MEMORIZE the rules! Trust me, it is SOOO much simpler if you memorize the rules and understand them. You also need to APPLY those rules a lot-meaning, do your homework! Also, even if you think you don't need it, go to any before-school practice sessions your teacher might have. I thought I didn't need the help, but really, the sessions with my teacher REALLY did help! Additionally, if you dont understand something, ASK!
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Early mathematical talent often shows itself in proficiency in proving geometrical relationships. The essence of geometry is proof, and it is the sub-division of maths where students usually have their first brush with mathematical proof. I would suggest you get hold of a good geometry text book. Then study the proofs of theorems and try doing the riders (meaning results following from the theorems). I would suggest a textbook myself but I left school too long ago for the texts I used to be still around. H M S Coxeter (a Distinguished Canadian geometer) has written some excellent texts, but they may be a little too advanced for your purposes. All in all, to be super good at geometry you have to be able to prove hard riders. If you have the basic talent, then pursue your goal. Begin by going to your local library and seeing what books are around, borrow a few and get cracking. Try studying the proof of Pythagoras and making sure that you understand it.
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My advice three simple words, Study,Pratice,Tutor. That is the greatest advice I could give to you,my brother and I are doing a GED type class and I am on math A and I just finished decimals,my brother is on geomotry. So I wouldnt really know.
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Becoming good at math is like becoming good at playing music. It requires practice, practice, and more practice.