How to Learn How to Do Math
The kinds of math available are almost as wide as the kinds of reasoning used to solve and complete them. Algebra, statistics, computational math, basic math, logic, geometry and trigonometry may seem complicated to the beginner, but people who study math may find them rewarding on multiple levels, including compensation. Employment of mathematicians is expected to continue a 22 percent rise through the year 2018, predicts the United States Bureau of Labor. Average salaries for a mathematician in May 2008 were approximately $95,150, with the highest earners taking in over $140, 500 per year. Whether you're looking to make math your new career or just add to your skill set, you can begin learning the subject through a variety of options through self-study and learning from industry experts.
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Purchase a beginner textbook such as "Trigonometry for Dummies" by Mary Jane Sterling, "Math Practice for Beginners" by Shirley Spriegel, "Algebra for Dummies" by Mary Jane Sterling or "Maths Made Easy" by Sean McArdle.
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Review free online math tutorials, where you can learn at your own pace from your home computer. Topics covered by organizations such as GCF Learn Free include fractions, division, multiplication, subtraction and percents.
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Enroll in a local community college associate degree program in math. Programs are usually two years and do not require prior college credit or math experience. Students in the program at San Diego City College take courses in introduction to linear algebra, calculus and analytical geometry, discrete mathematics, symbolic logic and differential equations. Most community colleges require a high school diploma or GED.
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Turn learning into fun by challenging your brain with mathematics games. Free games are available both online and through DVD, CD-ROM and video game components. Games are designated for adult, child or both types of learners. They include styles such as The Problem Site's magical squares, subtraction triangles, fraction reduction, sliding tiles with mental arithmetic and number puzzles.
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Consult your local high school or nearby college for a chapter of Mu Alpha Theta or Pi Mu Epsilon, the national high school/college mathematics honor societies. These organizations maintain membership rosters per state and per local school area. You may search them to find a member who may be able to serve as a personal tutor. Some chapters of these organizations need projects and volunteer assignments for their members, which may be a match for your learning requirements.
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