How to Study Math #3: Work to Understand the Principles
You can pass a history class by simply memorizing a set of dates, names and events. You will find, however, that in order to pass a math class you will need to do more than just memorize a set of...
View ArticleHow to Study Math #4: Mathematics is Cumulative
You’ve always got to remember that mathematics courses are cumulative. Almost everything you do in a math class will depend on subjects that you’ve previously learned. This goes beyond just knowing the...
View ArticleHow to Study Math #5: General Tips for Studying Mathematics
These are some general tips that where either important enough to single out or just didn’t seem to fit into any of the other sections. Go To Class. Remember that math is cumulative. If you don’t go to...
View ArticleHow to Study Math #6: Taking Notes
Here are a lot of tips for taking notes in the class. Listen in Class. Do not just write down what you see on the board. No instructor is going to write down every word they say and sometimes the...
View ArticleHow to Study Math #7: Getting Help
Getting help when you are in trouble is one of the most important things that you can do in a math class. Here are a couple of things that you can do the get help. Get Help When You Need It. Do not...
View ArticleHow to Study Math #8: Homework
Note that this section contains some general tips on making the most out of your homework. The next section contains tips on actually working homework problems. Understand the Purpose of Homework....
View ArticleHow to Study Math #9: Problem Solving
In the previous section there were some general tips in regards to homework sets as a whole. Here are some tips to help you actually work the problems. Note that some of the ideas were important enough...
View ArticleHow to Study Math #10: Studying for Exams
Here are some tips on studying for exams. Start on Day One. You should always be studying for the next exam. Do a little each day, or at the very least start studying 2 – 3 days before the exam. Do NOT...
View ArticleHow to Study Math #11: Taking an Exam
Taking exams is probably one of the most important things that you’ll do in a math class and so it’s important to do the best that you can. Here are some ideas that will help you while you’re taking an...
View ArticleHow to Study Math #12: Learn From Your Errors
This is probably one of the more important sections here and also one of the most over looked. Learning from your mistakes can only help you. Review Homework. When you get your homework back review it...
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