HIGH SCHOOL  Time is structured by others  Students will usually be told what their responsibilities are and corrected if their behavior is out of line  Most classes are arranged for the student  Students are NOT responsible for knowing what it takes to graduate COLLEGE  Students manage their own time  Students are old enough to take responsibility for what they do and do not do, as well as for the consequences of their decisions  Students arrange their own schedule in consultation with their advisor  Students are expected to know and apply complex graduation requirements

HIGH SCHOOL  Teachers provide students with information they miss when absent  Teachers often write information on the board to be copied by student  Teachers often remind students of assignments and due dates  Students will usually be told in class what is needed to learn from assigned readings COLLEGE  Professors expect students to get any notes they miss from a classmate  Professors may lecture nonstop, expecting students to identify the important points in their notes (GOOD note taking is a must!)  Professors expect students to read, save, and consult the course syllabi  It is up to the student to read and understand assigned materials

HIGH SCHOOL  Testing is frequent and covers small amounts of material  Teachers frequently conduct review sessions, pointing out the most important concepts  Grades are given for most assigned work  “Effort counts” COLLEGE  Testing is infrequent and may be cumulative, covering large amounts of material  Professors occasionally offer review sessions and students are expected to be active participants  Grades may not be provided for all assigned work  “Results count”

 After accumulating 30 hours of college credit, no one looks at your high school grades  College grades on a transcript are forever  No “do-overs”

 Attend all class sessions ON TIME!  You can’t know exactly what goes on in class unless you are there  Listening and participating in discussions is more effective than reading someone else’s notes  Read the book!  Read the sections to be covered in class beforehand. This will help you participate in class discussions.  Don’t expect to understand every new topic the first time you see it!  This could lead to disappointment and frustration  Understanding Math takes time  Don’t give up the first time!!

 Budget your time effectively  Spend as much time as it takes for you to master the material  There is not set formula ▪ General Rule of Thumb: You should expect to study 2-3 hours per week OUTSIDE of class for each unit of credit (3 credit course x 3 hours study time = 9 hours TOTAL)  Work problems every day!!!  In math, this is the key to success!!!  Answers to odd-numbered problems given in back of textbook  Ask questions as needed

 Use resources available  Seek help from instructor during office hours  Study groups with other classmates ▪ Beware—come prepared to participate. Having someone else show you how to work a problem is NOT the same as working the problem yourself  FREE tutoring in GHC Library ▪ HOURS: Monday 9-2, 4-7 Tuesday 9-2 Wednesday, 9- 2 Thursday 9-2, 4-7

 Respect your right to privacy of educational records (FERPA)  Be accessible to you (This includes maintaining regular office hours.)  Discuss academic performance and the implications of poor academic performance  Make referrals to appropriate resources as needed (This includes Tutorial Services, Financial Aid, and Counseling & Career Services)  Know and communicate mathematics concepts to you

 Accept final responsibility for all decisions  Know and comply with the academic policies and procedures of the College  Ask questions! If you do not understand a concept, ask questions until you do.  Be aware of your academic performance  Regularly check GHC account  Observe assignment deadlines  Participate fully in the class by completing assignments on time and attending class

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