Lecture Notes
When should you read over lecture material?
Before class
What should you do to have successful reading?
Choose a high energy time to read
OR
Pick somewhere other than your room
What MUST you do to complete a math test?
Show your work
When is the best time to study?
Daylight
True or false: you should skip class or leave early
False
Where should you sit in the classroom?
Front
Name a technique for efficient reading.
Use handouts from the instructor and relate them to the book
Why is it important to understand the process of solving?
To work out problems without the professor
How many minutes should you spend in the review process of assignments/readings?
10 minutes
True or false: you should record important dates in your planner
True
What is it called when you take notes using your own abbreviation and symbols?
Short hand
How should you re-read a section?
Out Loud
When should you complete your math homework?
Immediately after class (so it's fresh)
Things that are hard or boring
What is one goal you should make for the semester?
To have your professors know you by name
How often should you review your notes leading up to an exam?
Daily
What is important
OR
What is a possible test question
When is the best time to schedule a math class?
When you are most awake
Is it more efficient for studying before or after sleeping?
Before
When in the semester should you ask for help?
Early
When should you write a summary for the material?
Within 24 hours of learning it
Captions, footnotes, graphs, maps
Are problems in the back of the book important?
Why?
Yes, you should use them for more practice while studying.
Should you take breaks?
Yes
Name the three skills to help you succeed in the classroom.
Participate, avoid distractions, phone away