A new way to learn mathematics

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My Math Lab

A New Way to Learn Mathematics

• Organized Notebooks Crucial

• Graphing Calculator Required

– TI-84+ or TI 83+ Recommended

How to Be Successful

• 1 Attend Class Every Day

• 2 Have an Excellent Notebook

• 3 Watch Deadlines and keep ahead of time schedule

• 4 Use All Resources Available

• 5 Keep a Positive Attitude!

Success is Not

Magic!

• Attendance is Crucial for Success!

• Be On Time – Tardy is the same as

an absence.

• If Absence – Leave message –

phone or e-mail

Homework - Notebook

• Take good Notes in Class

• Organize Notes after class – transcribe

material from text as needed including

major concepts and Examples

• 3-Ring Notebook with dividers

• Use Colors to emphasize ideas

• Ongoing process – Notebooks used on Tests

Homework Preparation

Resources

• My Math Lab – Videos of Content

• My Math Lab – Power Point

• My Math Lab – after unsuccessful try, help

is given Make notes about method to do problem

• My Math Lab – after 3 tries, ask for a

similar problem

Resources

• Study Center – Free Tutoring – walk in or individual - *** Use This!!!!

• Groups – Form a Study Group

• Buddy – Have a contact person if you have

to be absent

• Videos – videos (CD’s) in Learning

Resource Center (library)

Resources Continued

• Instructor Web Page

• Power Point Slides

• How To Study

• How to Take a Test

• Power Point Presentations

Each Chapter - Overview of Content

• In case personal computer goes bad.

• RCC – Library – Labs – Public Library

Homework - Doing

• Have all Resources Available

• Have Calculator, Textbook

• Have Notebook that is updated

• Have pencil and paper – Do all those

problems that need to be worked out

completely with pencil and paper – then record the answer on my math lab

• If Incorrect – make notes in notebook

Homework – Special Notes

• Homework can be tried unlimited times

• One can start homework and go back to a problem set

• My Math Lab keeps track of your

homework grade

• Be Very Careful in Entering Answers

• READ INSTRUCTIONS

• Best Score Counts

• Strive to be ahead of Deadlines

• Never settle for less than 70%

• Strive for 90% or better

Homework difficulties

• If one has a problem that is one you

absolutely cannot do, make a hard copy of the problem and take it to the Study Center

or the Instructor

• The Instructor cannot change what is a

correct answer in My Math Lab

Common Homework Errors

• Using a decimal instead of a fraction

• Rounding to different amounts that

Chapter Test Preparation

• Do the Homework for the chapter sections discussed and assigned

• Strive to reach 90% or better on

homework

• 70% is the absolute minimum one should accept Less than that and the test will be very unsatisfactory grade wise

Study Plan - Practice Tests

• All Chapter Tests have a practice test

• Tests that count are the “A” tests

• Practice tests are the “B” tests

• Take the B test – then use the Study Plan and that will show you where you are weak and provide problems to practice on these specific problems

Study Plan - Continued

• Those students who consistently use the Study Plan could add 2% to their overall grade

• This can make a major difference in

borderline cases (between an A or B)

Chapter Test Continued - Time

• You are allowed 180 minutes for the

chapter test on My Math Lab

• Most students range from 30 minutes to 90 minutes

• Do not start and leave the computer for any length of time – after 180 minutes you will

be shut out by My Math Lab

Chapter Test – Continued -

• BEST Score Counts on tests

• Strive to have at least a 70% or better on

chapter tests

• Percents will be announced

• Homework is _% of grade

• Tests are _% of grade

• The Final exam and other items are % of the grade

Success is Within Your Reach

• You Can Pass this Class!

• Attend – Organize Notebook

• Do Homework – above 70%

• Do Tests – above 70%

Mathematics Help

• Help is available in Study Center

• Help is available in Class

• Help is available from the Instructor

• Help is available on My Math Lab

– Power points

– Videos – Practice Tests – Study Plan – How to do homework Problems

Major Points to Success

• View Class as a To Do List!

• Attendance is Crucial

• Stay Ahead of Deadlines

• Get Help whenever You Need It.

• Use All your Resources

“Build up your weaknesses until they

become your strengths.”

Knute Rockne – Notre Dame football coach