Hey /adv/,
I haven't been all that bright concerning maths, but that was mainly because I missed a lot of basic stuff you would've learned in grades 8-10 or so, because of puberty and difficult family situation then. Now I realise that for most decent career/education paths, you will need a fairly good knowledge of maths, so I'm trying to catch up on all I've missed. I tried looking into the /sci/ wiki:
https://sites.google.com/site/scienceandmathguide/subjects/mathematics
but i couldn't even understand the basic stuff of stuarts book, because I lack some basic knowledge.
Now, can anybody recommend me some sticky/other guide which I can work through to get on a good starting position? All the stuff before higher education?
It would be REALLY helpful if anyone could give me some links in GERMAN, because I found that we use different terms sometimes, but if you don't have any, English is fine aswell.
Thanks!
i'm in the same position as well.
i've failed differential calculus and analytical geometry due to basic stuff because i was like dennis the menace in my high school/school years.
right now i'm trying to watch lectures as much as i can, seeming as mathematics as a language is something i haven't fully dominated yet.
I'd be interested in that too. Also in german.
OP, i have "algebra für dummies" and "mathematik für dummies". They are pretty good. Maybe start there
>>17260632
>dennis the menace in high school
lol
Where do you watch those lectures? Youtube? Mind listing some good channels?
>>17260638
I've never looked into the "für dummies" books. Are they any good?
>>17260644
Well, they do try to not use language that makes it easier for people wirh no to slifht knowledge about a topic to understand. They split the information into bite size and give you a brief overlook, which can help you find out where you need to find more material. I think they're a good start.
khan academy. it will teach you math through simple games.
>>17260650
Ok, thanks. I'll try and look if I can get one.
>>17260615
Just go to your professor's and/or TA's office hours. Most of the time there will be hardly anyone there so you might be able to get 1 on 1 time.
Explain your situation the way you explained jt here and they'll understand. You won't be the first or the last.
If it's really basic stuff you can always check out your university's math tutoring center. They prettt much all have one now.
