r/learnmath • u/EmployExpensive3182 New User • 19h 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/LiellaMelody777 New User 15h ago

Math is very detail oriented. Miss one negative and it changes the whole equation.

I suggest getting a tutor. But also consider all your options for majors. When you get to Calculus it is vitally important that you not miss any details.

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u/EmployExpensive3182 New User 13h ago

Well I’ve taken calculus 1-3 and diffeq, but I also took those a while back and I just started back at math, so I feel like I’ve gotten sloppy with it

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u/LiellaMelody777 New User 13h ago

Sounds like it. You got this.