Group Activity 3 11. Form a study group with fellow students in your class, and exchange phone numbers.You will be surprised by how much you can learn by talking about mathematics with other students. 12. If you use a calculator in your class, read the Calculator Connections boxes to learn how and when to use your calculator. 13. Ask your instructor where you might obtain extra help if necessary. 3. Preparation for Exams 1. Look over your homework. Pay special attention to the exercises you have circled or starred to be sure that you have learned that concept. 2. Begin preparations for exams on the first day of class. As you do each homework assignment, think about how you would recognize similar problems when they appear on a test. 3. Read through the Summary at the end of the chapter. Be sure that you understand each concept and example. If not, go to the section in the text and reread that section. 4. Give yourself enough time to take the Chapter Test uninterrupted.Then check the answers. For each problem you answered incorrectly, go to the Review Exercises and do all of the problems that are similar. 5. To prepare for the final exam, complete the Cumulative Review Exercises at the end of each chapter, starting with Chapter 2. If you complete the cumulative reviews after finishing each chapter, then you will be preparing for the final exam throughout the course.The Cumulative Review Exercises are another excellent tool for helping you retain material. 4. Where to Go for Help 1. At the first sign of trouble, see your instructor. Most instructors have specific office hours set aside to help students. Don’t wait until after you have failed an exam to seek assistance. 2. Get a tutor. Most colleges and universities have free tutoring available. There may also be an online tutor available. 3. When your instructor and tutor are unavailable, use the Student Solutions Manual for step-by-step solutions to the odd-numbered problems in the exercise sets. 4. Work with another student from your class. 5. Work on the computer. Many mathematics tutorial programs and websites are available on the Internet, including the website that accompanies this text. Group Activity Becoming a Successful Student Materials: Computer with Internet access (Optional) Estimated Time: 15 minutes Group Size: 4 Good time management, good study skills, and good organization will help you be successful in this course. Answer the following questions and compare your answers with your group members. 1. To motivate yourself to complete a course, it is helpful to have clear reasons for taking the course. List your goals for taking this course and discuss them with your group.
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