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Level 1: Foundational Mathematics (1-3 months)

Algebra

Equations and Inequalities

  • Linear equations and systems of linear equations
  • Quadratic equations and formulas
  • Inequalities and systems of inequalities

Functions

  • Domain and range
  • Composition and inverse functions
  • Graphing functions

Calculus

Limits

  • Basic limit theorems (sum, product, chain rule)
  • Squeeze theorem and Sandwich theorem

Derivatives

  • Rules of differentiation (power rule, product rule, quotient rule)
  • Geometric interpretation of derivatives

Integrals

  • Basic integration rules (substitution, integration by parts)
  • Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Geometry and Trigonometry

Points, Lines, and Planes

  • Distance and midpoint formulas
  • Slope and equation of a line

Triangles and Circles

  • Angles and trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, tangent)
  • Pythagorean identity and trigonometric identities

Number Theory

Divisibility and Prime Numbers

  • Divisibility rules and prime factorization
  • Euclidean algorithm and greatest common divisors

Congruences and Diophantine Equations

  • Modular arithmetic and congruences
  • Linear Diophantine equations and solutions

Level 2: Intermediate Mathematics (3-6 months)

Linear Algebra

Vector Operations

  • Vector addition and scalar multiplication
  • Dot product and cross product

Matrix Operations

  • Matrix addition and multiplication
  • Inverse and determinant of a matrix

Linear Transformations

  • Matrix representation and composition
  • Eigenvalues and eigenvectors

Differential Equations

First-Order ODEs

  • Separable and linear first-order ODEs
  • Bernoulli and Riccati equations

Higher-Order ODEs

  • Linear homogeneous and nonhomogeneous ODEs
  • Undetermined coefficients method

Combinatorics and Graph Theory

Permutations and Combinations

  • Fundamental counting principle and permutations
  • Combinations and the binomial theorem

Graph Theory

  • Basic graph concepts (vertices, edges, degrees)
  • Graph traversals and connectivity

Probability and Statistics

Basic Concepts

  • Events, probability measures, and conditional probability
  • Random variables and probability distributions

Statistical Inference

  • Hypothesis testing and confidence intervals
  • Regression analysis and correlation

Level 3: Advanced Mathematics (6-12 months)

Real Analysis

Sequences and Series

  • Convergence tests and series convergence
  • Power series and Taylor series

Continuity and Differentiability

  • Continuity and uniform continuity
  • Differentiability and mean value theorem

Abstract Algebra

Group Theory

  • Group axioms and group homomorphisms
  • Subgroups and quotient groups

Ring Theory

  • Ring axioms and ring homomorphisms
  • Ideals and quotient rings

Topology

Point-Set Topology

  • Topological spaces and topological invariants
  • Connectedness and compactness

Algebraic Topology

  • Fundamental group and homotopy
  • Betti numbers and Euler characteristic

Measure Theory and Functional Analysis

Measure Theory

  • Lebesgue measure and measurable functions
  • Lebesgue-Stieltjes integral and Fubini's theorem

Functional Analysis

  • Normed vector spaces and operator norms
  • Banach spaces and Hahn-Banach theorem

Additional Tips and Resources

  • Practice solving problems on platforms like Project Euler, Brilliant, and AoPS
  • Read mathematics textbooks and online resources: MIT OpenCourseWare, Wolfram Alpha, and Math StackExchange
  • Join online communities: Math StackExchange, Reddit's r/math, and Math Overflow
  • Participate in math competitions: AMC, AIME, and Putnam Competition
  • Read research papers and articles on arXiv, ResearchGate, and Academia.edu

Remember, mastering mathematics takes time and dedication. Focus on building a strong foundation, and gradually move on to more advanced topics. With persistence and practice, you'll be well-equipped to tackle a significant portion of math questions on StackExchange.

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