Assignment: MATH STUDY SKILLS: MATH BASICS

Study Skills 101
2022-08-03T04:21:06Z

Due: Aug 1, 2022 by 11:59pm

Math Is Like Any Other Class -

You need to pay attention to the basics to do well.

The following tips are a great place to start:

1.) Attend class regularly. When you attend class regularly, your teacher can explain more complex concepts.

2.) Study when you have the most energy. It is easier to focus when you have enough sleep.

3.) Use calendars to plan your time.

4.) If your teacher writes something on the board, it is important, and you might want to take notes.

5.) Make up any missed work as soon as possible.

6.) Ask questions in class.

7.) Form or join a study group.

8.) Get phone numbers of classmates you can call if you have questions.

9.) Locate and use resources provided by your school.

10.) Be realistic about what level of math you should be attempting.

11.) Identify your preferred learning style.

12.) Know your course requirements, including any dates and times.

13.) Schedule math classes at a time when you are most awake.

14.) For each hour in class, plan to spend at least 2 hours doing homework.

Strategies for Reading Math

Reading math textbooks is different from other types of reading. To get the most from your math text:

1.) Read the text before the material is presented in class and read it more thoroughly after class. This will help you understand the material better and enable you to ask better questions.

2.) Focus on the concepts, not just the exercises. Some of the most important material in a math textbook is between the problem sets and exercises. Don't read only when doing homework; schedule a time to read the text when you are not working on an assignment and focus on the concepts.

3.) There is infinite variety in mathematics problems; there is no way to learn every problem-solving technique. Math is about ideas. Problems are expressions of these ideas. If you learn key concepts, you can solve any problem that resolves around those concepts.

4.) Read the text more than once. Reading math is not like reading a novel. Expect to read assignments more than once.

5.) When reading the first time, scan for big ideas.

6.) During the second reading, fill in the details. Think about the definitions, theorems, and formulas.

7.) Read with paper, pen, and calculator. Write notes, and check your calculations. Rewrite definitions and theorems in your own words. Create your own examples. Actively engage with the material.

8.) Read the narrative. Math tells stories. What is the progression of ideas being told? Don't just skip to the formulas and examples.

9.) Study the examples. Work on the examples in the text to be sure you understand each step.

10.) Read the pictures. There are good reasons for images and graphs in math texts. Focus on how each illustrates a particular idea.

11.) Learn vocabulary and language. Math language is exact, and a word may have a different meaning when used in a mathematical context than everyday language.

12.) Learn theorems and what they mean.

13.) Compare the text with the notes from class. Are the methods the same? Which approach makes the most sense to you?

14.) Use the index and the appendices to understand words and ideas.

15.) Note things you do not understand, and ask for help afterward.

Please take a minute and click on and watch the following video and then complete the brief quiz.

You May Access The Quiz Here: Math Study Skills Basic Quiz

References

The Math Sorcerer. (n.d.). 10 Best Study Habits for All Math Students. Www.youtube.com. Retrieved August 6, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lflvX0BzNo

Adapted from: Western Washington University Tutoring Center. (2010). Academic Success (pp. 7–12). Western Washington University. https://westerntoday.wwu.edu/news/tutoring-center-support-for-students-now-online

Math Is Like Any Other Class -

You need to pay attention to the basics to do well.

The following tips are a great place to start:

1.) Attend class regularly. When you attend class regularly, your teacher can explain more complex concepts.

2.) Study when you have the most energy. It is easier to focus when you have enough sleep.

3.) Use calendars to plan your time.

4.) If your teacher writes something on the board, it is important, and you might want to take notes.

5.) Make up any missed work as soon as possible.

6.) Ask questions in class.

7.) Form or join a study group.

8.) Get phone numbers of classmates you can call if you have questions.

9.) Locate and use resources provided by your school.

10.) Be realistic about what level of math you should be attempting.

11.) Identify your preferred learning style.

12.) Know your course requirements, including any dates and times.

13.) Schedule math classes at a time when you are most awake.

14.) For each hour in class, plan to spend at least 2 hours doing homework.

Strategies for Reading Math

Reading math textbooks is different from other types of reading. To get the most from your math text:

1.) Read the text before the material is presented in class and read it more thoroughly after class. This will help you understand the material better and enable you to ask better questions.

2.) Focus on the concepts, not just the exercises. Some of the most important material in a math textbook is between the problem sets and exercises. Don't read only when doing homework; schedule a time to read the text when you are not working on an assignment and focus on the concepts.

3.) There is infinite variety in mathematics problems; there is no way to learn every problem-solving technique. Math is about ideas. Problems are expressions of these ideas. If you learn key concepts, you can solve any problem that resolves around those concepts.

4.) Read the text more than once. Reading math is not like reading a novel. Expect to read assignments more than once.

5.) When reading the first time, scan for big ideas.

6.) During the second reading, fill in the details. Think about the definitions, theorems, and formulas.

7.) Read with paper, pen, and calculator. Write notes, and check your calculations. Rewrite definitions and theorems in your own words. Create your own examples. Actively engage with the material.

8.) Read the narrative. Math tells stories. What is the progression of ideas being told? Don't just skip to the formulas and examples.

9.) Study the examples. Work on the examples in the text to be sure you understand each step.

10.) Read the pictures. There are good reasons for images and graphs in math texts. Focus on how each illustrates a particular idea.

11.) Learn vocabulary and language. Math language is exact, and a word may have a different meaning when used in a mathematical context than everyday language.

12.) Learn theorems and what they mean.

13.) Compare the text with the notes from class. Are the methods the same? Which approach makes the most sense to you?

14.) Use the index and the appendices to understand words and ideas.

15.) Note things you do not understand, and ask for help afterward.

Please take a minute and click on and watch the following video and then complete the brief quiz.

You May Access The Quiz Here: Math Study Skills Basic Quiz

References

The Math Sorcerer. (n.d.). 10 Best Study Habits for All Math Students. Www.youtube.com. Retrieved August 6, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lflvX0BzNo

Adapted from: Western Washington University Tutoring Center. (2010). Academic Success (pp. 7–12). Western Washington University. https://westerntoday.wwu.edu/news/tutoring-center-support-for-students-now-online