Jc h2 Maths:
I am struggling in lectures and tutorials
How to fix this
Like how Mr Wu conducts a H2 maths class, let’s break down the problem and then understand
- why they happen
- ways to fix (free vs paid)
1) Problem: Lecturer is teaching too fast
why:
the reason is actually 2-fold
- you, the student, are not familiar with the topic (most H2 maths topics are new)
- the lecturer has YEARS of experience, and has already forgotten what new students struggle with
1) Solutions: free and paid
free:
reduce the gap in experience
- read up on H2 maths notes before attending lecture
- consult with seniors, because they can sympathise with your struggles/challenges.
paid:
find somebody experienced with this problem and has solved it before, i.e. a JC H2 maths tutor
- look for someone who has established teaching credentials
- has trial lessons available OR puts up sample lessons on youtube
- see if their teaching style suits you
- is patient and willing to invest time in you understanding the topic
here’s how Mr Wu can help:
- Mr Wu has 20 years tutoring experience
- His students have a 75% distinction rate (A/A1/A2)
- Click here to see his youtube channel!
- Mr Wu is dedicated to answer your questions
- Typically students come early for lesson or stay back to ask questions
- If you are shy, you may also ask your questions via messaging apps after lesson!
2) Problem: I don’t understand my lecturer/tutor.
why:
the why is actually not important here..
there are, however, a variety of factors
1) lecturer/tutor speaks too fast
2) lecturer/tutor doesn’t go through in detail and goes through very fast
3) the examples in lecture/tutorials are confusing
the takeaway here is: the fault may not lie in you!
2) Solutions: free and paid
free:
learn from someone else by:
- search for youtube videos on H2 maths
(it sounds unfair, but if you can’t understand, the onus is on you to find out!) - consult with tutors/seniors (those that suit your learning style)
paid:
find a tutor who can
- teach the same concept from different perspectives
(see quote from a famous mathematician here)
different perspectives of the same problem can help you visualise much better!
here’s how Mr Wu can help:
- Mr Wu loves teaching the same problem from different perspectives
- How many tutors make parody videos? Mr Wu sings about H2 maths: Integration by Parts. (YouTube link)
- Using Sec 2 trigo to derive H2 Vectors: length of projection (YouTube link)
- The gist of H2 maths hypothesis testing in under 60 seconds (YouTube link)
3) Problem: I’m struggling with almost every example/question in lecture/tutorial
why:
Learning and applying a new concept is difficult. Let me explain with an example.
To climb a mountain you need to move
- your hands,
- then your legs,
- then your hands,
- then your legs…
To improve your problem solving, you need to
- practice questions,
- then revise concept,
- then practice questions,
- then revise concept…
3) Solutions: free and paid
free:
after attempting your tutorial
- read through your notes
- pretend you are the one giving the lecture, how far can you go without looking at the notes?
- re-attempt your tutorial (yes, sighhh)
- if you are brave enough, seek fellow students who need help and teach them
(this will really test your mastery of concept) - do more questions..
paid:
find a tutor whose
- practice questions are structured, preferably a gradually increasing level of difficulty
here’s how Mr Wu can help:
- Mr Wu's practice worksheet are carefully designed
- Some questions are repeated on purpose, to reinforce concepts learnt
- This method maximises retention and gives you confidence to tackle your tutorials
- Playlist of Mr Wu teaching Vectors I (YouTube link)
There you go! Remember, you have what it takes!
