How to Study Math

1. Keep up - review notes after class.
2. Take good notes - put everything from the board on paper.
3. Read the text - if you don't understand, get help.
4. Get a study friend.
5. Have a set time  and place to get math homework done. Treat it as a scheduled class. The library or LARC are good places to do homework.

How to Study for Math Exams

1. Start at Day One - do homework.
2. Memorize formulas - use flashcards.
3. Rework problems that you missed on the homework.

Math is Problem Solving

1. Read the full question.
2. Analyze and Compute.
3. Given/Find/Need:
-- what's given?
-- what do I need to find?
-- what to I need to do?
4. Draw pictures - can simplify problem.
5. Use a calculator - do calculations twice.
6. Check your results - do the problem again another way.