]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@MelvinFung]

Thanks for sharing G

[@rorothatboat1815]

Really similar to mine haha. I srly don't know how I scraped by calc 2 in uni with a B. I crammed everything and had so many holes and kinda wished I had more time and support to study (highschool teachers were reaallyy bad and I never listened) these because cramming all these topics made me realise that they are enjoyable to learn.

[@sanaishere18]

Yeah this is why I’ve found most people struggle with higher level mathematics. Very bad fundamental retention or they had bad teachers for their fundamental classes.

[@kptrzk9398]

Much more common reality than you'd think. Most students have stunted algebra and trig skills lacking proficiency to undertake Calc problems

[@Ffff_q]

I easily get overwhelmed and when I can’t solve a problem or don’t can’t put logic in it, it makes me loose my mind and focus. It’s so hard, I always feel so dumb when I can’t even understand the simplest problems. I genuinely want to be good at math and it breaks my heart that I feel dumb every time…

[@Novazepeto77]

Bro I get it but see, when you don't get something in first try or your brain takes time to process or find a solution to something, it means that you are learning something new. You r allowing your brain to develop and make your braincells active. You r allowing yourself to think and when your brain needs to think about something, it develops . When you continue this process, a time will come when you would easily be able to solve such questions or puzzles. When you feel like you're dumb, you r actually becoming smarter by thinking hard about something.

[@zaynaaDriouech]

i feel you.

[@shyavishal5645]

Me too i try and try but its never good

[@ilia6980]

​Thanks for the advice man but it demotivates me when someone can easily solve the same math problem im thinking about@@Novazepeto77

[@VukosiScales]

It's part of the process, the ones who are good at math weren't born with skill,they went through trial and error just like any top achiever

[@TravellerZasha]

As someone who has gotten both F's and A's in math here's my take. Math is just rules, common sense/logic and consistency. Practice is more important than memorization and shortcuts(shortcuts as in ones that aren't related to understanding the material). For me what caused me to fail is 2 things and funny enough it's not math itself. 1st is my mental state. When my mental state was horrible my mind was too distracted to focus on the math that i could do when I was mentally healthy. Trust me prioritise your health and it will really affect my grades. 2nd was if I missed one lesson I struggle with catching up cause I struggle with consistency(this was also related to my mental health.) Currently cramming for my math unit exam. I also recommend watching videos on the history of math cause it's really fascinating and can be motivational to see where it came from.

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[@MelvinFung]

Facts! The more questions you do (consistency) the more capable you are of answering the questions on tests, do to better technique, fundementals and awareness fo question types. Exactly! Mental state is often overlooked, such as people talking bad about themselves (Low self esteem) hence causing them to skip questions during tests. Thanks for sharing your insight and Good Luck on your upcomming math unit exam!

[@LiziesamanthaMofokeng-pi4zy]

As i got older my math dropped i never realised it was due to my mental state 😢.

[@lowquality_zaza.]

bros so real for this-

[@amc-world3956]

My health is not good right now and I have an exam in a week.

[@dry_n_humorous]

I highly recommend this video to everyone who is struggling no matter in what field of study they are as I am not a math student, Im applying for design universities next year and these things are what I actually do (that's why Im the highest scorer in the whole class and not to brag they are not even around me) You really get powerful once you do it strategically and with hard work. Keep grinding!

[@MelvinFung]

Love the support G! Keep up the amazing work, keep consistent, don't self-doubt, believe in yourself, work hard, and I guarantee all your goals will be surpassed!

[@dry_n_humorous]

@@MelvinFung Yes buddy, always down for good stuff like this and thanks for your support too! Let's do it together!

[@motivations-d6s]

A math lover❤ after studying and struggling much for it all think I know nothing of math why well I can tell

[@JessieArt]

I am thinking of applying to design uni, could you help? I need advice :(

[@JessieArt]

Is it a profitable job career? What sort of person should you be to go down that path and what A levels did you do?

[@flamingo_land2472]

I always neglected math coz I struggled with it and found supper hard. but recently I came back learning about and fell in love with it. I want to learn Math again with better understanding. never give up

[@PreciousNgohile]

Same here with me 😊 am ready to know maths now

[@mohamadashrafsazali7042]

Haha same

[@MichelLedig]

You maybe not smart for scoring great in math exercises but you for sure are very smart to be able to package all you experience and marketing on the internet to help others. Wish all the success to you my man!

[@gytoser801]

Being good at fundamentals to the point of them making intuitive sense is good tip. Rest of video is a common mindset shared by everyone

[@xArinzzay_]

I remember watchin right after I scored 68% in my maths exam, and 5 months later, most recently scored 83%, thanks bro, good tips.

[@harikeshraguraman2644]

68 isnt that bad....maybe in malaysia

[@coconut_k00k]

⁠@@harikeshraguraman2644It’s considered bad in America, a 68% is considered a D+

[@Stareyiii]

@@coconut_k00kfailing where i live-

[@tinytempa3093]

68 percent failing is crazy

[@I-See-In-The-Dark]

68 percent is like a Band 4 out of 6 in australia

[@SaharaDusted]

This is "THE" only math tips video you need

[@jude2828]

The only content creator that doesn't make you feel like you are losing out when not participating their programs. Thank you! Will take these tips and apply them!

[@Mr-Raw-Chicken]

He's right. Basics are important. I was A+ student in primary school, struggled with math (Didn't even know what the teacher was writing on the board) in middle school. Picked up math again at the end of grade 8 and start of grade 9, and my highschool report card was filled with A+. I'm telling you, there is a continuation in math in all grades, if you study something and don't understand, try finding where it comes from. And one thing I noticed is that, after i actually GAVE my interest and forced myself to listen to class, i improved. When I didn't understand something, I asked my teachers- who were ready to help me. And when practising, make sure to search for a similar question online and find one with an answer. First solve it, and THEN look at the answer. Compare what mistakes you made, and focus on improving it.

[@blueberry9878]

TJANKYOU SO MCH FOR THIS VIDEO 😭😭😭😭 ive been struggling with myself thinking i was lying and pretending through all these past years bc last year i was terrible in math, my grades were absolute sh1t and i was feeling rlly down, but this THIS video gave me the boost i was needing to get back on track of studies, thank you very very much 🙏

[@biacarv]

I suffer with Dycalculia and ADHD, so I never was able to catch up as a kid. This caused me to have no solid base. And in such a academic demanding country as Brazil, I thought I had no chances. Suddently, a girl who was in math olimpics team said that she actually wasnt a genius, she just liked math as a child, and most importantly, she trusted herself. After that I decided to pretend I liked math, and then I started studying it more. The satisfaction of understanding concepts that I thought I never would understand became addidcting, I started to build a solid base. And now... I treat it as any other easy subject. Anything can be possible if you think it is. So it's never late to give a second chance to math! Keep on going everyone

[@MelvinFung]

Thanks for sharing your insight! Keep up the amazing work, you’re doing a good job! Also never self diagnose because that breeds weakness and makes room for excuses. Work hard, do your best to self improve and you will succeed I guarantee it!

[@blueberry9878]

BRAZIL MENTIONED 🥳🥳🥳🥳 ai q bom q vc consegui ver a beleza na matemática 😭😭 é como dizem ne, nem tudo está perdido 🙏🙏

[@mls5612]

Hi, i'm in my first year of college and i have adhd can u give me some tips to keep myself disciplined to study 😊?

[@emilyesnyman]

​@@mls5612 For study techniques: - Adapted version of pomodoro method (I recommend 25mins on, 5 mins off, but starting with 10mins and then increasing over time helps with task initiation) - Using spaced repetition with active recall is a brilliant strategy - Blurting method & feynman technique is nice too For discipline: - Start with small, realistic goals (if you're having a hard time getting started, set a timer for 5mins and just do that. Normally after that you feel like you can keep going. Otherwise, take a break and do 5 more mins) - If you're really stuck in adhd paralysis, try just getting up to drink some water and take it from there - Using a timer in general helps with time blindness - Body doubling is a great tool if you can find someone to do it with you (either physically or over a call. Can work on the same thing or different tasks, doesn't matter) - Accountability is key in most cases. Tell someone what you're planning to work on, then you will typically feel more inclined to actually finish it. Ask them to check up on you, to traco your progress (but be realistic with it) And remember to always have grace with yourself. You are still learning how to navigate all fo this. You will try, sometimes you'll succeed and sometimes you'll fail. It's important that you don't beat yourself up about it, but rather have to courage to get up and try again. All the best!

[@lynymII]

​@@MelvinFung "never self diagnose" bruh where did they say they were self-diagnosed???? This is an incredibly weird take

[@Rayowag]

I'm doing a-levels as an adult and the first thing I did was fully revisit arithmetics, because I knew I'd need that to understand algebra and algebra to understand big parts of calculus. If math KZbin has taught me one thing a couple years back is that having someone explain it to you in a way that you intrinsically understand what's going on is crucial. And then obviously practicing, which is harder to get yourself to do.

[@alanmakoso1115]

100% Agree. I've followed similar tips before and got a 5 on my AP Calculus BC exam. I do wish that I kept a notebook because it will reduce my study time while achieving the same results. Thank you for this video!

[@MelvinFung]

Congratulations my G! Yeah the notebook is 100% overlooked especially for math, no one in my school took notes for it except me. It will drastically reduce study time as you no longer need to need to scavenge for information and can just read the book. No worries G! I’m just trying to give back to my community!

[@AyaanaQumar]

The video is truly inspiring, and it's given me the push I need to fully commit to understanding trigonometry. I've struggled with my quizzes in the past, and I've often felt like I'm just not cut out for math. Even my dad reassured me that I don't necessarily have to excel in math. I'm genuinely grateful for the motivation and insight you've provided.

[@Arston010]

Me watching this when tomorrow is my math exam:

[@dixen1126]

What happened? Did u get good result ?

[@sbh47]

Same here😂

[@MelvinFung]

Good luck bro

[@そアルファ]

bro said good luck after 2 months @@MelvinFung

[@MelvinFung]

I’m saying it to sbh47

[@rorethegreat6234]

I was a high achiever in maths class during my middle school. After covid period, in my first year of high school, I felt like a ape during maths classes. I was left behind to catch up all the concepts the professor was teaching. I was lost and depressed at the same time, wondering how did I suddenly become dumb. Welp, that was my thoughts a few mins ago. Since the moment I finished watching your video, I have a burning desire to change my mindset and start all over again. Thanks for making this! Subscribing from now!!

[@Frysken]

As someone who's studying computer science and mathematics in college, I 100% agree with the fundamentals. I struggled in math very much up until junior year high school, where I became interested, so even though classes like Calculus or Linear Algebra aren't that difficult for me, I always make errors on tests or homework due to poor arithmetic and simple algebra errors, or not seeing certain properties, etc.

[@eaglecode0369]

You have inspired me to get into the hustle again! I love maths but i just have been feeling dumb cause i been told by techers i shouldn’t be doing a career of it. I just want to prove them wrong

[@MrCheongkl33]

why live so hard trying to please other ppl???

[@AYNWSA89]

⁠​⁠@@MrCheongkl33why not chase the goals you set just bc ppl say you can’t. We only live once it’s more of trying to please ones self rather than to please others

[@oooouaa]

thank you bro. really helped me with "pick a target" tip cuz the feeling of being the best is soooooo nice. also i have a struggle with trig expressions cuz i was too sick to study..... now im facing calculus midterm exams in two weeks. big thanks to you from russia bro, you got a sub and chad energy💪

[@MelvinFung]

No problem bro! I just want to help everyone be the best version of themselves! Start studying for the exams, get the fundementals down, do past papers and you will do good! Belive in yourself, work hard, and God will reward you.

[@ahmedamr1124]

This man gives all my tricks 😂 but I have another trick read the question twice make sure you understand what is the question and use the easiest way to solve it and write every step you make to not get overwhelmed with numbers and equations

[@TheBeautyofMath]

Number 5. This is the exact same thing I call "A small notebook concept" for AMC prep. Really well made video. I do think that I have taught students who have solved Cos x = 1/2 50 times and a week will go by and they cannot tell you the answer the 51st time. For some students they struggle to recall information no matter how many times they brush up their fundamentals so that maybe they will eventually get down the information but the amount of repetitions required and consistency as you note is not the same for each individual. You likely have a very good memory. But overall, very much agree with the entire video. The video design and effort while developing your other skills to also learn video editing, public speaking, teaching, really impressed.

[@longboarderanonymous5718]

1. Work on Fundamentals 2. Practice old Test Questions 3. Time Trials (get competition) 4. Never leave the classroom before having your questions answered. 5. Math Notebook (Cheap sheet) 6. Do the easiest questions first. Then the hardest ones. 7. Sleep well 8. Study the possible questions and/or concepts

[@uuoses]

Thank you!

[@ProBloggerWorld]

You rock. I appreciate people who talk about diligence, planned repetition instead of trivializing the work you have to put into. I totally agree with the fundamentals. This is factual knowledge and needs to be mastered, in order to solve the larger problems. Happy Xmas and a happy new year to you.

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[@stardreamix786]

Thank you so much! - Got A-level finals in june this year - It's been rough over the years, some good and some bad exams - but I hope I can end this final year on a high, I really need to do in this, especially maths! - Thanks so so much for the tips. The more past papers the better! :)

[@newme667]

thanks bro I have an upcoming test that will determine my life, your my motivation on the math field wish me luck

[@OddDudeSays]

After you finish a test, if you have time left over, do it over again without looking at the original. Then, compare them side by side. If you got a different answer, then go back and review each step to find your mistake. If you don't have enough time, then pick the problems that gave you the most trouble.

[@jinsouls_bead]

Okay i'm not even doing math anymore(opted out of it in high school) but i was RIDICULOUSLY poor at math before it (had As in all other subjects and would barely pass in maths so yeah), some of the things you said is absolutely true . I did work on getting my maths good and i went from getting 33/80 to 72/80 in a span of two to three tests and i really wish to learn some higher mathematics now after my prep phase is over . Maths asks for concepts and consistency . I hate admitting this, but i would try to get done with it in a single night, just before the test (😭), not read my school textbooks and instead jump to jee prep materials at once, not be able to solve a single question and get demotivated and leave it altogether.People knew me as the girl who could memorise everything and do just about that and not have enough "brains" for maths. It didn't help either that some other of my classmates just seemed to know the answer in a span of seconds after the teacher had jotted down the question on the blackboard. To anyone who can relate to this, yeah , i know the struggle very well, i treated maths as a monster too once, trust me, it's not. It'll be your best subject once you stop being lazy and give it some time.Just devote yourself to it, learning from the VERY START, and get the concepts on your fingertips, don't rush things, and know it's okay to struggle, but not to give up. Try to understand concepts by yourself ,do derivations and try to be your own teacher,trust me,it helps A TON. Focus on more and more practice, preferable from a single textbook at first, get thoroughly done with it , then move on to something else. Biology majors in my country have a horrible reputation for doing poor in physics because of all the maths involved, but trust me, most of it is easy to me , thanks to all that math taught me in school , both in terms of subject and perseverance and it helps you a lot with areas in physics like it did for me. Keep grinding, people😇. Also,there is something you forgot to mention, most people have terrible maths teachers who male maths a miserable subject for many when it's not. If you feel your teacher doesn't make you any better at it, or if your maths classes are a doze , get yourself on yt, there's a shitton on good teachers here who'll make maths incredibly fun for you. You can't ace any subject unless you enjoy, and most of us just suffer from that.

[@MelvinFung]

That's 100% true about the terrible math teacher, i'm pretty sure 90% of students in college are self-studying because of it. Thanks for letting our community in on your valuable insight! Respect G!

[@blackpearlff9632]

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[@MelvinFung]

My bad 😅

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[@abhisheksoni9774]

Well said :)

[@wasabiii_]

always do what you least want to do. Constantly doing this over and over again, showing up even when it's the last thing you wanna do. Builds that discipline of always showing up with your best.

[@umaru_doma14]

I am a 29-year-old mother of kids ages 8, 5, and 3. I decided that it was time to return to school to obtain a BA in Healthcare Administration. Mathematics has never been my strong suit, so I am having to take remedial classes to get to the actual math class that I need for my degree. My first math class in over 14 years starts tomorrow. I am honestly excited because my mindset has changed drastically since 2010 and I am ready for the challenges that come my way. Thank you for the advice, I look forward to putting them to good use!

[@MelvinFung]

Good luck Umaru, you will definitely be able to do this!

[@sanaishere18]

This is a great video, dude! I’ve done this for years and I’ve always had people say “it’s because you’re smart” and it’s like no, there are rules and structure around why I do well in math.

[@academicworldbymphahleletl5219]

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[@Nothingx303]

4:51 this quote ❤❤ just like albert einstein "The important thing is to never stop asking questions be curious " ----ALBERT EINSTEIN---

[@michaelsteiner5130]

You are giving fantastic advise to people that want to be good at "using" math, but "doing" math i.e. proving a theorem is a different animal altogether. I hope you continue in your math journey, and excel in mathematics because the world need more great mathematicians. Moreover, as you stated in this video, learning the fundamentals is a necessary step towards "mathematical maturity."

[@damnyou-dh9jm]

I will try every one of his tricks on my upcoming trig (pre-calc) test. I will let you know on Monday if it works, and then again when I receive the mark. If not, I will tell you what I struggled with and if there was any optimizations I did for the test.

[@bricky4746]

how did it go?

[@damnyou-dh9jm]

@@bricky4746 I meant next Monday. After this one

[@MelvinFung]

Good Luck my G! If you genuinely work hard and believe in yourself I guarantee you will succeed in ANYTHING

[@Rexicide]

How did it go?

[@damnyou-dh9jm]

I did the test, currently it's pending for marks. I've tried everything he has mentioned, but here's the mistakes that I made: 1) silly small mistakes rectification: These mistakes are primarily either caused by test anxiety, although this is not covered in his video, I guess the next steps are to minimize the test anxiety. 2) tiredness rectification: It's not because I sleep late, it was because I was having anxiety because of an upcoming test which effects my sleep schedule - to rectify this, I would have to do much more homework problems, and possibly mediate prior to the test and prior to bed. Overall, I think I did good. I will share candid results here. Going into the test, I was confident I could do every questions, and this being trigonometry, even the harder ones were much easier.

[@mathwithmelissarose]

This was very detailed! I completely agree - fundamentals are very important

[@portreemathstutor]

I write my notes in the margin of my textbook or on past papers. This is because I like to minimize the amount of reading and writing and have more time for past papers.

[@harusu8610]

i have a feeling these methods would work on anything. thank you so much for sharing.

[@MelvinFung]

Yea they do because studying technique is constant among all subjects. How you study 1 subject is how you study all subjects. I'm glad this helped, I'm just trying to give back to my community and help everyone reach their full potential! Keep up the hard work my G

[@Enchxnted_fnm]

Idk how but one day maths just clicked for me. I gained some confidence in my self and knew I could do it and it helped, I udnerstood better. Another thing is that before I gained the confidence, I saw a KZbin video. This video said that maths is about understanding rather than just solving problems a certain way that is taught by your teachers. It’s not about by hearting formulas and just using them but it’s about how these formulas work. I started to do extra research on how things happen. Since maths is about making a problem, solving it and then finding out if your answer is correct according to the rules that are there, I just started to understand what it was all about and tried doing my old paper questions in which I got them wrong, I soon found out how easy they actually were.

[@l.lweggemans2420]

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[@mateobalcorta9480]

Time studied was what got me through all the pre bachelors EE courses in one years time. Courses included Calc 1-4, differential equations and linear algebra. Physics 1-3. This was all during covid so what else was I to do but do well. This coming from someone who pursued a completely non math related first bachelors because they were "bad" at math. I would have got an engineering degree years ago had I believed in myself and put the time and efforts in.

[@EveseveE]

Math mocks for AA SL is coming up in two weeks and this video popped up on my recommended. I’ve always considered math to be my weakest ib subject but I’ll try out your tips and see where that gets me!

[@Alex-jo2oi]

This is all so true. I’m only taking Precalculus right now but I’m averaging a 97% from 4 different tests and it’s because of the amount of time and dedication put into solving the problems. Repetition and variety is key.

[@portreemathstutor]

Many students have study timetables and fill up their entire day pretending to study. If instead of following a timetable they just did one past paper a day it would be a lot more effective and less time-consuming.

[@usernametaken4023]

I love this video, however one thing I will disagree on: Asking questions during classroom. Yes you should always strive to understand everything, however sometimes the teacher is passing something you are not even equipped to handle, especially throughout college. Asking him to repeat the question or go through it again won't always change that. What I do recommend is to write down the parts of the lecture you had doubts and look up the subject on your own, either through the internet or through library books on the same subject. There are plenty of resources out there, and they all explain in different ways in which you might not have thought about. Having these secondary sources (to me at least) are paramount to having a better understanding of a subject.

[@Donkichad]

Finally I found someone who is named Melvin

[@ringtone-sama]

I used to always hate Maths but I've recently made peace with it after scoring very high marks for it in my final for Grade 12. One thing that immensely helped me was a huge stack of revision activities and past papers that my Math teacher gave me a week before the exam. I grinded through that for a whole 2-3 days and afterwards I got 81%. It's not the absolute best but the problem solving ability I gained and the new found respect I had for Maths was worth it.

[@Aya_Belkhir_Beroual]

I got in to the IB and I really struggling with math HL but this video really helped me, thanks

[@an-noor]

Bro i like the way u explained it... thank you for being so open... i would recommend this video cause I feel it will work THANKS BRO

[@wacala2044]

Ive been questioning my major for a while now. Im taking this as a sign to stay in math, thanks for the advise

[@krishnamaari987]

Thank you so much, I'm looking to pursue a degree in data science but I'm always like so demotivated about maths and cs but now that you have shared this, I feel motivated and I'm ready to work hard. Thank you 🙏

[@MelvinFung]

No problem! I’m always here to help!

[@krishnamaari987]

@@MelvinFung thank you so much. :)

[@skii_aini671]

I can understand Math but my brain can't memorize the whole Math formulas. And it's not just math. Ever since I was a kid, I'm always slow at memorizing things. That's why I lean into Math. Bc for that subject, I just need to constantly practice solving questions.

[@R4KT1M]

Bros asian.

[@briangunn21]

Thanks captain obvious

[@TanyaTheEvilGirl]

Im asian but im not that good at math (they don't call me disappointed)

[@R4KT1M]

@@TanyaTheEvilGirl I'm too asian lmao

[@lerexdubeux6308]

😂

[@Eelsyaaa]

Nah im asian too but im stupid asf💀

[@bavariabal]

Vector fields are partial derivatives!

[@FutureAxro900]

Advanced mathematics is a field of study that deals with more complex and abstract concepts than traditional algebra and geometry. It includes areas such as calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and advanced number theory. Calculus is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of rates of change and integration. It is used in fields such as physics, engineering, and economics to model real-world phenomena. Linear algebra is another important area of advanced mathematics that involves manipulating matrices and vectors to solve problems in areas such as statistics and computer science. Differential equations are used to model the behavior of systems that change over time, such as population growth or the spread of disease. Finally, advanced number theory is the study of the properties of numbers and involves working with mathematical concepts such as prime numbers, divisibility, and congruence. Advanced mathematics requires a deep understanding of basic mathematical principles and the ability to think abstractly and solve complex problems. It is often taught at the university level and is highly valued in many fields, particularly those that require analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

[@therealmagmalord3479]

This is the ONLY problem I have with being naturally smart, not knowing how to study. I have never had to actually study in my life, and therefore have no clue how to study. Any help I find on KZbin is never for people like me. It feels weird to study, so I don't want to start, nor do I know how. So if you are naturally gifted, start studying before it is too late.

[@fragrantflorence]

another motivator if you dont know anyones grades in your class: spite. if math has ever made you sob, has ever made you feel stupid or worthless, or has ever worsened your overall mental state, get good at it just to send it a message that you’re not gonna take its bullshit anymore and that youre better than it. that youre smart enough to solve its stupid problems and that youre not going to beat yourself up over it anymore.

[@Sushi0923]

The 4 max hours study method was definitely magic. That's 4 hours of my day, dedicated to the deepest, highly concentrated brain work, no distractions. If I see myself struggle, I divide it into 2 hour sessions with 30-40 mins breaks. It really helped me build what I call as "math stamina". Before, I couldn't even do 30 mins of maths, nowadays, 3-4 hours is my norm. Then I take plenty of rest afterwards and enjoy my day. Also: When you go higher maths, white boarding helps - it will keep your brain reminded of the equations that you need to work out for.

[@twentysecondcenturywoman]

My problem is that I didn’t know basics. I went back and did 4th to 12th grade math online again (literally free thanks to guys like the one in the video & others!) and I realized no one is TRULY bad at math, it’s just that math is just walking and you have to know the first step to take the second. It’s not hard at all. Thanks for the video it was great

[@pcteknolojidünyası]

Just a real quick info so being good at math totaly naturaly creats your 21% of maths knowledge so other 79% knowledge is all about your study! your work! your mindset!

[@alertgodsword_1]

Yo we have the same chain same shirt, im viet and a dedicated ninth grader, i hope to grow into someone like you 👍

[@friedfishh]

Great tips! I see videos like these all the time full of generic and vague things, but everything you have said is true and the right specificity for one to execute! Subbing rn :)

[@MelvinFung]

Thank you for your support! Yeah I try to give advice from personal experience and techniques I have learned and crafted my self which is why my content is unique and different from others that just regurgitate what other KZbinrs have said.

[@jammy-leses]

I actually try changing my mindset about math trying my best practicing questions yet i still flunk my test. Im taking alg 1 which is easy for other people and seeing that makes me want to study and we had a test last week about inequalities. I get the concept yet i dont know how i failed i took your advice and others but i dont see it working on me. I always had a problem with math but the alg tests was a wake up call and not to mention im way behind the standard track im a freshman😞 and i actually prep my self for alg.

[@Drik_840-i8k]

The thumbnail is original, not copied .

[@tharunshakthivel1060]

Why and how do you say so

[@KingReyLifts]

Smart, nice info synthesizing into a paid community. great job man its working

[@evilfiend6361]

Thank you so much, these strategies go a long way. I plan to keep using them

[@lilac624]

1.Fundamental is king 2.Anyone can be good at Math---Answer past test questions not textbooks questions. 3.Treat it like a game---Pick a target 4.Never leave classroom--Ask questions no matter how stupid your question is! 5.Math notebook 6.Never give up 7.Maximize sleep 8.Combination of sleep, review notes and past test questions

[@vrfrenzy8451]

I don't know how I'm top set maths, I'm barely holding myself in it currently. Thanks

[@antipsikiyatriKizi]

Definitely joining soon.

[@MelvinFung]

You can DM me on instagram if you want private 1on1

[@antipsikiyatriKizi]

@@MelvinFung That's great thanks.

[@miamaria8710]

Can you please make a video on study tips on how to improve in IBDP Chinese B SL? I really enjoyed the video thank you so much!!

[@MelvinFung]

Sure thing!

[@sclearDevelopment]

Funny thing, on 0:56 you don't need to know how to solve cos(x)=0.5 since the formula simplifies and always gives 2.

[@mijaelmarcelovillarroelchu6513]

I liked your video, I am from Bolivia and I personally had planned to go to study at an Ivy League university or a Korean or Chinese university since I think that this way I would get the prestige that I longed for in the past when I was even more immature. What I am now I have a little more mental clarity and I even go to therapy and since I just graduated from high school I am trying to know myself more since I am taking pre-med courses that last 3 months, I already took my first exam and no It went well, I got a 26/100 so I'm still thinking about what I'm really good at and I'm interested since I think medicine is not for me. The worst thing is that my country is so corrupt and lacking a decent academic culture and those that There are very expensive ones and my family cannot afford it. I am just taking a speed reading course which makes me distrust the education I have received and if I compare myself to a Chinese person who at my age (18 years old) already masters so many languages and knows I calculate and he has studied more than me because I feel like a failure because if I travel to those countries to study I will feel inferior and less than others for not having had an education like the Chinese who spent their time studying from 8 am to 8 o'clock. 9 pm and I will always feel less than them, anyway I would like you to advise me on what I can do about my current situation.

[@ratas-cz9lc]

i’m gonna try these methods out before my next test which is in about two months, hopefully i won’t fail this time✊

[@TerretBoe]

I wasn’t reading the thumbnail right and thought it said ‘why you are badman’ 😭😭

[@ZOOC-iz1fq]

I trust you cause you have the same name as me brother Fung.Brothers from different mothers.Also,I badly needed this .Thank you.

[@PYRO_CREATIONS]

Before I really hate math, my brain cells literally die just imagining math... But I fell in love with quantum physics... And quantum physics showed me how beautiful math really is..

[@sosekis]

I love you, thanks for this

[@MelvinFung]

No problem G! I’m just trying to give back to my community and help everyone reach their full potential

[@SimicChameleon]

This is impressive and I am in progress of self study calc 2 for a future retake. Calc 2 as first impression was too complex and it requires to practice.

[@kizlso]

Damn, love your advices dude! Great video

[@reversicle212]

Any tips for someone who has a hard time grasping difficult concepts and then solving problems based on that concept (and a bit more)? I can confidently say that I have no issues with my basics, it's just that when I approach something new that's kinda hard to get by, I get stuck, and this isn't some normal kinda stuck. I get stuck really hard, and really bad, while others in my course struggle a little bit, but get over it quicker than me.

[@bw5187]

Just stopping to sit down and do something excruciatingly boring is the problem. . .sober.. . now on some sort of . . . . things change

[@aethxathr9327]

I like how this is being recommended to me after I graduated from the IB diploma programme with 43 points earned more than a year ago 💀😭

[@alithemathguy]

6:07 Getting low sleep is very tempting because my teacher’s math tests are a joke, I can literally just look up how to do stuff the day before. Also I think I just got used to being on 5 hours of sleep at this point.

[@rishaangaddam1651]

Yo bro I passed my final maths exam with the highest score in the ENTIRE school. THANK YOU MELVIN SO MUCH. If y'all think I'm Asian I'm not. I'm British. I'm an average student who trained himself for this moment.

[@MelvinFung]

Congragulations!! which tip helped you the most

[@rishaangaddam1651]

@MelvinFung Doing Practice papers continuously

[@MelvinFung]

fantastic im glad i could be of help! Keep up the amazing work!! And thanks for the support!!

[@rishaangaddam1651]

@@MelvinFung your welcome. Just subbed to Ur channel

[@Yamaggz]

Talent in math is real even though we can come close talent most mostly win over hard work

[@emily-pw4cc]

bro i saw the exact same thumbnail and title as someone else lmao

[@mitchies_blog]

😔I wish I could join but damn I live in South Africa and 100 USD is a lotta money this side.

[@noJobProgrammer]

How about eating high quality food, fish rich in Omega3, vitamin D3, etc

[@სერგიარაბიძე]

Video on which thumbnail there is line " why are you bad at math" is recommended to me

[@alnd]

why did you steal Han Zhango’s exact title and thumbnail?

[@Kenshidxdy12]

Lmao , i also thought i have seen this thumbnail before. I have been following han zhango for a long time Literally his video is on my recommendation, Seems like youtube algorithm works same for us

[@KimberleySamantha999]

His intro is almost an exact copy of Han's intro.. it's pure plagiarism and Han could easily press charges. If she does this guy will be facing jail or a $250,000 fine 💀

[@pinkrtn]

@@KimberleySamantha999bro no one is pressing charges over a yt video 💀 you're so extra

[@KimberleySamantha999]

@@pinkrtn don't like the fact that she could actually press charges? Don't worry, it's not your content so you won't be facing anything.. the guy in the video might tho 🤭 You say it's "just a yt video", but that's HER creativity and hard work he's STEALING..

[@jackett_2122]

the reason she cant press charges is that "stealing creativity" isnt a real thing, she cant say that in court. it has to be a copyrighted thing that when reuploaded or reproduced. and a title of a video, its thumbnail are not copyrighted. as for the content in the video, this guy recorded everything himself. there are zero violation of copyright laws here.

[@tariqalodat720]

Master fundamentals,,, fundamentals, fundamentals. Practice, practice and practice more, level up just 1 step or concept at a time then practice using the fundamentals with the new. Concept ❤

[@voltdegameryt]

1:21 damn you're right about the fundamentals, at first glance this question seems very tough but i just went through the fundamentals and the trigonometric identities boom did this in less than a min, I'm only 10th grade btw

[@Jg20047]

Thanks Yt to put this in my face, really need it.

[@RAGEEcs]

Good stuff , loved the vid

[@neetivardhan01]

If u want to be good at math's u need good material with all basic concepts with good school and with good teacher. My maths is bad because I got a teacher who prefer only topper we all ulta low students left behind ( that mother.... Teacher only know few names if they solved the question means done move to next topic it was like he only come for 4 study remaining 60 was just a toy or bank balance for him. (Fun point is that non of 4 clear IIT. IIT is to much they didn't even pass jee mains paper)

[@AusFastLife]

Great video, I absolutely agree with the principles you mention, yes the fundimentals and understanding how to apply them is the most important aspect of doing well. I am terrible at maths and failed out if it when going through school. As an adult I now have a four year old son and I can't teach him maths and numbers because I don't know them my self. As an adult I have an intuitive grasp of numbers that my son doesn't have, but I don't know how to explain to him how to do maths as I don't know how to do them myself or even what they are called so I can look them up. How do you look up how to add and subtract numbers? In this video you recommend grabing a text book (1:06) and doing all the fundimental problems. But I can't see how you learn HOW to do all the fundimental problems. Even in programs like Khan Academy, the program just lists question after question after question, but there is nothing that actually teaches you HOW to do each question. So there is no way to actually do anything. I can't find how to learn maths. I personally need it right back to absolutely nothing, but from what I can see it is the same at all levels. Lots of books with lots of practice questions, but nothing that actually teaches you how to solve the problems in the first place or what the problems even mean? Maths and the way it is taught, and how absolutely people who understand it fail to grasp what it is like for us folks who don't get it, is horrendous, and so the whole field is set up specifically to not teach you anything. It is extremely frustrating. Best wishes to everyone though on your journies.

[@toony966]

Yo, I'm in 5th grade and I saw this video in my recommended. This was very helpful! I wanted to ask if I am in 5th grade, can I get started with pre-algebra just to get a headstart and learn something advanced?

[@MelvinFung]

I'm happy that this helped! Yeah go for it! It's never too early to do anything. The best time to start was yesterday, the second best time is today!

[@toony966]

Alright, thanks!

[@theantrules6436]

i'd also highly suggest starting preparations and studying for competition math, since if you get started that early you can easily become really really good at it

[@ZashD.WaterLaw]

Bro that's the age when my maths started declining don't get weirded out by seeing alphabets on maths do not get intimidated it's alright it will be good don't ever ignore maths bro, you can do it

[@oankarpatil9805]

Look up the art of problem solving textbooks and talk to your parents about buying the pre-algebra, intro algebra, and intermediate algebra books. They will not only help you get a headstart but help build your intuition and technique for greater creativity in math and even math competitions if you want to. My friends and I studied these around your age and have gone onto oxford math/top engineering programs, they provide an excellent base. Good luck!

[@weeeeliiiiiiii-cn4zt]

I am in my school math team and I don't even know how to solve most of the problems, there are so many problems I have never seen in my whole life. The questions are also different topics each. My math test is coming soon and I dont know how to study for the ones I don't know who to do.

[@EmilWang-ql9ji]

Guys, every step is important, but by far the most important step is step 1. Always make sure you have step 1 down or you'll never succeed in becoming a good math student. Math is always based on building off of past knowledge.

[@MelvinFung]

Facts G! Thanks for your support and insight!