A few months ago, I asked this question in the Methods question thread:
Any tips for making Methods more fun (or less boring/monotonous/painful) to study? Just in general, not referring to any topic.
This was the response I got:
Methods can be an extremely dull subject if it is approached as a list of basic skills / knowledge to memorise or rote learn (not suggesting this is what you are doing, of course, it sounds like you want to avoid this). The strengths of the subject lie in the many opportunities for connecting the various concepts (which is often tested in tougher exam questions). So if possible, try to minimise the amount of routine textbook questions you are doing, and prioritise exam qs and qs from good quality commercial papers. The course will feel more rewarding if you are spending your time doing questions that require more application and understanding.
As you can see, it's contradictory to much of the advice I've been given in this thread. No disrespect to those who like maths and problem-solving, but for the most part, I simply find it a chore and a drag. It doesn't help that the only way to 'study' for maths is to do practice questions. And I know that saying that something is boring, therefore I'm free to not do it is a poor excuse, but what else can I do?
Also, I don't seem to be learning anything in Methods, no matter how hard I try. I really try and contribute in class, but my teacher's lecture-style method makes it difficult for me to process anything he says. It only helps me forget more easily.
And it's the holidays right now, and not only do I have work to catch up on (as always), but I got an N for the first SAC and have to complete a task to change that to an S. Can't really ask for help, though.
I suppose doing questions slowly, but understanding what I'm doing is better than going quickly, but having no idea, right?