Over the next period of time, Shen Qi wrote furiously, completing over 100,000 words of writing that covered core high school mathematics knowledge such as functions, vectors, derivatives, Solid Geometry, solid geometry, Plane Analytic Geometry Probability Statistics.
Shen Qi didn't include basic concepts like sets and common Logical Language, as they were too simple, even for the average high school student. Shen Qi couldn't offer any problem-solving techniques for these conceptual common sense topics.
After completing the first edition of "High School Math Secret Manual," Shen Qi essentially reviewed the basic mathematical system in his mind. A bad pen is better than a good memory; turning ideas into words is also a method of self-learning, and summarizing is an important skill.
High school mathematics encompasses many branches. Basic branches such as functions, vectors, derivatives, sequences, Solid Geometry, Plane Analytic Geometry Probability Statistics and statistics are further extended and expanded to evolve into more specialized knowledge and theories such as calculus, series, number theory, Matrix Theory, and Spatial Analytic Geometry.
Learning is a gradual process. In fact, the amount of basic knowledge contained in all high school courses is quite substantial. Some college graduates find after starting work that the most useful knowledge in the real world is still what they learned in high school. Unfortunately, they have forgotten most of what they learned in high school, and their college major is not relevant to their jobs. No wonder their bosses scold them every day, calling them useless and trash. They say, "What a waste of your college education! Even a high school graduate could do the work more efficiently than you. I'll deduct your bonus!"
To popularize knowledge and make science popular. Shen Qi did not realize that he was doing something of great significance. His original intention in compiling this "High School Math Secret Manual" was simply to fulfill a promise to his students.
After half a month of work, a summary of over 100,000 words was printed on A4 paper and bound into a book. A huge weight was lifted off Shen Qi's shoulders. He had been conceiving this manual since September and completed the draft in early December.
This is a masterpiece, a labor of love. After Shen Qi finished writing this manual, his experience points in Math Level increased by more than 20 points, and his experience points in language arts increased by more than 500 points.
Once you reach level 6 in mathematics, gaining experience points through daily accumulation becomes very slow.
At Level 2 in Chinese Language Arts, Shen Qi unintentionally increased his experience points through intensive daily writing practice, thus improving his writing skills. He didn't strive for ornate language or eloquent prose, but rather for fluent sentences and smooth writing that readers could understand—these were the most basic writing requirements.
Chen Xiaoting and Gu Xiaodan played important roles in the drafting of "High School Math Secret Manual". They reported their reading experience to Shen Qi every day, describing which paragraphs were praised and which were criticized.
Feedback from typical target readers is valuable for an author. By addressing readers' pain points and meeting their unmet needs, Shen Qi does his best without overturning the main storyline.
Based on Chen Xiaoting and Gu Xiaodan's immediate feedback, Shen Qi made appropriate revisions to the first draft. In short, he felt that he had done what needed to be done, and instructed Chen Xiaoting and Gu Xiaodan: "We must keep our little secret between the three of us a secret. Don't tell other classmates for now, especially Teacher Zhang. Don't study this secret manual under his nose. You two will have to work hard and study the secret manual I wrote when you get home tonight."
Over the next six months, Shen Qi plans to follow Professor Sun to broaden his knowledge base and expand his horizons, appropriately enhance his knowledge in other disciplines, cultivate some hobbies, refine his character, and become a better version of himself.
Before he knew it, it was time for the December monthly exam. Shen Qi took the exam as usual and scored 719 points, once again ranking first in the entire grade.
Chen Xiaoting scored 535 points this time, and Gu Xiaodan scored 527 points. Both of them improved their total scores and their rankings in the grade compared to the last time.
"I got 111 points on my math test this time, a whole 10 points higher!" Chen Xiaoting with great joy.
"I got 124 in math, an improvement of 12 points, but I bombed the English test, damn it!" Gu Xiaodan was both happy and annoyed. He said to Chen Xiaoting, "Chen Xiaoting, you've outscored me in both of these mock exams, and I'm really unhappy about it."
"Accept it all, Gu Xiaodan, this is your fate," Chen Xiaoting said in a strange tone, covering her mouth and chuckling as she spoke.
"Damn it, Chen Xiaoting, you've been corrupted by Shen Qi! No, this shouldn't be my fate!" Gu Xiaodan yelled, then looked around, "Where's Boss Shen Qi? Shouldn't we treat him to a nice meal?"
"Of course." Chen Xiaoting looked at the empty desk next to her; she had no idea where Shen Qi had drifted off to.
Shen Qi hasn't shown up for several days. Apart from taking the December monthly exam, no one knows what he's been busy with lately.
Shen Qi temporarily forgot about mathematics and focused his energy on mastering physics concepts such as sound, Wave Equation, beats, Wave Membrane, Harmonic Wave, and so on.
However, it is hard to forget even if you don't think about it, because the Wave Equation and String Vibration in physics are closely intertwined with mathematics.
Similar to Ordinary Differential Equations, mathematicians created Partial Differential Equations primarily to provide support for physics.
The displacement of a vibrating string as a function of time and as a function of distance from one endpoint to a point on the string could not be adequately explained in pure physical language. Thus, Partial Differential Equations were developed by Euler and d'Alembert, and mathematical language simplified everything. In Euler and d'Alembert's time, most mathematicians were also excellent physicists.
With Partial Differential Equations, the sounds produced by horns, organs, bells, drums, and other musical instruments of various shapes can be explained through mathematical models.
This is the area that Shen Qi is currently researching.
After finishing his "High School Math Secret Manual," Shen Qi stopped going to school much. Take physics class, for example; the physics teacher, Zhao Hongtao, spent all her time talking about past college entrance exam physics questions and various mock exams, which was incredibly boring.
"Professor Zhao, I have a few questions about the one -Wave Equation derived after considering small amplitude fluctuations, regarding the propagation of sound in one-dimensional space. I would appreciate your kind guidance." A few days ago, Shen Qi took the initiative to ask Professor Zhao for help with physics.
"Shen Qi, let me tell you, the Wave Equation won't be on the college entrance exam. That's University Physics topic," Zhao Hongtao earnestly advised. "Shen Qi, have you finished working through the Five Three Golden Classic Physics Volume? You should work through the '53 Golden Book' textbook first. You only got 290 points on your last Science Comprehensive exam. See, that shows there are still gaps in your knowledge structure."
Shen Qi: "Last Science Comprehensive, I got one multiple-choice question wrong in chemistry and one in biology, which cost me 10 points, but I got all the physics questions right."
Zhao Hongtao remained calm, displaying the composure of an experienced teacher. "Shen Qi, let me tell you, life is a long journey. Do what's appropriate for each stage. Since you've already finished the '53 Golden Classics,' why not go through it seven or eight more times? The college entrance exam can be summed up in one sentence: nothing more than practice makes perfect."
From that day on, Shen Qi never asked Teacher Zhao for help with physics questions again.
If teachers are unwilling to teach students, what can students do but learn on their own?
Shen Qi adjusted his self-study plan, spending only one or two hours each day reviewing math, gradually shifting his focus to physics, while also paying attention to Chinese, English, biology, and chemistry. Since it's quite cold this winter, outdoor running is no longer suitable, so Shen Qi goes to the gym two or three times a week for weight training to maintain his health.
After the system was updated to version 1.1.0, Shen Qi was able to accumulate experience points for each subject through daily practice.
After the New Year holiday, in January, Shen Qi's performance indicators for each subject were as follows:
Math Level 6 (42 out of 150,000)
Physics Level 3 (612/5000)
Chinese Language Level 2 (562/3000)
English Level 2 (312/3000)
Chemistry Level 2 (289/3000)
Biology Level 2 (201/3000)
Physical Education Level 2 (199/3000)
History Level 1 (0/1000)
Geography Level 1 (0/1000)
Politics Level 1 (0/1000)
Remaining Academic Points: 42113
There was also a monthly exam in January. Shen Qi continued to take the exam and scored a total of 716 points, which was 3 points lower than the monthly exam in December, but he was still the top scorer in the whole grade.
Shen Qi achieved perfect scores in math and Science Comprehensive in this monthly exam, and also did well in Chinese with 141 points. However, his English performance was terrible, scoring only 125 points.
Chen Xiaoting and Gu Xiaodan continued to improve their overall rankings. Chen Xiaoting scored 551 points, while Gu Xiaodan, who had been suppressed by Chen Xiaoting for three consecutive months, scored 549 points.
The two are actually about the same overall. Chen Xiaoting is better at Chinese and English, while Gu Xiaodan is better at Science Comprehensive. They are basically even in math.
Chen Xiaoting and Gu Xiaodan's rankings soared, attracting the attention of their homeroom teacher, Zhang Wanbang.
Comparing Chen Xiaoting's and Gu Xiaodan's scores in the three monthly exams in November, December, and January, Zhang Wanbang discovered that their main improvement came from one subject—mathematics.
Chen Xiaoting: November total score 520, math 101; December total score 535, math 111; January total score 551, math 125.
Gu Xiaodan: November total score 518, math 112; December total score 527, math 124; January total score 549, math 129.
"Chen Xiaoting, Gu Xiaodan, you two come to my office." Zhang Wanbang said this and left the classroom of Senior Three (2).
Chen Xiaoting and Gu Xiaodan arrived at Zhang Wanbang's office with trepidation.
"Tell me, why have your math scores improved so significantly in the past few months?" Zhang Wanbang asked bluntly, his expression serious.
"Teacher Zhang, we have studied mathematics diligently, and hard work pays off," Gu Xiaodan replied.
"Hmm." Chen Xiaoting nodded.
"Tell the truth!" Zhang Wanbang snapped.
"Teacher Zhang, you teach so well!" Gu Xiaodan was startled and instinctively raised her hands.
"Is that so?" Zhang Wanbang snorted and found Gu Xiaodan and Chen Xiaoting's math test papers.
"In the mock exam in January, you two had the exact same approach to solving the last question. I never taught you this method, but it was reasonable and not beyond the syllabus. In the last big question, only three people in our class got a perfect score of 15: you two and Shen Qi." Zhang Wanbang coldly scrutinized Gu Xiaodan and Chen Xiaoting.
"No, no, no, Teacher Zhang, you've misunderstood! We didn't copy Shen Qi's test paper!" Gu Xiaodan cried out, vehemently accusing herself.
Chen Xiaoting was a little nervous, so she took a precaution by remaining silent and not saying a word.
Snap!
Zhang Wanbang slammed his fist on the table. "I hate it most when students lie to me!"
Gu Xiaodan admitted defeat. "Actually, we've been apprenticed to Shen Qi for about two or three months now. He wrote a book..."
"Gu Xiaodan!" Chen Xiaoting had only uttered a single "hmm" after entering the office, was furious. She stared intently at Gu Xiaodan, extremely disappointed and angry.
"Chen Xiaoting, you go back to the classroom first." Zhang Wanbang waved his hand, letting Chen Xiaoting go first.
Chen Xiaoting walked to the office door, glanced back at Gu Xiaodan, and her lips moved, conveying the meaning of "traitor."
Gu Xiaodan confessed, she confessed everything. Teacher Zhang, Shen Qi meant well, please don't hit or scold him, take any punishment from me.
Zhang Wanbang did not continue to blame him. He said, "Gu Xiaodan, bring me that Math Secret Manual you mentioned."