[fugue88]

I have noticed that learning math from lectures (and similar means) versus learning math by reading a math book are very different skills.

Learning from lectures may be very good to get a handle on the basics. You may learn the facts faster, and keep motivation up.

But to learn beyond the basics, especially areas that are less likely to be covered at your local community college, you should learn how to learn from a book (this is different than learning from books in other subjects).

Perhaps, if you take some lectures, you may want to read a chapter or two ahead of the lecture, to get used to reading a math book as a primary source.

Good luck! Math is beautiful!