I fear these are what my math notes look like💀

I used to face the exact same challenge with my math notes looking messy and confusing, especially when it came to factoring polynomials by grouping. One thing that really helped me was breaking down each step clearly, just like the examples shown for factoring using the distributive property and grouping similar terms. For instance, when trying to factor expressions like 2mk - 12m + 42 - 7k, grouping the terms into (2m(k - 6)) and (7(6 - k)) clarified how to factor out common terms effectively. I often rewrote the expression on a fresh page using colors or underlines to highlight the common factors and distributive steps. It made the process less intimidating and more visual. Also, practicing with guided exercises, such as factoring 4qr + 8r + 3q + 6 by grouping terms and finding common factors (like (4r + 3)(g + 2)), helped me reinforce my understanding. Don't hesitate to rework examples multiple times, breaking down each step slowly until it feels natural. Another trick is to remember the associative and distributive properties, which are fundamental for factoring polynomials. Using simple substitutions or dummy variables can sometimes make the grouping clearer too. In my experience, turning these complex algebraic steps into a routine practice of identifying common terms and confirming your factorization by expanding the brackets makes your notes neater and more useful for revision. Keep practicing these methods, and your math notes will become clearer and your confidence stronger!