How to Learn 8th Grade Math
Learning math is compulsory for students in the eighth grade. However, some students struggle in different areas. By working on math at home, and by confronting difficult areas head-on, you can improve your math ability and become more confident and successful at the subject. By working on math in your own time, you will improve your overall math knowledge base, which will help you in eighth-grade math, as well as in the wider world.
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Attack areas you don't understand. Although it is tempting to only work on areas you are good at, you should concentrate on areas you are not strong in. Look through the syllabus and highlight areas you struggle with. Speak to your teacher after class, and ask him to help you with these areas.
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Make a poster of formulas and concepts you find difficult to put on your wall. For example, if you struggle with remembering Pythagoras' theorem, draw a right-angled triangle and write the formula for each side. Put this up on your bedroom wall at home to help you remember it. Do this with all areas you struggle with.
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Make flashcards to test yourself. Write a question on a flashcard, with the answer on the back. Ask yourself the question, and if you don't know the answer, look at the back, and put the flashcard back in the pile. Continue until you get all of the answers correct.
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Use Internet resources to help you learn further and to test your existing knowledge. Sites such as AAA Math, Math Play and Texas Education Authority all have free math tests. Practice these until you are comfortable with the content and style of questions you will get in your end-of-year test.
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Practice math in everyday life to stay sharp. When you are at the store, attempt to add the total value of the shopping in your head. This will help you become familiar with calculations, which will make your maths faster and better.
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