2 Chapter 1 Whole Numbers Section 1.1 Study Tips Concepts 1. Before the Course 2. During the Course 3. Preparation for Exams 4. Where to Go for Help In taking a course in algebra, you are making a commitment to yourself, your instructor, and your classmates. Following some or all of the study tips presented here can help you be successful in this endeavor. The features of this text that will assist you are printed in blue. 1. Before the Course 1. Purchase the necessary materials for the course before the course begins or on the first day. 2. Obtain a three-ring binder to keep and organize your notes, homework, tests, and any other materials acquired in the class.We call this type of notebook a portfolio. 3. Arrange your schedule so that you have enough time to attend class and to do homework. A common rule is to set aside at least 2 hours for homework for every hour spent in class.That is, if you are taking a 4-credit-hour course, plan on at least 8 hours a week for homework. A 6-credit-hour course will then take at least 12 hours each week—about the same as a part-time job. If you experience difficulty in mathematics, plan for more time. 4. Communicate with your employer and family members the importance of your success in this course so that they can support you. 5. Be sure to find out the type of calculator (if any) that your instructor requires. 2. During the Course 1. Read the section in the text before the lecture to familiarize yourself with the material and terminology. It is recommended that you read your math book with paper and pencil in hand. Write a one-sentence preview of what the section is about. 2. Attend every class, and be on time. Be sure to bring any materials that are needed for class such as graph paper, a ruler, or a calculator. 3. Take notes in class. Write down all of the examples that the instructor presents. Read the notes after class, and add any comments to make your notes clearer to you. Use a tape recorder to record the lecture if the instructor permits the recording of lectures. 4. Ask questions in class. 5. Read the section in the text after the lecture, and pay special attention to the Tip boxes and Avoiding Mistakes boxes. 6. After you read an example, try the accompanying Skill Practice problem. The skill practice problem mirrors the example and tests your understanding of what you have read. 7. Do homework every day. Even if your class does not meet every day, you should still do some work every day to keep the material fresh in your mind. 8. Check your homework with the answers that are supplied in the back of this text. Correct the exercises that do not match, and circle or star those that you cannot correct yourself. This way you can easily find them and ask your instructor, tutor, online tutor, or math lab staff the next day. 9. Be sure to do the Vocabulary and Key Concepts exercises found at the beginning of the Practice Exercises. 10. The Problem Recognition Exercises are located in all chapters. These provide additional practice distinguishing among a variety of problem types. Sometimes the most difficult part of learning mathematics is retaining all that you learn. These exercises are excellent tools for retention of material.
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