It'll help you understand the content but it won't help with silly mistakes or your problem solving ability.I'm currently doing Math Ext 1 and struggling a bit. If I got a tutor, would it help me a lot and raise my grades?
i would actually suggest thisI think it depends. If you've got the money go for it but a textbook and youtube can teach you the whole course if you really dedicate yourself, are self motivated and are somewhat alright overall at grasping concepts by yourself. I think it depends on an individual's circumstances though...
So far ext 1 maths has been relatively simple so I'm not sure why you would need a tutor.I'm currently doing Math Ext 1 and struggling a bit. If I got a tutor, would it help me a lot and raise my grades?
100% do that number 1 step as a person that was failing term 1 of year 10 to someone who is getting 85% in math accelerated, it was this one step that changed everything, the amount of pressure that's lifted off of you when you complete the topics is amazing, I started year 11 with the preliminary knowledge done and I went through term 1 as if I was just revising, it helps a lot when understanding topics and really allows flexibility.i would actually suggest this
to do well in maths you should do the following (imo):
1. get ahead of peers by at least a term. you should be doing this in the school holidays and during this time you should be focusing on the easier-medium level questions so then by the time you get back to school, you can focus on the harder questions
2. do lots of practice questions. maths is a skill based subject involving problem solving requiring practice
3. ask help when you need it. you have this forum to ask as many questions as you want.
4. for the questions you struggle with/the harder question, you ask for help, understand the theory behind the question and redo that question a couple of times (or do similar questions) so then you actually understand your mistake. remember not to fall into the trick of rote learning the answer, it's tempting
You should have a look at imbob's post, which I'll link below. He's a James Ruse Agricultural High School graduate with a very high ATAR and very high marks in Mathematics Extension 1 and Mathematics Extension 2:Original Poster said:hi guys, basically my school has an accelerated math program. if i get entry into it, it means in year 9 i will not only do year 9 math but year 10 math as well. in year 10 i will do year 10 math as well as math adv and math ext1. this means i will completing the hsc examinations for math adv and math ext1 in year 11. does anyone know a good tutor on BOS to get me ahead? preferably someone who is experienced and has done this program at their former school so they know how to get me ahead and give tips and stuff. i would prefer a private 1 on 1 but i wouldnt mind a small group(3-5 students). any suggestions are appreciated, thanks!!