Is Mathematics hard? (1 Viewer)

[The Derivative]

I'm not a logical person at all, and I like math...

 

[Drongoski]

I'm not a logical person at all, and I like math...

You don't have to be logical to like maths.

But you have to have a logical mind to be good in maths.

 

[The Derivative]

You don't have to be logical to like maths.

I know, I was disproving HJKim's theory is all

 

[cutemouse]

A good question I noticed in last year's 2 unit paper which I think really separated those who actually payed attention to the derivation and those who just memorised the formula is Q3b)iii).

I think that's quite a standard question. I've seen it around in trials etc. Most likely the CSSA ones...

 

[turbomedi343]

Try it out

you might regret not doing it in the end

You can always try it out and drop down. but you cant always move up

 

[strawberries122]

Another question; if I do very well in 2 Unit, will I be allowed to move up to Ext 1? Like say 80 + in 2U tests?

 

[The Derivative]

Another question; if I do very well in 2 Unit, will I be allowed to move up to Ext 1? Like say 80 + in 2U tests?

absolutely no.
You have to initially chose it.

 

[strawberries122]

How much more difficult is 3U to 2U? Isn't 3U just an extension of what you learn in 2U?

 

[SpiralFlex]

How much more difficult is 3U to 2U? Isn't 3U just an extension of what you learn in 2U?

Kind of, 3 Unit Mathematics will require you to develop skills as most 2 Unit questions they throw at you in the HSC are generic. It's not difficult if you do your homework and set yourself additional work such as past papers too.

 

[strawberries122]

Can it be done by an average person In Math?

 

[The Derivative]

How much more difficult is 3U to 2U? Isn't 3U just an extension of what you learn in 2U?

tbh, I am absolutely hopeless in maths and I find 3u manageable. You'll be fine.

Can it be done by an average person In Math?

I am below average and i'm doing alright in 3u.

 

[AAEldar]

How much more difficult is 3U to 2U? Isn't 3U just an extension of what you learn in 2U?

A lot of things are just, as the name suggests, extensions of topics you do in 2U. There are some things obviously which are completely different (Binomial Theorem comes to mind), but if you do the work in class and do your homework you should be able to keep on top of it relatively easy.

 

[SpiralFlex]

Can it be done by an average person In Math?

Absolutely! Even if you are average and you work reasonably hard, you will do very well. I also consider you above average after analysing you.

 

[strawberries122]

Well, I'm not really "average." I just have problems concentrating and getting myself to build a decent worth ethic. I don't usually do well in tests because I get too lazy to study or give up the second I find something hard.

 

[SpiralFlex]

Well, I'm not really "average." I just have problems concentrating and getting myself to build a decent worth ethic. I don't usually do well in tests because I get too lazy to study or give up the second I find something hard.

Just like me when I was a baby robot...

If you just have problems concentrating, just sit down with a book and pen and just study for 20 minutes. Get back up have a break. Increase your study blocks by 10 minutes each time. Be consistent in Preliminary.

 

[strawberries122]

So 3U is not nearly as hard as everyone makes it out to be? I don't believe anything is "hard" if you set your mind to it, but the concepts aren't as complicated as it made out to be?

 

[SpiralFlex]

So 3U is not nearly as hard as everyone makes it out to be? I don't believe anything is "hard" if you set your mind to it, but the concepts aren't as complicated as it made out to be?

Nope. All you need to start off is a good understanding of algebra. It's not hard as you said if you set your mind to it. Correct. This goes for ANY subject.

 

[strawberries122]

I'm good at algebra. What is it like introductory in the first few weeks of Yr 11?

 

[SpiralFlex]

I'm good at algebra. What is it like introductory in the first few weeks of Yr 11?

I kind of started the course before then so I didn't really pay too much attention to class. Not that you shouldn't. First few weeks I think were a fast review.

 

[strawberries122]

So if you can do 2U, you can do 3U?