Postgraduate mathematics is a hard bone in the hearts of many candidates. Whether it's the 2024 exam or the exam in previous years, candidates always have mixed opinions about the difficulty of math problems. And this year, most of the candidates have said that the math questions for the postgraduate entrance examination are full of sorrow and nightmares that haunt them. However, a small number of candidates thought that this year's math problems were relatively simple and easier to cope with than last year. This article will look at the difficulty of postgraduate mathematics from different perspectives, as well as the impact of personal review and test-taking mentality on problem solving.
As for the evaluation of the difficulty of the mathematics problems in the postgraduate entrance examination, the opinions of teachers and students are mixed. Most candidates think that the math problems are very difficult regardless of the number of papers. They all said that the postgraduate entrance examination for mathematics is like a nightmare, and people have no idea where to start. However, a small number of candidates said that this year's math difficulty was easier than last year's. Looking at all kinds of comments and hot searches, the vast majority of candidates think that the postgraduate entrance examination mathematics is very difficult, perhaps because difficult problems are easier to widen the score gap. As Zhang Xuefeng said, "Just because the question is simple doesn't mean your answer is correct." "Especially in the math test, if you have the wrong idea, even if the answer is concise, the gap between the correct answer and the correct answer may be very different. Therefore, blind guessing will not solve the problem, and it must be dealt with rigorously.
Extended: Actually, the difficulty or ease depends mainly on the candidate's level of math and revision. For those candidates who have done their homework and have a solid foundation in mathematics during the revision process, it is easy to feel that the questions are simple. I remember that in the past, I was relatively familiar with mathematics, but I applied for a major in Chinese language and literature, which did not require advanced mathematics. What's more interesting is that I once applied for a self-study exam in finance, which in 1999 required candidates to take 13 majors, of which 12 were economics majors except for advanced mathematics, and most of the content had to be memorized by rote. But the most embarrassing thing is that I only passed one exam - advanced math (I didn't study it at the time, I just taught myself calculus, although I have long forgotten it now). Many students passed the other 12 exams, but they did not pass the high math exam. Therefore, whether it is difficult or easy varies from person to person, depending on the individual's mathematical foundation and strength. Everyone has a different opinion, because the benevolent see the benevolent, and the wise see the wise. If everyone thinks that the topic is simple, then everyone has a chance to enter Qingbei.
With the increasingly fierce competition for graduate school entrance examinations, candidates who have reviewed well want to increase the difficulty of math problems. They know that if the questions are more difficult, then the gap between the candidates will be greater. Just like in the gaokao, difficult questions are beneficial to candidates with good grades, while easy questions are cheap for intermediate and upper middle grades. Therefore, for those candidates who already have a certain level of math proficiency and have fully prepared for the exam, they are more likely to look forward to the difficulty of the math problems, hoping to gain an advantage in the competition through this gap.
However, for candidates who do not achieve satisfactory results or are not well prepared, the difficulty of the questions is not the most important. No matter how difficult or easy the topic is, it doesn't matter much to them. Because in any case, their entry fee was paid in vain. For these candidates, who have been through the exam for more than a decade, there is no need to be reminded to face the exam of the professional course again. Candidates with poor grades only need to maintain a calm mind and perform their level normally before the exam, which is already an explanation of their revision efforts.
In conclusion, the difficulty of the postgraduate mathematics entrance examination varies from person to person. For candidates who review well, the more difficult the question, the more it reflects their strength;And for candidates with poor grades, the difficulty of the questions is not the most critical factor. The important thing is to keep a calm mind and give your best at your level. Everyone has different experiences of revision and test-taking, and these experiences can have a profound impact on our lives. As my own experience shows, math wasn't easy for me, but that didn't stop me from achieving some grades in other majors. Therefore, as long as we actively face challenges and continue to work hard, we will definitely be able to embark on our own path in life.