i study using this video, i lost interest in any form of education, ive faced alot challenges and failed alot, lost passion this is painful but ever since came here i am starting understand why i chose Math in the first place and where i want to go, but getting distinction is not something i will get anytime soon but im happy that im enjoying math again
Topology was actually my favourite. My honours project and my MSc was on topology and category theory. I think for topology, one has to really understand the definitions, then you'll be good to go.
Mathematics is beautiful, mathematics is my girlfriend(s) 😂 "Mathematics truly is the universal language that enables us to decode the secrets of the universe. By recognizing patterns, understanding relationships, and quantifying uncertainties, we gain valuable insights into the world around us." Galileo Galilei Hi Dr Ben, you were very specific in the beginning that this is a video for university students but as a grade 12 high school learner I took tips or prehaps all tips that you give, so I want to know since you were very specific you think that the tips you give were for university students only & why so? & if so please do a video on high school mathematics & also the tips. Secondly, this is asking asking advice from everyone here. I identify myself polymath too but my core interest is mathematics so at school we are having a career on the 19th April 2024 & they said we should dress according to what we inspire to become. My problem is how do mathematician dress😅🤔...
Hey there, I can't speak for Ben, but the reason he mentioned that Grade 12 mathematics is different is because you would use other techniques to get a distinction at the school level. For example, in Uni, past papers are hard to come by. Also, the amount of content/theory greatly increases. This makes practicing past papers less of a priority. (Although it is beneficial) Another thing is that exams in most mathematics courses count 50% of the final mark, so every other test can not be ignored. I am pretty sure there are other points, but these are the ones that came to mind. Hope this helps!
I hear people saying that linear algebra, topology and real analysis are the most challenging modules for pure maths and even applied maths majors, how true is this?
In simple terms, pure mathematics is more concerned with the derivations of the mathematical concepts whereas in applied mathematics we apply the concepts. For example, in pure mathematics we spend time understanding how the quadratic equation came about. To understand the derivation and theory behind it, whereas in applied mathematics we are just concerned in how to apply it and under what conditions do we apply it. Sometimes there is a thin line between the two, that is, pure mathematics and applied mathematics because they are all mathematics at the end of the day.
@@benmahudu7431 thank you for the very clear explanation prof. However allow me to ask, in your expert opinion as a lecturer of the subject, which branches of mathematics have you found to be the most challenging for your students such that they generally tend to struggle with these the most, and are they a part of pure maths or applied maths?
Thanks for the response that's so informative Doc, if one wants to enrol on a Mathematics Programme, which one would you suggest that that person must or can do between the 2(Pure/Applied)
@@zamikhayanomgogwana7101 I would say that if you enjoy applying mathematics on real life situations then applied mathematics will be suitable, plus it involves some coding, which is a critical skill in this era. If you want to understand the theories and derivation mathematics and more abstraction of mathematics then pure mathematics might be suitable for you.
Passion drives curiosity, and curiosity drives learning, which drives understanding and makes you more passionate about any subject. Marks are just a byproduct of this cycle.
@@philipnavin7402 very true too but then it means that people who claim to be passionate about a subject aren't necessarily passionate then. They just "like" the subject. So your comment could be underlying the definition of passion.
True. Passion only won't make you pass, you have to put in the work. Also, the anti-thesis of that is even worse. Having no passion can make the course to be even more difficult.
i study using this video, i lost interest in any form of education, ive faced alot challenges and failed alot, lost passion this is painful but ever since came here i am starting understand why i chose Math in the first place and where i want to go, but getting distinction is not something i will get anytime soon but im happy that im enjoying math again
"for years.."😂😂
Thank you Dr. Mahudu💯
Thank Rema
can not wait for part two thank you so much Dr Ben
Thank you so much for sharing this🙌🏽
I'd love listening to this in the form of a weekly podcast... think about that sir🙃
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I'm definitely working on that. Thank you!!
6:03 had to explain what you meant by like 🤣🤣, good video overall very insightful
Yeah...I had to make sure I'm not misquoted 😅
Thank you brother
I knew this wasn’t B.S when you spoke about believe systems 👌🏾
I love this content
Thank you Fefla 🤟
I love this
Thank you sooo much, i was expecting you to talk about that heart polar graph story you once shared with us during a consultation, 😅😅😅 .....
So far my course average is 90% without the exam and 2 test and 4 assignment and 1 matlab
That's super great. Keep it up!!!!
Math is a proving problem subject.
I see what you did there - "proving problem subject".
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During the intro of the video i immediately thought to myself,passion 😂😂 and i was right...
High school was funny but uni maths is hilarious 😅
I know what you mean. When I came to university I thought I knew maths, until I had to do courses like linear algebra 🤣
Did you eventually get your boi Kaelo on the show? The one from media? I'm in the same position.
is this tw khambule building?i was here a few days ago and its absolutely 🔥🔥💯
Dr how did you kill Topology 😂😂😰
bra real analysis is the devil all maths followed by Algebra🤕
@@sibusisotede9632 wait until topology 😂😂 I enjoyed Algebra n Real Analysis
Topology was actually my favourite. My honours project and my MSc was on topology and category theory. I think for topology, one has to really understand the definitions, then you'll be good to go.
Mathematics is beautiful, mathematics is my girlfriend(s) 😂 "Mathematics truly is the universal language that enables us to decode the secrets of the universe. By recognizing patterns, understanding relationships, and quantifying uncertainties, we gain valuable insights into the world around us." Galileo Galilei
Hi Dr Ben, you were very specific in the beginning that this is a video for university students but as a grade 12 high school learner I took tips or prehaps all tips that you give, so I want to know since you were very specific you think that the tips you give were for university students only & why so? & if so please do a video on high school mathematics & also the tips.
Secondly, this is asking asking advice from everyone here. I identify myself polymath too but my core interest is mathematics so at school we are having a career on the 19th April 2024 & they said we should dress according to what we inspire to become. My problem is how do mathematician dress😅🤔...
Hey there, I can't speak for Ben, but the reason he mentioned that Grade 12 mathematics is different is because you would use other techniques to get a distinction at the school level. For example, in Uni, past papers are hard to come by. Also, the amount of content/theory greatly increases. This makes practicing past papers less of a priority. (Although it is beneficial) Another thing is that exams in most mathematics courses count 50% of the final mark, so every other test can not be ignored.
I am pretty sure there are other points, but these are the ones that came to mind. Hope this helps!
Oh, and we don't have a dress code😂
@@philipnavin7402😂😂
I hear people saying that linear algebra, topology and real analysis are the most challenging modules for pure maths and even applied maths majors, how true is this?
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Doc....I want to know, what is Pure Maths and also what is Applied Maths, please help...if you will
Grt question
In simple terms, pure mathematics is more concerned with the derivations of the mathematical concepts whereas in applied mathematics we apply the concepts. For example, in pure mathematics we spend time understanding how the quadratic equation came about. To understand the derivation and theory behind it, whereas in applied mathematics we are just concerned in how to apply it and under what conditions do we apply it. Sometimes there is a thin line between the two, that is, pure mathematics and applied mathematics because they are all mathematics at the end of the day.
@@benmahudu7431 thank you for the very clear explanation prof. However allow me to ask, in your expert opinion as a lecturer of the subject, which branches of mathematics have you found to be the most challenging for your students such that they generally tend to struggle with these the most, and are they a part of pure maths or applied maths?
Thanks for the response that's so informative Doc, if one wants to enrol on a Mathematics Programme, which one would you suggest that that person must or can do between the 2(Pure/Applied)
@@zamikhayanomgogwana7101 I would say that if you enjoy applying mathematics on real life situations then applied mathematics will be suitable, plus it involves some coding, which is a critical skill in this era. If you want to understand the theories and derivation mathematics and more abstraction of mathematics then pure mathematics might be suitable for you.
where can I find your email ?
Ulwazi
benmahudu@gmail.com
Mathematicians? Academics? Scholars?
What's the question?
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Passion won't save you from university maths
It will💯
Passion drives curiosity, and curiosity drives learning, which drives understanding and makes you more passionate about any subject. Marks are just a byproduct of this cycle.
Very true!!!!!
@@philipnavin7402 very true too but then it means that people who claim to be passionate about a subject aren't necessarily passionate then. They just "like" the subject.
So your comment could be underlying the definition of passion.
True. Passion only won't make you pass, you have to put in the work. Also, the anti-thesis of that is even worse. Having no passion can make the course to be even more difficult.