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learning/teaching approach to rigorous math with the goal of improving
I will state this now: yes, this is a subjective question. But I feel the answers people give may benefit students.
I want to get better at doing non trivial proofs. Real analysis is standard ...
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The maths required for an economics degree
I have a degree in computer science and I wanted to do another degree in economics.
However, my maths have been weak since high school always scoring slightly above passing rate. During my course of ...
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In what order should mathematical fields be learned? [closed]
This could be considered a broader version of this question, with all fields.
I know that when high-level maths are reached, the fields being to split quickly (i.e. specializing in this type of ...
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What branch of mathematics improves logical thinking? [closed]
So, that's the question. I dare to generalize it even wider: what branch of mathematics improves the general thinking ability, intilligence, the way the person thinks, and makes it more logical? I'm ...
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Is it better to learn math before physics?
It seems that a persons ability to understand physics at a high level is limited primarily by their understanding of math.
It also seems to be more efficient to learn the underlying math for a ...
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How can I make sure I never forget.
I am currently refreshing my Elementary Algebra using Schaum's Outlines. I find them useful as they are choc full of exercises (Which I now realize is the only way to master algebra). I am worried ...
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Do free online collaborative solution manuals exist?
I'm not a mathematician by training and a rarely come in contact with mathematicians. For this reason I find solution manuals to be incredibly useful - reading them allows me to see how experienced ...
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Where to pick up learning math again?
In high school, I absolutely loved math classes. I took Calc in 11th grade, and then since have done just about nothing with math.
Is there somewhere I go to see what math knowledge I still ...
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How to most efficently remedy mathematical deficencies
My spouse and I are currently both pursuing our undergraduate degrees. I'm major/minoring in Computer Science/Mathematical Sciences and my spouse is majoring in both Economics and Finance. I have ...
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start mathematics from scratch
I'm sorry if this question goes against the site. I have completed my engineering in computer science; we were taught to get degrees only in our university :(.
I love mathematics but time passed ...
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Math resources for electrical engineering?
I am considering electrical engineering as my field of study.
However, my math knowledge might not be as good as it should be.
What math books/resources would you recommend me to read?
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How do you rebuild your Math skills after college?
I minored in Math in college (B.S. Software Engineering), and went through advanced Calc, Differential Equations, etc. But about 6 months after I graduated I had lost all my formulas. Now, about 5 ...
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How can I explain topology to my grandmother?
I was recently look at a post on tex.stackexchange about explaining $\LaTeX$ to the OP's grandmother. I was wondering, could the same thing be done for topology? Except in this case the "grandmother" ...
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How does one best balance learning from a “problem based book” with supplementary material?
We all know that when learning math, one has to do more than just simply read - one must try to solve problems and work actively with the material.
Many books try to force the reader to participate ...
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Studying Schedule [closed]
Currently I am studying, on my own, multivariate calculus, math statistical analysis, and physics. My question is, when you personally study multiple math and physics subjects, do you study a little ...
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Math every mathematician should know [closed]
Sorry in advance if this question doesn't belong here. I know it walks the line of what kinds of questions should be asked, but I'm really interested in what the community here has to say on it. ...
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Is memory unimportant in doing mathematics?
The title says it all.
I often heard people say something like memory is unimportant in doing mathematics. However, when I tried to solve mathematical problems, I often used known theorems whose ...
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Too old to start math
I'm sorry if this question goes against the meta for posting questions - I attached all the "beware, this is a soft-question" tags I could.
This is a question I've been asking myself now for some ...
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How to Improve Mathematical Thinking and General Problem Solving Skills?
I'm a sophomore in university and seriously feel that I'm bad at solving mathematical and algorithmic problems (be it discrete math, calculus or just puzzles). I noticed that I'm only good at solving ...
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What are the dangers of visual exposition of mathematics?
I've heard several times (such as this one) that it's dangerous to learn/prove/teach mathematics through images. I've also read somewhere that showing mathematics through images helps one's intuition ...
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Tablet for reading textbooks and writing math by hand?
I am a math student. I'd like to find out if tablets (iPads, Galaxy Note 10.1) are worth the cost.
How good are tablets for the purposes of reading textbooks as PDF and writing mathematics with a ...
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Mathematics base for data mining and artificial intelligence algorithms. [closed]
Could you give me some clarification about data mining and artificial intelligence algorithms? What mathematics base they used for? Could you give me starting point, in mathematics, to understand ...
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Solution Manual Help or Hinder? [closed]
I am currently studying mathematics and I am getting conflicting opinions on whether referencing a solution manual when working on problems is a good thing or a bad thing. For examples in many problem ...
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What is a good communication platform, which supports something like TeX-code?
I moved away and am now planning to communicate with a friend over the internet and talk about mathematical subjects (e.g. via Skype). However the text blocks like "\int_G\omega..." in a chat window ...
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How to make notes when learning a new topic
At the moment I'm trying to teach myself Riemannian geometry by reading some books. I take notes by hand but I find that I forget it all and worse, either lose the sheets of paper or don't want to ...
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The Importance Of Good Teachers and Guidance In the Academics
I'm a first year student for a math degree. I'm very curious on how good students overcome their bad teachers in the journey of learning and grasping the courses material fully, all in the pressure of ...
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Do you prove all theorems whilst studying?
When you come across a new theorem, do you always try to prove it first before reading the proof within the text? I'm a CS undergrad with a bit of an interest in maths. I've not gone very far in my ...
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Organization of the Learning Process
Sorry for off topic. I'll delete this topic immediately when community decides it's useless, however if anyone finds it's interesting, share your opinion with us. I just want to know your opinion ...
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Best way to learn Algebraic Geometry?
I've been reading the book Commutative Algebra with a view towards Algebraic Geometry.
I was wondering is the best way to learn algebraic geometry through commutative algebra? As the book I'm ...
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A Concrete Approach to Category Theory
Is there a way to learn Category Theory without learning so many concepts of which you have never seen examples?
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Getting Help in Abstract Math Classes
This semester I am taking abstract algebra, and I am finding the homework to be much more difficult than calculus or linear algebra. The book my class uses is Fraleigh's Abstract Algebra. Although I ...
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How does learning math affect other skills? [closed]
I have found two things since I started immersing myself in math:
1) I have a much better sense of direction. Not in absolute direction (i.e. whether I'm facing West), but in generating a mental map ...
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Can an older person become an expert in math?
Is learning math like learning a language, in that there's a certain cutoff age (pretty young) that you need to start learning by, otherwise you'll never be fluent?
Is the novice older brain ...
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I can't do math?
So after failing another math test today I have realized that I can't do math on my own. For whatever reason when I get to a test I just can't do math without extra resources. I think this is because ...
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Efficient ways to read and learn a new topic
I started reading the book "Topology without tears" by Sidney A Morris and lecture notes on "Elementary Number Theory" by WWL.Chen. To get the maximum out of the book and understand the material ...
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Rigor in Mathematics
Since starting my undergrad studies (in Maths -- !) I have struggled to grasp the concept of "rigor". My "proofs" tend to have the right framework but somehow they are said to "lack rigor", this has ...
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Should I write out stuff? [closed]
When I go through textbooks should I write out solutions to the exercises? Or is it fine if I just do it in my head? I mean either way you are still doing the problems right?
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How to engage extremely proficient math kid who hates math? [closed]
Well hate is probably too strong, maybe "doesn't enjoy" is a better description.
I have a 5 year old son who generally doesn't like math, though he is extraordinarily talented. I'm looking for books ...
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Should I study algebra more?
My background is about third-year mathematics major, including linear algebra and abstract algebra. I'm now studying Atiyah's commutative algebra, but it lacks some concrete, easy examples and it's ...
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How to effectively study math?
Maybe this is too general for here, but I am having a lot of difficulty studying math. Just got out of the military and I guess I am not use to this yet but when I run into a problem I have trouble ...
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Which is better strategy to learn and read books, traditionally one by one OR re-read carefully on perfect books
(Just focus on how to learn and master the stuff pretty well, not involve the aspect of courses or exam)
Because recently I always feel that the time and energy are pretty limited, I want to try ...
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Math Major: How to read textbooks in better style or method ? And how to select best books?
I'm a bachelor student of Math major. The question is about the better way to select and read maths text- or non-text- books, without considering the course and exam. (Because we follow the lecture ...
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What's better strategy to handle tons of formulas, definitions?
I'm freshman, bachelor of Math major. When I read and learn the textbook, there're lots of formulas, laws, definitions and so forth. But what is the better way to handle it ?
I mean, is it necessary ...
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I haven't studied math in 12 years and need help wrapping my mind back around it
I was never fabulous at Algebra and have always studied the arts. However, now I have to take Math 30 pure 12 years after I finished my last required high school math class.
If anyone has thoughts on ...
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How to think deeply in mathematics way?
Most of the time, I solve a problem by doing the following steps:
1. Look for a related theorem.
2. Look for a related formula.
3. Find a similar problem or sub-problem.
4. Try to adapt the one that I ...
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Formerly good at math, but after 12 years I've lost most of my skills. Now I need them once again. Any advice to grow them back?
I love math, and I used to be very good at it. The correct answers came fast and intuitively. I never studied, and redid the demonstration live for the tests (sometimes inventing new ones). I was the ...
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Fundamental Math Theory Resources?
I became interested in how numbers actually work recently. I want a source that covers number theory. Explaining how and why numbers react the way they do. A friend recommended Mathematical Proofs: A ...
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What are the prerequisites for learning category theory?
Is category theory worth learning for the sake of learning it? Can it be used in applied mathematics/probability? I am currently perusing Categories for the Working Mathematician by Mac Lane.
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Automatizing computational skills
"It is a profoundly erroneous truism, repeated by copybooks and by eminent people when they are making speeches, that we should cultivate the habit of thinking of what we are doing. The precise ...
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Where to go after calculus?
Ok this is a bit of an unanswerable question, but hopefully someone will answer. As I have been going through college & high school there has been a kind of "path" through which you learn math. ...
