Maths with Gemini Live — One-Page Quick Start

Maths with Gemini Live — keep this open while you work

The rule: AI helps you get unstuck and check. You write every answer. Never submit AI work.

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Before you start

• Pen, paper, and the study guide / tutorial letter open.
• Open Gemini Live (voice). Turn on the camera so you can show your working.

For every problem — 4 steps

1. Try the first step yourself on paper.
2. Stuck? Ask for ONE step, not the answer:

   "Don't give me the answer. What's the first step here, and why?"

3. Show your working to the camera:

   "Here's my working — where did I go wrong, and why?"

4. Write the final answer yourself, then check it:

   "I got this answer. Is it right? Explain what I got shaky on, and give me one similar problem."

Always verify (AI gets maths wrong sometimes)

• Calculus: check an integral by differentiating your answer — you should get the original back.
• Linear Algebra: check an inverse by multiplying matrix × inverse — you should get the identity matrix.

When something won't click

"Explain [concept] a completely different way — plain words, then one example with real numbers, then ask me a question to check I got it."

Remember

• The exam is ~80–90% of your mark and closed-book. You must get 40%+ in the exam to pass.
• The assignment is your practice for the exam — that's why you do it yourself.
• 3–4 short sessions a week beats one long cram. One topic per session.

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Full version: Passing Unisa Calculus (MAT1512) & Linear Algebra (MAT1503) with AI.