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For the memorization aspect, I would say use spaced repetition software: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anki_(software) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anki_(soft

For the memorization aspect, I would say use spaced repetition software: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anki_(software) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anki_(software) Source: I actually did this and it improved my grade 55% in Calc I.

sjossi 10y ago
I have had incredible success with this in languages for grammar rules and vocabulary, as well as for literary-courses. But except for some basic integration rules, I have a hard time using Anki for math courses. What kind of cards did you create? And since he comes up regularly on HN: Cal Newports Stealth Studying[1] is really efficient in an Anki deck [1] http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/03/the-art-of-stealth-studying-how-to-earn-a-40-with-only-10-hours-of-work/ http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/03/the-art-of-stealth-stu...
arrmn 10y ago
I've used Anki for some of my courses but I don't know how I should use it for math courses. Can you maybe share your calc Anki cards?
- unimpressive 10y ago
  My calc anki cards have copyrighted material in them so not off hand no. But generally what I would do is use them to memorize anything I needed to know while I was solving a problem but couldn't remember. The important thing is to know how to write mathematical expressions in LaTeX syntax, because this lets you make non-crap cards. You might do something like: \frac{d}{dx} \cos x = ? On the front and then - \sin x On the back. The important point is that between the front and the back you actively recall the information you're trying to remember. Undergrad mathematics can be thought of as a context free grammar with a set of production rules, memorizing those production rules is a major pain in the ass and this helps. (Maybe other people don't have trouble with this, I nearly failed every math class in high school and am decidedly not a math prodigy. Your mileage may vary.)
- xamuel 10y ago
  In addition to what unimpressive said: Avoid cards where it takes a long time to state the back side of the card. Even if you know the answers, you'll get bogged down and it'll take too long to review. Answers should be short and easy. Better to create 5 cards where you replace 5 parts of a formula with blanks and say "fill in the blanks", than one card that requires remembering 5 things.

sjossi 10y ago

I have had incredible success with this in languages for grammar rules and vocabulary, as well as for literary-courses. But except for some basic integration rules, I have a hard time using Anki for math courses. What kind of cards did you create? And since he comes up regularly on HN: Cal Newports Stealth Studying[1] is really efficient in an Anki deck [1] http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/03/the-art-of-stealth-studying-how-to-earn-a-40-with-only-10-hours-of-work/ http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/03/the-art-of-stealth-stu...

arrmn 10y ago

I've used Anki for some of my courses but I don't know how I should use it for math courses. Can you maybe share your calc Anki cards?

unimpressive 10y ago
My calc anki cards have copyrighted material in them so not off hand no. But generally what I would do is use them to memorize anything I needed to know while I was solving a problem but couldn't remember. The important thing is to know how to write mathematical expressions in LaTeX syntax, because this lets you make non-crap cards. You might do something like: \frac{d}{dx} \cos x = ? On the front and then - \sin x On the back. The important point is that between the front and the back you actively recall the information you're trying to remember. Undergrad mathematics can be thought of as a context free grammar with a set of production rules, memorizing those production rules is a major pain in the ass and this helps. (Maybe other people don't have trouble with this, I nearly failed every math class in high school and am decidedly not a math prodigy. Your mileage may vary.)
xamuel 10y ago
In addition to what unimpressive said: Avoid cards where it takes a long time to state the back side of the card. Even if you know the answers, you'll get bogged down and it'll take too long to review. Answers should be short and easy. Better to create 5 cards where you replace 5 parts of a formula with blanks and say "fill in the blanks", than one card that requires remembering 5 things.