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10 Fun Study Hacks to Make Math Less Scary
Math can feel like a scary monster hiding in your homework. But guess what? With the right tricks, you can tame the math monster, turn problems into games, and even have fun while solving them!
Lekha Baji
September 2, 2025
3 min read
Math can feel like a scary monster hiding in your homework. But guess what? With the right tricks, you can tame the math monster, turn problems into games, and even have fun while solving them!
Whether you’re in any grade, these hacks will make math feel less scary and more like a fun challenge.
Table of Contents
Turn Numbers into Stories
Use Colors to Remember Formulas
Make Math a Game
Learn with Songs and Rhymes
Draw It Out
Break Big Problems into Small Steps
Use Real-Life Examples
Challenge Your Friends
Use Fun Apps
Reward Yourself
Extra Tips to Practice Math Daily
Conclusion
FAQs
1. Turn Numbers into Stories
Numbers can be boring, but stories make them memorable. Imagine turning a math problem into a little adventure.
Examples:
Problem
Story Version
Answer
7 × 8
7 cats each catching 8 mice 🐱🐭
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12 ÷ 4
12 candies shared among 4 friends 🍬
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Mini Tip
Make your own characters, superheroes, pets, or even aliens and use them to solve problems. It makes boring numbers way more fun!
2. Use Colors to Remember Formulas
Colors help your brain remember stuff faster. Try using different colors for different operations:
Blue → addition/subtraction
Red → multiplication/division
Green → fractions or percentages
Fun Hack
Make your notes rainbow-colored 🌈. Your notebook will look fun, and your brain will love it.
Example:
Formula
Color
Why it works
a² + b² = c²
Red
Pythagoras sticks in your brain because it pops!
3 × 4 = 12
Blue
Multiplication feels less boring when highlighted
3. Make Math a Game
Turn practice into a challenge or game. Everyone loves games, right?
Time Trials: Solve 10 questions in 5 minutes ⏱️
Scoreboard: Track your personal best 🏆
Level-Up: Start easy, go medium, then hard 🎮
Apps that make math gaming fun:
Prodigy: Math quests like a video game
Kahoot!: Compete with friends
Mathletics: Daily challenges for points
Mini Tip
Reward yourself after “winning a level” in math!
4. Learn with Songs and Rhymes
Music + math = memory magic. You can sing formulas or rules to remember them.
Mini Tip