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saintsam:
It all started with 1. the desire to be the best. I utilize my 100level very well, lifting a 5.0 cgpa to 200l. But 200level was really tough. That was where mathematics started (smiles). The best I could do was a 4.43. I realized I have to change my strategy and so during the holiday b4 300level, 2. I stayed behind and study assidiously. I read wide, practise on a daily basis, resolve past questions and pray always. 300level first semester became one of the best semesters for me. I hit a 4.90 gpa and 4.74 cgpa. From then on, I maintained it till I graduated with a 4.71. Now, let me give u some tips.
3. Prove to yourself that u have d needed intelligence for a first class. Ur IQ must be pretty much above average especially in a subject like mathematics.
4. Be prepared 2 fight 4 it. No university will hand over first class degree 2 u on a platter of gold. The system will extract blood from u (smiles). U will need to do what ur coursemates are not doing. U must go d extra mile.
5. Keep urself motivated: There are two types of motivation, intrinsic and extrinsic.
Intrinsic motivation is d type that comes frm within e.g a sense of fulfillment while extrinsic is based on extraneous factors e.g being recognised as d best. Look 4 somthn dat will keep u motivated.
6. Teach your coursemates and be very humble about.
7. Do not get too close to your lecturers and also dnt get too far frm them. Strike a balance.
8. Commit all ur efforts unto God. The race is nt 2 d swift neither the battle 2 d strong bt time and chance happen 2 them all. See u at d top.

Thanks alot!!!

saintsam:
I'm a first class holder in B.Sc. (Ed) mathematics. I'm interested.

saintsam:
I'm a first class holder in B.Sc. (Ed) mathematics. I'm interested.

saintsam:
Making a first class in mathematics education is not easy but it can be done. Study hard and practise always.

kennyjam:
Hello Kenny..... ok. your course is mathematics but intend studying Mech engr. nevertheless, i also have that goal of making a first class and engineering is maths itself. you can see we share some commons. i would like to be ur friend? i will send you a mail. thanks namesake!

kennyjam:
ok. please what's OP? i have been seeing people writing OP on nairaland but i don't know the meaning.

Hi namesake,
Ayyam the Op

Gombs:
Great prospect bro...

However, I studied computer science in math department, I never really had a feel of education...

But, when was in school I joined this blog of Asians particularly Indians... They only discus mathematics...csnt remember the name, but... You could search...

Then secondly, get o line tutors from overseas... Nigerian lecturers may make you look worthless after 4 years.

Finally.. Join all tutorials in school, especially those by bright students a year or two ahead of you.

Thanks

baum1:
Good luck with your plan. Just don't go too wide.

Ask those who came close what they would have done if they were to start all over again.

BEd is tough. Take courses from science and then take from education, not easy.

When you achieve your aim, send me an email again. With a first class in math edu, and the help of the Lord, I can place you into a university of your choice. Think Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, MIT. And yes, I mean it.

So, go fight like a lion and achieve your goals.

baum1:
This might sound counter intuitive but my advice for you is to get past notes and past questions from those who graduated before you and from those who took the courses you will be taking and taught by the same professors. In my view, and if you depend on your grade to advance your career, it is better to get the best grades while at school and widen understanding later..Though sometimes both can be achieved but it's not so common. Even the top schools in the world judge you first on the basis of your grades before they admit you to see what you can actually do. I know my position might be debated and I accept that different people have different views and experiences, but bro, na wisdom of many years I dey dish out for you so.

Good luck

fernandoc:
I guess you can get them from amazon online stores. Shaums series could be downloaded free too.
But I'd advice you to buy hard copies and read them @ your leisure. There is something about owning a book you bought yourself, it inspires you work hard in getting your moneys worth in knowledge. That's my personal experience though.

fernandoc:
Engineering Maths by K.A stroud. Adv Engr Maths by H.K Dass Shaums Series in Statistics, Linear Algebra and Trigonometry. Real Analysis (yet to see a simplified textbook on that) just get anyone and start practicing.
These books are the reason I graduated 4th best in my department. BSc. Mathematics

@Gombs hope you don't mind doing some digging for a brother?

Hehehehe
Mr. Garba, no need for another sermon. The deed has been done already. Go tell your boss to reinvent himself. These serial clownish display has made him nothing less than a joker in the site Nigerians and the world at large.

All these borrow-borrow make me smart na wash!

Who said PMB and his crew are dumb cum clueless?

Wanna write a speech? Simply use Google!
Afterall... Google is your friend! Dasall!

Masculity:
Ah

Masculity:
Which country?

CACAWA:
don't lose hope because amidst all these is a silent movement to mobilise and reorientate the nigerian youths. With the right ideals and capacity to define a new Nigeria, the future is bright.