HowtoSucceedinMath1223456567898-Fall2015.ppt
- 2. How to Succeed in Math Course Coordinators: • MA 15910, Introduction to Calculus (AG only).... Charlotte Bailey • MA 15800, Precalculus……………………………………. David Norris • MA 15300, Algebra and Trigonometry I……….. Patrick Devlin
- 3. Normal Math Flow MA 15300 MA 15800 MA 16010 MA 16020 MA 15800 MA 16100 MA 16200 MA 15910 Done MA 15300 Done
- 5. General Tips/Hints for Success Attend class Pay attention (50 min) Prepare for each class Keep & take good notes Study material (not just before exam) Avoid bad habits (no “JIT”) Network Manage & balance time well Attend office hours
- 6. I. Studying Mathematics for UNDERSTANDING Read text before class (2-3 pages) Take good notes (it is NOT all in the book) and keep a notebook or folder Use available resources (not just before exam) Organize and synthesize material Keep up with the lecturer (Math is cumulative) Create or use Study Guides Keep and review all returned HW/quizzes/exams; review your mistakes: b a b a e e e ) ( b a b a e e e ) (
- 7. II. Studying Mathematics for EXAMS Create or use Study Guides Prepare well in advance Use available resources Form study group (3-5 people) Work many problems Follow instructions! Exam # 2 will contain topics from Exam # 1 Most exams are multiple choice x
- 8. III. Online Homework Tips Do problems without cheating Note the hard problems Issues with online system (Web Page Help TA Coordinator) Do HW well before the deadline Periodically look at scores
- 9. MATH RESOURCES MATH Help Room (MATH 205/211) Math Exam Archives Tutor List Course Web Page Blackboard LON-CAPA
- 10. FREE TUTORING WIEP-WISP Free Tutoring (Earhart Hall) COSINE Tutoring Program Supplemental Instruction (SI)
- 11. Supplemental Instruction (SI) Increase retention in targeted historically difficult courses Improve student grades in these historically difficult courses Increase graduation rates (MA 15300 and 15800)
- 12. Use Common Sense Manage time (don’t procrastinate) Listen to your peers and/or upperclassmen Don’t listen to your peers and/or upperclassmen Know the rules Avoid academic dishonesty Never be afraid to seek help Always be prepared
- 13. 2015-2016 Semester Cost Residen t Non Resident Tuition and Fees $5,000 $14,400 Per 3 Hour Course $1000 $2,880 Per Class Meeting (44 classes/semester) $23 $65 *Based on 15 credit hour load Do not Do not Skip Class! Skip Class!