1. Study Skills for Success in Mathematics Mrs. Karen Jordan CSEC MAT 099

2. 5 Study Skills for Success 1.Have a Positive Attitude 2.Prepare for and Attend Class 3.Prepare for and Take Examinations 4.Find Help 5.Learn to Use a Calculator

3. Have a Positive Attitude The power of positive thinking. Use supportive mantras! Take the time to support yourself.

4. Prepare for and Attend Class Preview the material Read the text Do the homework Attend and participate in class Study Time management

5. Time Management Plan ahead Be organized Use a calculator for tedious calculations Mark where you are in the text Set your priorities Do not overburden yourself

6. Prepare for and take examinations Review your class notes and homework Read the chapter summary Study formulas, definitions, and procedures Read Avoiding Common Errors & Helpful Hints Review quizzes that have been passed back. Work the mid-chapter test, summary, practice test, and cumulative review

7. Find Help Peer study groups Mrs. Jordan’s tutoring time Enrichment sessions Use the supplements Use the internet

8. Learn to Use a Calculator How many times do you have to press enter (or =) to find the answer as a reduced fraction?

9. 1. What is your instructor’s name? Mrs. Karen Jordan

10. 2. What are Mrs. Jordan’s office hours? MonTueWedThuFri Before School 7:35 am – (about 20 minutes) Lunch 11:20 am – (about 20 minutes) P. 6 2:30 pm – (about 45 minutes) After School – 4:00 pm (about 40 minutes)

11. 3. Where is Mrs. Jordan’s office located? Room 405

12. 4. How can you best reach Mrs. Jordan? Karen.Jordan@csec914.org

13. 5. Where can you obtain help if Mrs. Jordan is not available? Peer study groups Enrichment sessions Use the supplements Use the internet

14. 6. What supplements are available to assist you in learning? The CD (Test Prep Video CD) No idea how to use it. www.mymathlab.com www.mathxl.com www.wolframalpha.com www.cool-mathgames.com www.khanacademy.com

15. 7. Does Mrs. Jordan recommend a specific calculator? Graphing: TI-84 Plus Silver (about $60 used on Amazon)

16. 8. When can you use a calculator? Class ~ unless otherwise noted Homework ~ always Quiz/Test/Final ~ unless otherwise noted

17. 9. What is your instructor’s attendance policy? Not attending means not participating. If you have an unexcused absence/tardy, you will lose participation points. If you’re (excused) absent, you have that many days to make up your work.

18. 10. Why is it important that you attend every class possible? If you’re not here, you are probably not learning as well as you could in class.

19. 11. Do you know the name and phone number of a friend in class? If not, here is your chance! Take a moment and do this!

20. 12. For each hour of class time, how many hours outside class are recommended for homework and studying? 2 hours I expect that’s 2 hours per semester hour, which would be 8 hours per week.

21. 13. List what you should do to be properly prepared for each class. Come prepared. Do homework. Preview upcoming material.

22. 14. Explain how a mathematics textbook should be read. Carefully! Seriously, though, pay special attention to the bold words and the boxed items.

23. 15. Write a summary of the steps you should follow when taking an exam. 1.Do the practice exam early. Check it. This helps with pacing and directions. 2.Write your formulas. 3.Answer the question completely. 4.If you don’t understand a question, skip it and come back. 5.Check your work and use all available time.

24. 16. Are you beginning this course with a positive attitude? YES!!! Well, I am … how about you?

25. 17. Explain why you believe this commitment (time to learn, do HW, and come to class) is necessary? The more you put in, the more you get out! Not paying attention, not attending, not doing work are all ways that lead towards taking this course again next year!

26. 18. What are your reasons for taking this course? Hopefully, it furthers your degree plan … plans.

27. 19. What are your goals for this course? Yes, passing … Anything else?

28. 20. Have you given any thought to studying with a friend? Try to find a study group! Organize a study group! 1 in 6 students at CSEC are taking MAT 099 of some sort! Meet after school, during lunch, or get together over the weekend!