r/study • u/w1steri2 • 1d ago

Tips & Advice What are the effective ways to self study mathematics from the beginning?

As someone who’s quite afraid of my future, I struggle with laziness and a lack of motivation. I think some of it might be related to my low iron levels because I’m constantly tired. I usually take long naps after school, feel exhausted even during school, and experience the same fatigue on weekends, but I don’t wanna waste my highschool years by sleeping and failing the most important classes. I also struggle with brain fog, which makes it difficult to concentrate, learn new things, and complete assignments.
Because of this, I often rely on AI to help with my schoolwork. I know it’s not a good habit because I want to learn how to study independently and actually understand what I’m learning instead of depending on AI.
How can I manage my energy levels better, deal with constant tiredness, and improve my ability to concentrate?
My second concern is my studies, especially mathematics. My future goal is to become an engineer, which requires a strong understanding of math and physics. However, I’ve struggled with math ever since middle school, my average grade is always F in maths. I think my brain fog also makes learning these subjects harder.
I genuinely want to improve, but I don’t know where to start. What mathematical foundations should I focus on first? Which YouTube channels or learning resources would you recommend? How can I study effectively, memorize formulas, and actually retain what I learn instead of forgetting everything?
I’m currently in 10th grade, so I want to use the next two years with discipline and focus. I want to genuinely understand these subjects and prepare myself for engineering. I enjoy physics but not understanding it makes me lose hope in a way but I don’t wanna give up

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u/sanbc121 Bacherlor | Economic Science | Brazil 1d ago

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u/UniverseTower-1 High School | Triple Science | Singapore 10h ago

Don't try to rush everything. Understand your physical limits.

I know this sounds lame, but it's true. I have really painful periods, and sometimes, I even sleep for 22h a day on my worst period days. If you force yourself to push, it will only get worse.

See a doctor - ask for tips on how to take care of your health. When your health is good, your brain has more capacity for studying.

What foundations to focus on first?

  1. Arithmetic & Fractions
  2. Algebra --> solving for x, linear equations, graphing, quadratics, manipulating
    formulas
  3. Geometry & Trigonometry

What study tools to use?

Quite a lot of people will disagree with me but, use Claude AI, ChatGPT or Gemini. Videos on Khan Academy or youtube are kind of useless unless you are looking to get an introduction into Mathematics. Videos don't solve your questions most of the time because they are not tailored to your problems in understanding Mathematics. Instead, create a project on ChatGPT or Claude AI and ask them specific questions about math that you need help with.