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Maybe you have always been fascinated by numbers and how formulas explain the world in which we live. If you think mathematics might be something you want to pursue further, focus on your math courses in high school. Ask your teachers for extracurricular activities you can participate in to hone your math skills, such as quiz bowl or mathletes. Try to solve this classical problem: A Pythagorean triple is three whole numbers a,b,c with a2 + b2 = c2, such as 3,4,5 with 32 = 9, 42 = 16, 52 = 25, and 9 + 16 = 25. Find other examples; find a formula to generate more and more of them; finally find all possible such a,b,c. Make the problem not something you learn about, but something you understand for yourself (along with friends). Compete in mathematics competitions such as the International Mathematical Olympiad. Math is not a subject that you can just sit down and memorize. Many of the concepts take time to fully understand. Do not be discouraged if you don't comprehend right away. If you are easily discouraged by complex problems, mathematics may not be the right field for you. When learning math, don't just memorize formulas. Think about the problem itself and try to figure out a way to solve it. There are some very easy concepts in math and there are some very difficult ones. While self-study and online tutorials are helpful, you cannot become a mathematician all on your own. Find a like-minded group of peers that you can study with or study one-on-one with a professional math tutor. If you are still in high school, ask one of your teachers if they know of any groups that you can join. If you are at the college level, find a math club or society to join. This step may seem obvious, but it is one thing to study math and quite another to actually do math. Explore mathematical problems and concepts that go above and beyond what you may have learned in school. Do problems from your textbook and find more problems online to master difficult concepts. While it is important to stay current on what is happening today, it is equally as important to read about the history of mathematics and how it developed. Study the original papers and proofs that were developed hundreds of years ago to obtain a solid foundation in the subject. Many mathematical proofs and concepts have evolved and been simplified over time. Reading the original paper will help you understand how it has been streamlined to the form in which it exists today. In order to stay properly motivated, you must have a passion for what you are doing. If you are not motivated by the idea of discovery or working through a problem, you will be easily discouraged in your studies. Don't try to force your passion. If it's not something you truly love, it is not likely to magically become something you love. On the flip side, you may be passionate, but lack inherent skill. Math may not come easily to you, but if you love it and are willing to put in the necessary time and effort, you can become a good mathematician. Gaining a fundamental understanding of mathematics mostly happens with intense and consistent studying on your own; however, asking questions and conversing with your peers can lead to personal insights or a new perspective on an old problem. Make time to stop for conversation and discuss difficult problems with fellow mathematicians. When you have encountered a particularly difficult concept, oftentimes, it is best to put it to the back your mind for a bit. Let your brain chew on the problem without pencil and paper and see if you can come up with an interesting solution. Even if you don't come up with a groundbreaking new theory, taking some time out of your day to enjoy nature is a productive use of your time.

summary: Develop your interest in high school. Be persistent. Seek out a small study group or private tutor. Do math. Read mathematical journals and books. Be passionate about math. Collaborate with your peers. Take a walk.

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Developing a good ear for tempos will help you beat out the same rhythms on your tambourine. Listen to common music time signatures while reading the accompanying sheet music to learn how different tempos affect musical notes. Choose a time signature (like 4/4 or 6/8) and try to beat your tambourine to the rhythm while recording yourself. Listen to the recording and make a mental assessment of your abilities. Ask yourself the following questions: "Did I hurry or slow down too much at any parts?" "How even was my rhythm?" "If I compared this to a metronome beating at the same time signature, how would it compare?" A metronome can help guide you through a tempo and train you to play an even rhythm. Set your metronome to a specific time signature and strike your tambourine along to the beat. As you improve on keeping time with your metronome, set your metronome to increasingly complex time signatures. If you don't have a metronome, download a metronome app on your phone. Choose a recording with a time signature you're having trouble with and try to accompany the song with your tambourine. A song already featuring a tambourine is ideal to start with because you can compare your timekeeping skills to the tambourine recording. As your rhythm improves, progress to songs without tambourines and add your own beats as you see fit.

summary: Train yourself to identify time signatures. Record yourself to assess your current time keeping skills. Practice keeping accurate time with a metronome. Play along to song recordings.

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The United States style of dining uses the same starting grips as the European style. Hold the fork facing downward with your index finger on the back of the handle and the knife with your index finger along the back of the handle as well. The United States style of eating with a fork and knife is also referred to as the zig-zag method. Use your fork's tines to hold the food stable while you cut a piece. Place the knife at about a 45-degree angle on the top right edge of your plate, with the blade facing in, when you are done cutting. Placing the knife on the edge of the plate is known as the resting position. You should still not place the knife on the table in this method to avoid getting the table dirty. Transfer the fork from one hand to the other and reverse the position so you are holding it like a spoon. The index finger of your dominant hand will now be below the handle and your thumb will be on top. For example, if you are right-handed then you started with the fork in your left hand facing down towards the table. You should now have the fork in your right hand with the tines facing up towards the ceiling. This method of switching the fork and knife back and forth is where the United States style of using cutlery gets it's zig-zag name. If you are eating something that doesn't require a knife, then you would just keep your fork in your dominant hand, face up, the whole course. Eat with your fork as if it was a spoon. Don't use your fork to spear food like in the European method of using cutlery unless it is absolutely necessary. You should never hold your fork with your fist completely wrapped around it. Always keep it with your thumb on top and your index finger underneath the handle. Place the fork with the tines up and put the knife right next to it. Angle the handles down and to the right of the plate. Remember to put any unused cutlery that was meant for that course on the plate as well. If you're at a restaurant and you don't do this, the waiter will still do it for you and bring you new cutlery for the next course. It's proper etiquette to do this yourself.
summary: Hold the fork in your non-dominant hand and the knife in your dominant hand. Cut a piece of your food and place the knife down on the top edge of your plate. Switch the fork to your dominant hand and flip it so the points face up. Use your fork to scoop up the food and bring it to your mouth. Put the fork and knife side-by-side on the plate when you finish at an angle.