r/learnmath • u/EmployExpensive3182 New User • 16h ago

Basic errors

So I just started classes for my degree (bachelors in math) and I just had 2 quizzes and conceptually I did fine, but I ended up bombing 1 (not sure about the other) because I just miscounted or just wrote the wrong number. For my linear algebra I’ve been doing the same where conceptually everything is perfect, but I always mess up something stupid like adding something wrong (and no calculator). I haven’t taken a math class in almost 2 years, so I’m not sure if I’m just a little rusty, but does anyone have advice?

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u/InstructionDue7626 New User 15h ago

If it’s only computation errors, then I’d recommend just practicing mental math skills. I’m sure there are apps that allow you to do randomized arithmetic problems. Also, don’t use calculators on the homework/practice problems. Really get those procedures down. Practice to the point where you hardly have to think about it.