Assignment: MATH STUDY SKILLS: STUDYING FOR MATH TESTS

Study Skills 101
2022-08-08T03:30:12Z

Due: Aug 1, 2022 by 11:59pm

Like a runner prepares for a race, one must prepare for a math test. Below are some pointers to help you do your best.

TIPS FOR STUDYING FOR MATH TESTS

Get enough rest, especially the night before the exam. Eat well, and exercise.

Learn when to apply algebraic manipulation skills.

Understand concepts and recognize when to use those concepts to answer questions. Memorization is not enough.

Keep a list of definitions, principles, and rules. Be clear about when and how each is used.

Take time to reflect and tie the information together.

Practice, practice, practice. Practice math every day, not just before an exam.

Review daily and weekly throughout each quarter so you do not need to cram before the exam.

Study in groups.

Learn all you can about the test. If possible, talk to the students who have had the course to get a feel for the class.

Make a practice exam using previous homework assignments, and mimic the testing conditions.

Get help early if you are strugglings.

Study over several days; do not cram.

The night before the test, review the material and get to bed early.

Taking Math Tests

Arrive on time.

Relax. Take a deep breath, and exhale slowly.

Do a memory dump. When you get your exam, turn over the paper and write down important things you do not want to forget.

Preview the test. Read the instructions and pay attention to different types of problems.

Do a second memory dump after previewing the test.

Develop a test progress schedule. Decide the best way to get the most points in the least amount of time. Calculate how many problems you should have done halfway through the test-taking time.

Answer the most straightforward problems first. Review answers to be sure they make sense. and

Skip difficult problems. Read them twice and then move on. Your brain will continue to work on them while answering others.

Review skipped problems. If you remember how to do a problem you skipped, solve it immediately and then go back.

Guess the remaining problems.

Review the test. Look for careless errors, and make sure your answers are reasonable.

Use all the allotted test time. Check your answers; don't leave until you have reviewed each problem two or three times or have run out of time.

Anxiety or fear can trip up an athlete and a student alike. Some people, even if they do all they can to prepare for their test, may still experience some debilitating anxiety. Below are some signs to watch for when taking a test.

Signs of Math Anxiety

Blanking out. You forget the math you knew.

Panic. You have a feeling of coming disaster.

Tension. You feel yourself tightening up. Your neck or back is stiff, your hands may shake, and your breathing may become strained.

Paranoia. You suspect that everyone knows how stupid you are feeling.

Tuning out. When numbers come up or math is mentioned, you fail to hear what the person is saying.

Guilt. You feel your math ability is a fraud.

Physical Reactions. When you deal with math, you may get a headache, become nauseous, have stomach cramps, experience blurred vision, lose your ability to concentrate, or get sleepy.

Avoidance. You avoid the problem by trying hard to avoid situations where you encounter math.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms and want help coping, don't hesitate to contact someone in Guidance for help.

Please click on the link below and watch the video:

How to Study for a Math Exam (youtube.com)

After viewing the video, please respond to the discussion questions below.

You May Access The Discussion Here: MATH STUDY SKILLS: STUDYING FOR MATH TESTS DISCUSSION.

You May Access The Associated Rubric Here

References

Chang, J. (n.d.). Math Basics: How to Deal With Math Anxiety. Www.youtube.com. Retrieved August 8, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDGWMldND1k

Gainz, B. (n.d.). how to prepare for a math exam youtube - Google Search. Www.google.com. Retrieved August 8, 2022, from https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+prepare+for+a+math+exam+youtube&sxsrf=ALiCzsZw-FbEe8EPf2oQapBclQ78Jvu5XA:1659928126969&ei=Pn7wYqPoOrmGptQPgauViAo&start=0&sa=N&ved=2ahUKEwij__CSorb5AhU5g4kEHYFVBaE4FBDy0wN6BAgKEEA&biw=2560&bih=1154&dpr=0.75#kpvalbx=_WX7wYuKADZvWptQPrfeckAc16

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

Like a runner prepares for a race, one must prepare for a math test. Below are some pointers to help you do your best.

TIPS FOR STUDYING FOR MATH TESTS

Get enough rest, especially the night before the exam. Eat well, and exercise.

Learn when to apply algebraic manipulation skills.

Understand concepts and recognize when to use those concepts to answer questions. Memorization is not enough.

Keep a list of definitions, principles, and rules. Be clear about when and how each is used.

Take time to reflect and tie the information together.

Practice, practice, practice. Practice math every day, not just before an exam.

Review daily and weekly throughout each quarter so you do not need to cram before the exam.

Study in groups.

Learn all you can about the test. If possible, talk to the students who have had the course to get a feel for the class.

Make a practice exam using previous homework assignments, and mimic the testing conditions.

Get help early if you are strugglings.

Study over several days; do not cram.

The night before the test, review the material and get to bed early.

Taking Math Tests

Arrive on time.

Relax. Take a deep breath, and exhale slowly.

Do a memory dump. When you get your exam, turn over the paper and write down important things you do not want to forget.

Preview the test. Read the instructions and pay attention to different types of problems.

Do a second memory dump after previewing the test.

Develop a test progress schedule. Decide the best way to get the most points in the least amount of time. Calculate how many problems you should have done halfway through the test-taking time.

Answer the most straightforward problems first. Review answers to be sure they make sense. and

Skip difficult problems. Read them twice and then move on. Your brain will continue to work on them while answering others.

Review skipped problems. If you remember how to do a problem you skipped, solve it immediately and then go back.

Guess the remaining problems.

Review the test. Look for careless errors, and make sure your answers are reasonable.

Use all the allotted test time. Check your answers; don't leave until you have reviewed each problem two or three times or have run out of time.

Anxiety or fear can trip up an athlete and a student alike. Some people, even if they do all they can to prepare for their test, may still experience some debilitating anxiety. Below are some signs to watch for when taking a test.

Signs of Math Anxiety

Blanking out. You forget the math you knew.

Panic. You have a feeling of coming disaster.

Tension. You feel yourself tightening up. Your neck or back is stiff, your hands may shake, and your breathing may become strained.

Paranoia. You suspect that everyone knows how stupid you are feeling.

Tuning out. When numbers come up or math is mentioned, you fail to hear what the person is saying.

Guilt. You feel your math ability is a fraud.

Physical Reactions. When you deal with math, you may get a headache, become nauseous, have stomach cramps, experience blurred vision, lose your ability to concentrate, or get sleepy.

Avoidance. You avoid the problem by trying hard to avoid situations where you encounter math.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms and want help coping, don't hesitate to contact someone in Guidance for help.

Please click on the link below and watch the video:

How to Study for a Math Exam (youtube.com)

After viewing the video, please respond to the discussion questions below.

You May Access The Discussion Here: MATH STUDY SKILLS: STUDYING FOR MATH TESTS DISCUSSION.

You May Access The Associated Rubric Here

References

Chang, J. (n.d.). Math Basics: How to Deal With Math Anxiety. Www.youtube.com. Retrieved August 8, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDGWMldND1k

Gainz, B. (n.d.). how to prepare for a math exam youtube - Google Search. Www.google.com. Retrieved August 8, 2022, from https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+prepare+for+a+math+exam+youtube&sxsrf=ALiCzsZw-FbEe8EPf2oQapBclQ78Jvu5XA:1659928126969&ei=Pn7wYqPoOrmGptQPgauViAo&start=0&sa=N&ved=2ahUKEwij__CSorb5AhU5g4kEHYFVBaE4FBDy0wN6BAgKEEA&biw=2560&bih=1154&dpr=0.75#kpvalbx=_WX7wYuKADZvWptQPrfeckAc16

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