effective study skills for math. homework: why? fundamentals
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Homework: Before you startMake sure you have the correct assignmentAsk questions to clarify the assignment if
neededLook over notes and book to refresh what
you are doingWhat vocabulary words are important?Any rules that apply to the problems you
are about to practice?
Homework: Just do it!Follow directionsWork neatlyShow workMake sure you did the simple math (add,
subtract, multiply, divide) correctlyDo it soon enough after class that you don’t
forgetDon’t stop because you are stuck-try to
figure it out and then seek help from teacher or tutor
Learn from your errorsAnalyze the errorWas it a simple math error or process
error?Keep track of simple errors and process
errorsPractice the simple math errors
Ask for help
Class: The forgotten study toolReview what you discussed in the previous
classBe prepared: book, notebook, pencil,
homeworkBe engaged
Ask questionsListen to your classmates’ questionsTake part in class discussion
Textbooks: Can you really read a math book?Use the index and glossary when you have
forgotten a term or processAnalyze the examplesIf you can’t answer the problem, look back
at the written explanationDoes your book have study tips or helps at
the back or beginning of each chapter?Does your book have a companion
website?
Tests: ReviewingCramming will NOT
work. Start ahead of time
Go through examples from notes
Make a list of formulas and practice knowing them if you need them for the test
Use the chapter review
Think like a teacher. How would you make the test?
Practice, Practice, Practice
Get a good night’s sleep
Don’t worry
Test TimeBe confidentDon’t worryHave what you
needFollow directionsLook over the
entire test quickly. If the order doesn’t matter, do the ones you feel best about first.
Skip and return to difficult problems
Show your work-neatly
Check for your frequent errors
Breathe
Visual LearnersLearn best through seeingYou like charts, diagrams, pictures…Study advice:
Use a white or chalk boardHighlight in book and notesLook for video tutorials onlineTry the study rooms in the library to have
some peace and quietVisualize what you are doing.
Auditory LearnerLearn best through hearingLectures and discussions are helpfulStudy tips:
Create a study group or work with a tutor so you can go through problems vocally with someone else
Teach somebody else Read through notes and test out loudImagine having a conversation with your
teach about the problem during the test
Kinesthetic LearnersLearn from hands-on and real worldStudy tips:
Think sprints-short and focused Moving around may be helpful-writing on a
board, carrying flash cards with formulasPay attention to your attention span.Work on increasing your attention spanPlace yourself in the room where you will
have the least distractions