1. AIM for Success

2. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.406 Motivation Prepare to succeed. Be motivated! Actively pursue success! List two reasons you are taking this course. Are the reasons you listed sufficient motivation for you to succeed?

3. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.407 Commitment List one or two current activities (sports, hobbies, music, dance, art, etc.) in which you would like to improve. Next to each activity, put the number of hours per week you spend doing that activity. You must commit at least the same amount of time to math.

4. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.408 Develop a Can Do Attitude Be an active learner. Take responsibility for studying. Attend class. Participate in class discussions. Math is not a spectator sport. Do the homeworkregularly! Create good study habits.

5. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.409 Strategies for Success Know the course requirements. Manage your time effectively. Take complete notes in class. Ask a question when you are confused.

6. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.410 Study Strategies Use flash cards for important definitions and formulas. Set aside time for study and homework. Form a study group. Keep up to date.

7. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.411 Text Features that Promote Success Prep Tests Annotated examples You Try It problems Chapter Reviews Chapter Tests Cumulative Reviews

8. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.412 Word Problems Read the problem. Make a list of known and unknown quantities. Develop a strategy. Solve the problem. Check your answer.

9. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.413 Preparing for a Test Start at least three days before the test. Read the Chapter Summary. Review every section. Do the Chapter Review Exercises. Do the Chapter Test.

10. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.414 Stay Focused! Do not fall behind. Remind yourself why you are taking this course. Success demands effort.