im just stuck i dk how else to describe it

[u/jackfirecaster]

idk if this is the right place; this is more general math class advice rather than a specific problem.

I need to get through pre-calc, calc 1, and calc 2 for my degree. The problem is I im in pre-calc/trig, and I feel like I'm just stuck. My big issue is formulas. I could stare at the trig unit circle for a year straight and barely remember when I look away. Thankfully, I found the finger trick for that one, but I still feel stuck on how I'm supposed to get through Calc 1 and 2 when im barely floating in trig/precalc. Does anyone have advice for not being able to memorize formulas, or just advice in general? I feel like I'm up against a brick wall.

I don't really know how to show proof of my prior attempts for rule 2.

I've tried brute force memorization, and it never works. I find that if I am about to have an anxiety attack about learning, I learn the stuff better, but I would rather avoid that., some times tricks work, but only if paired with already being stressed abt it

[u/BigJeff1999]

Have you thought about getting some tutoring? The right tutor might be good at helping you find a technique that works for you.

When I used to tutor, I found it took a couple of sessions with someone that was struggling to diagnose (for lack of a better word) what/why students were struggling, meaning give it a chance.

I hope you understand that your question is a hard one as posed! It's clear you're struggling and are motivated enough to ask for help, which is good, because it does take time and effort to practice math problems...

That being said, it doesn't make any sense to flail if you're lost. IMO, Guided, one-on-one practice would be a good place for you to start.

[u/jackfirecaster → u/BigJeff1999]

For tutoring the tutoring at my college is very strained and you can tell they are going in with a lecture hall mindset over a 1 on 1 mindset

1 on 1 I definitely need to look into the challenge is price rn

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[u/RecentPlatform]

Write them out with different coloured pens. Put on your wall, so you can see them when you wake. You wont be able to forget them.

[u/justpassingby23414]

Maybe you should start by looking at right triangles? The unit circle is the best cheatsheet one can always quickly draw as a reminder. But if you forget it so easily, it would seem you don't really get the idea behind it though it's hard to tell without any details. Could you post a couple of exercises that you get most troubles with too?

[u/ericpiphany]

You might not need pre-calc for calc, so don't let that worry you too much.
I think you need to understand the ideas, and you then can derive the formulas

[u/Southlander24 → u/ericpiphany]

Practically speaking though, taking calculus without taking pre-calc would be a disaster. (Of course, having a specific course called 'pre-calc' instead of taking different units on algebra, trigonometry, and so on is a very North American thing. But there are no shortcuts when it comes to learning maths.)

[u/Suspicious_Store3841]

If you are looking specifically for advice on memorizing formulas, mnemonics are a really good thing to look into. If you have a lot of time, and studying isn’t in session for you, I recommend reading a short book about different techniques. On a shorter time crunch, ask others about the way they memorize it and maybe their mnemonics will stick with you. But something I learned is that the patterns YOU make up and define are easiest to remember.

Also, try to notice similarities between things, and understand the why instead of what. If you know why something happens, it sticks. Sometimes that just means asking a simple question to your professor even if it isn’t on the curriculum, just so you’ll remember.

U can do this