“ it all adds up “ studying math designed by kathy lawhorn instructional coordinator student...
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“ It All Adds Up “ Studying Math
Designed by Kathy Lawhorn
Instructional Coordinator
Student Support Services
Introduction
• Benefits of doing well in math
• This workshop will present – note taking– organizing material – study skills – test-taking skills.
• Resources available
What are your pictures when you think of math?
• “Doing well will make me a nerd”• “My friends will not like me anymore”• “School will not be fun”• “Math fields are only for white males• “I will never use this stuff in the real world”• “Math is worked by magic”• “I am good with words, so I cannot be good at
math”
Benefits of learning math
• Higher self-esteem from doing something difficult
• More opportunities will be open to you
• More confidence in everyday situations
• More at home in a world driven by technology
• Greater problem solving skills
Getting Prepared
• Supplies:– textbook
– notebook
– pencils, erasers, calculator
– place to work
• Attitude– I can do this
– Math is important to me
– I will do everything I can to succeed
Use your textbook
• READ, yes, read the textbook– slowly– actively– out loud
• Make notes
• Learn the “specifics”
• Be gentle with yourself
Ask questions fearlessly
• Ask whatever will aid your understanding
• Do not worry about anyone else’s reaction
• Remember your reasons for going to school
• Sometimes we have to admit we do not know something before we can begin to learn
Do your homework
• Practice,Practice, Practice
• Learn to recognize “types” of problems
• Know the terms
• Understand the formulas
• Learn to pace yourself
• Take frequent, short breaks
• Think about math outside the classroom
Get help
• Have a study partner
• Start a study group
• Get a tutor
Test Taking
• Be prepared
• Get plenty of rest
• Learn to control your anxiety
• Do not let yourself get “stuck”
• Pace yourself
• Never leave a blank
• Check your work
Where to get more information
• Student Support Services offers workshops– Word Problems– Math Anxiety– Stress Reduction
• Media Resources– Lecture videos– Self-help videos– Becoming a Master Student
You have completed the presentation of “It All Adds Up”Studying Math
If you have questions or wish to discuss an issue with us, please let us know.
Please come by Student Support Services to complete an Academic Enrichment Summary so that we may document your
participation.If you are viewing this workshop via the internet you may click on the
link in the directions box on the Workshops page and print one out or e-
mail it to: [email protected] . Handouts available
upon request.
Thank you!!! EXIT