Math Study Skills Taken from

TUESDAY WHY? Study vs Practice

Top 5 Reasons Students Lose Points on Math Tests 1) Didn’t follow directions 2) Sloppy Writing 3) Confused by Math Vocabulary 4) Didn’t do the homework 5) Making errors on basic math facts Top 5 Reasons Students Lose Points on Math Tests

Just a few minutes a day makes a difference! TUESDAY Fact Monster: https://www.factmonster.com/math/flashcard?op[0]=a ddition&level=1 Fluency drills: www.Mobymax.com Space Race: http://www.multiplication.com/games/play/space-race -1- Know your math facts Let’s play!

-2- Treat your homework like it is “test practice” WEDNESDAY Circle all problems that you do not know how to do and ask for help in class the next day. As you correct your homework in class, circle all problems you did wrong and take notes about how to do them correctly. Set a HW time limit- more than 60 minutes? STOP! -2- Treat your homework like it is “test practice” avoid Do this on your most recent math homework! NOW!

-3- Know your math vocabulary THURSDAY Use key words to set up word problems (Math dictionary) What new terms did you learn in class? (Keep a list) Memorize any rules or formulas (Use the formula sheet) -3- Know your math vocabulary Glue these in your math notebook. USE THEM!

-4- Use “3-2-1” Study Approach 3 days before your test, study the math vocabulary. Do several practice problems; use the problems you originally got wrong on your homework. (Time limit: 60 minutes.) 2 days before your test, review the vocabulary quickly. Do10-15 practice problems; use the problems you originally got wrong on your homework. (Time limit: 50 minutes.) 1 day before your test, review those lovely vocabulary words and do one problem from each night’s homework. (Time limit: 30 minutes.) FRIDAY -4- Use “3-2-1” Study Approach

Helpful Hint #1: Do as much as you can Partial credit is better than no credit! Ask: “What should I do first?” Draw a picture Label things Underline key info Can you eliminate any answer choices? Helpful Hint #1: Do as much as you can

Helpful Hint #2: Learn from your mistakes Figure out why you missed questions Do the test recovery assignment if offered! Helpful Hint #2: Learn from your mistakes