The Successful Math Student
*Keeps an organized notebook
*Takes time to read each assignment carefully
*Takes pride in and completes assignments
*Carefully shows all steps in solving problems
*Makes corrections on each assignment
*Asks questions and seeks help when needed
*Participates in class discussion
*Makes good use of supervised work time
*Uses review sheets, notes, and homework to study for tests
*Makes up work when absent
*Remembers basic facts, theorems, and definitions
*Attends tutoring sessions before/after school when having trouble with class material
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How to Study for a Test
*Make a list of specific objectives that will be on the test.
*Find examples and problems for each objective you have listed. Work them.
*Learn definitions of new words. Try writing these definitions from memory to see if you really know the word.
*Begin to review the objectives several days before the test. Review a few of them each day.
*Look for and try to recall general patterns. Study previous quizzes. Look in particular at problems that you did incorrectly.
*Select problems from past homework assignments (and not just the easy ones). Rework these problems. Compare the results with your original homework results.
*Don't just scan your homework and previous quizzes. Instead, pick up a pencil and do the problems again.
*Concentrate on objectives that gave you trouble on previous quizzes. Work problems that you did incorrectly the first time. |
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