learning Basic Math, Reading Math
yequalsx: I agree with RiderOfGiraffes.  You must do.  Reading alone won't do the trick but I'm sure you know this.  I have found that there are two types of mathematicians.1.  Can not read a theorem without knowing every little detail.2.  Can read a theorem, accept that it is true without knowing every little detail and being able to justify every little detail.You sound like type 1.  For type 1 person I recommend taking courses and asking the teacher lots of questions.  I am type 1 and it took me a long time to really understand how to read a mathematics book.  I learned this in graduate school because my teachers mostly sucked at teaching.Good luck.