“You’re Saving My Grades”: Student Shares Effective Study Technique for Maths, SA Impressed
- A young man who scored over 90% in Grade 12 mathematics shared the effective study method he used to achieve his high marks
- The highly informative clip was shared on the video streaming platform TikTok, attracting massive views and comments from grateful learners
- Social media users were impressed, with many thanking him for the valuable "plug," and some asking if it wasn't too late to try
Source: TikTok
A young man captured the attention of many after sharing an informative video on how he achieved straight As in mathematics, all four terms of his Grade 12.
The clip, shared by TikTok user @timstudyfetchsmart, gained massive views and many comments from grateful social media users, and some tagged the people who needed the info.
The young man, who scored over 90% in mathematics, stressed the importance of using past papers. He advised others to find a past paper and work through it until the end, without checking the answers. After finishing, he said that one should go through the memo and highlight the sections where they made mistakes, whether it is in algebra, trigonometry, or geometry.
A mathematics masterclass
He then advised learners to go to YouTube and search for the Kevin Maths and science channel, and search for the concepts they struggle with. He said each time he would watch the video, he would go back and try answering the questions and get it right afterwards. He said if you're still lost, you can upload the sum on Study Fetch and get the solution.
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The smart gent advised on focusing on the parts you got wrong, practising those, and then redoing a similar sum just to see if you understand it. He said that this method can be applied to all the steps you went wrong on and should give a good result afterwards. He also noted that if you get to a point where you are absolutely 'cooked,' just search Kevin Maths Science Grade 12 Exams, and he will go through every question and explain it thoroughly.
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SA appreciates the the smart gent
The video gained massive views, likes, and comments from social media users who were grateful for the valuable tips. Many learners thanked him, promising to use the steps he shared. Some asked if they could still make it if they had gotten in the lows for the past terms.
Others asked for tips to use at the university level, showing their gratitude for the informative content. The post served as a reminder that there are many different ways to study and that technology has made learning effective.
User @Arco said:
"My guy, you are saving my life and my grades. I'm writing tomorrow and next Monday. I'll definitely try this method 😎"
User @Mstar asked:
"I got 78% and 79% for the past two terms. Is it possible to get 90% in finals 😭?"
User @Tom said:
"If you're already good at maths, then do problem-solving practice."
User @aphiwe shared:
"I need more content like this."
User @iman commented:
"I'm writing Maths on Friday, thank you 😭"
User @jess🇿🇦 asked:
"I got 30% the first two terms. Can I catch up in the last term?"
User @palerider highlighted:
"Back in the day, we had no YouTube, no TikTok, and no cellphones. Asking the teacher for past papers was met with a slap against the head and a reply, 'What for, you will still fail?' Kids are so fortunate today."
Watch the TikTok video below:
The South African Matric (NSC) exams for 2025 are set to take place from 21 October to 27 November, covering both practical and written papers as published in the Department of Basic Education’s timetable.
Learners can access past Matric exam papers directly from the department’s website under the “NSC Past Examination Papers” section. They include November and May/June NSC papers across multiple years.
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Updated by Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News.
Proofreading by Roxanne Dos Ramos, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.
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