I can wing computational math easily by studying at the last minute. But my next few courses to finish my degree includes many many theoretical math classes (i.e. Real Analysis I & II, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, etc.)
I am finding it very difficult to study for these courses, especially at the last minute. But even when I try to study ahead, it's very difficult to grasp a flow of what's going on. The proofs in these courses are the simple basic stuff that we use secondhand without much thought as to why they work, thus it becomes very difficult to prove. I know I'm supposed to basically "forget" and start from scratch. I'm supposed to gradually prove things and then use it later to prove other things. But it's difficult to keep track of what has been proven and what I can use. This is VERY difficult coupled with the fact that I now have to write and read in math symbols, makes studying very frustrating.
Can anyone who has suffered through these kind of courses give some tips on how you went about handling it?
I am finding it very difficult to study for these courses, especially at the last minute. But even when I try to study ahead, it's very difficult to grasp a flow of what's going on. The proofs in these courses are the simple basic stuff that we use secondhand without much thought as to why they work, thus it becomes very difficult to prove. I know I'm supposed to basically "forget" and start from scratch. I'm supposed to gradually prove things and then use it later to prove other things. But it's difficult to keep track of what has been proven and what I can use. This is VERY difficult coupled with the fact that I now have to write and read in math symbols, makes studying very frustrating.
Can anyone who has suffered through these kind of courses give some tips on how you went about handling it?