Hey guys! Was doing great in college until 2019 when I was kicked out at 18, finally back on my feet and going to school again but was wondering how I should get ready to take math again?

Wasn’t bad at math or anything, just changing from a polysci degree to an engineering degree so it’s going to be more intensive and I’m not sure if I’m ready after a 4 year break. I have all Fall semester to prepare, going to be taking Calc I in the spring. My last math classes were Trig and Stats.

Sorry if this isn’t the type of questions this community does, didn’t know a better one.

  • BrerChicken @lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I teach physics. I suggest going to Khan Academy and taking the course challenges for algebra and for trigonometry. This will give you an idea at what skills you have, and which skills you should work on. Then work on those skills.

    I’m willing to help if you’d like some, but you can probably figure it out with no problem. Just don’t be afraid of any of it. You can learn any math that you don’t know.

    I ran away from university and went on tour with a rock band for a few years. I came back pretty toasted, and calc I was my first class during my first semester back. Just keep up with the practice problems, and most importantly CORRECT THEM when you get the solutions, and try to understand why your work is wrong. There kinds of mistakes you can make are finite, so if you focus on them you’ll do great.

    Good luck!!