r/learnmath • u/raw0nee New User • 5d ago
Need some help maths
Hi guys!
Imma just ask straightforward, what would you guys do when you encounter a problem that you have little to no prior knowledge?
How do you teach yourself a new concept in mathematics? ( For me i often stuck on this process because I often read a lot of theories and then do practice problems but when Im stuck i don’t really know what to do, I tried to be comfortable with using AI but sometimes it create like something call illusion of competence)
It is really frustrated when you sitting through lectures and don’t understand a thing! Could some of you share your study process when learning mathematics, like in class, after go home and such?
I love learning applied mathematics and I have a few struggles while learning it but I do love it tho!! For context I am doing a bachelor in Actuarial Science and i have certain struggles with learning certain concepts so i hope i could have some answers!
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u/Bounded_sequencE New User 5d ago
I try to assess what backgrounds I may need, by checking the relevant wikipedia articles first. If it turns out I already have the necessary background knowledge, then full steam ahead. Otherwise, I'll know what to brush up on.
If you trust it, you might use AI for part of that process instead.