There is an ambiguity in your question. Do you want to learn mathematical techniques or do you wish to learn mathematics? If it is the former, Badger’s comment has some good recommendations. If it is the latter, then you just need to examine the patterns that interest you. There is an unfortunate gap between courses in mathematical techniques and the process of mathematics.
While there are many ways of approaching mathematics. I am a big fan of asking “why” of every assumption. Why must the pattern be like this? What happens if it is NOT like this? This method is great practice for identifying conclusions.
There is an ambiguity in your question. Do you want to learn mathematical techniques or do you wish to learn mathematics? If it is the former, Badger’s comment has some good recommendations. If it is the latter, then you just need to examine the patterns that interest you. There is an unfortunate gap between courses in mathematical techniques and the process of mathematics.
While there are many ways of approaching mathematics. I am a big fan of asking “why” of every assumption. Why must the pattern be like this? What happens if it is NOT like this? This method is great practice for identifying conclusions.