I have to ace a 70 question test for my college algebra course… If I fail again I’m out for good.

I slept throughout most of the homework assignments (I have my reasons, work related issues) and I’m already on my second attempt at this course. This test is my last chance.

I’m looking for your best advice on how to focus and actually assimilate the information.

Each one topic is really easy on its own, but when confronted with 70 questions, each topic with its own caveats… I struggle to remember procedures, “side effects” or common tricks, e.g. I forgot how to factorize (x^3 +1) in the middle of resolving a fraction division and lost an invaluable half hour finding out how mad easy it was… I need to internalize such trivialities at my core on top of learning all the mayor topics.

And advice, tips and tricks to study? I have a good month to get ready.

  • Beetle [hy/hym]@hexbear.net
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    20 hours ago

    Everyone has their own best learning methods so what works for me doesn’t necessarily work for you. But here’s my most general advice:

    Practice + a good amount of rest so your brain actually processes what you learned during practicing. Homework assignments are usually good practice materials.

    While practicing: write down all rules/methods that you forgot on a sheet so you have them all at one place and can come back to them later. Writing the rules down also makes you memorise them better.