What topic are you trying to learn right now?

As you watch the videos, you can follow along on paper. Pause the videos to try to figure out what to do.

I’ve also found that using a mix of colors works really well as you are working problems. If you are learning composition of functions, try putting each function as a different color. Or if you are in calc and doing integration by parts, again color code each function.

Another tool is to do T chart notes. Write the math step on the left hand side, and the explanation for each step on the right. Think about why you are doing each step.

Gamifying stuff seems very appealing, but Duolingo I don’t think has shown itself as being effective long term.

The more advanced the math, the more steps and effort goes into solving a problem. I think that makes it harder to gamify. You get to the point in calc where a problem might take several pages to do.

What I would really like is daily problem/brain teaser type things. The ones I see online are either extremely easy or intentionally written in a confusing way to get engagement.

I haven’t tried Brilliant so I don’t know how good it is but that claims to do what you want.

I don’t think there’s as much money in it as you think there is. The students who struggle with math aren’t going to look for that type of resource - they just try to struggle through. The students who are interested already know about resources like Organic Chemistry Tutor and Paul’s Notes.

If an interested dev does stumble on this thread, I do frequently help students with math and would love to consult for money lol