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Math Success while Reducing Anxiety Workshop

Math Success while Reducing Anxiety Workshop. Workshop Outline. Register Right. Placement Tests Math 56 vs. Math 60 Math 100 vs. Math 110 Course Format Class Frequency and Meeting Time Grading Options Instructor Materials. Mathematical Mindset. Math is a skills-based course

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Math Success while Reducing Anxiety Workshop

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  1. Math Success whileReducing AnxietyWorkshop

  2. Workshop Outline

  3. Register Right • Placement Tests • Math 56 vs. Math 60 • Math 100 vs. Math 110 • Course Format • Class Frequency and Meeting Time • Grading Options • Instructor • Materials

  4. Mathematical Mindset • Math is a skills-based course • Math is a language • College vs. High School • Be proactive and persistent

  5. Optimal Organization • Keep track of dates and deadlines • Organizing a math notebook • Using folders

  6. How Organized Are You? Is your organizational style good or bad? Think of 3 techniques you use (or habits you have) for staying organized. Make sure you feel in control. 6

  7. Make the most of every day Don’t get organized, Stay Organized! Use an wall calendar Use your cell phone Make daily to do lists (post-its). Reward yourself for getting them done. Keep class material organized. separate notebooks for School 8-12 Go to Math Lab 12-1 Work 2-6 ½ half Math homework English essay outline 1 load laundry ½ Math homework Reward 1 hour TV 7

  8. How to Use Your Notebook Keep your notebook where you study Use folders or a smaller notebook for class Take 5 minutes to organize everyday After class Before homework After tests 8

  9. Title Page for Your Notebook • If found return to: • Sammy White 760-823-4565 • Course: Math 15 Prealgebra . • Instructor:Susie White . • Phone: 760-744-1150 ext. 3641 . • E-mail: mjellis@palomar.edu. • Office: NS-321. • Office Hours: M W 12:30-1:30 . • T 10-12, Th 11:15-12:15 • Class contacts: • John Smith 436-8889 jjsmith24@gmail.com • Kate Jones 436-4775 kkjones33@gmail.com • Test scores: Final:

  10. Lasting through Lecture • Preview the material • Prepare your mind and body • Participate • Take effective notes • Reflect

  11. Making the Most of Class Time Do you get to class early? Where do you sit? Do you take notes? How much do you write? Develop positive habits and relationships. 11

  12. Before ClassCome to Class Prepared At a minimum, PREVIEW the: Section and Homework problems READ the section Flag important pages Be careful of copying down information Don’t over analyze examples before class Arrive early & get a good seat Near “good” students On the “good” side of the classroom Survey / read the book Do a 10 minute warm-up

  13. During Class Take neat organized notes Listen, stay focused Work examples Participate Ask questions

  14. Taking Notes During Class Top right corner: Date Book section # Page # Use abbreviations and symbols Work steps in the examples if you can Use personalized cues After Class Rework your notes, NOT rewrite. Add: Hi-lighting More personal clues More detail • Keywords • Color code • Call outs • Boxes • Bullets / Asterisks • Underline

  15. PersonalizedNotes

  16. After Class Read the section Rework flags Analyze the examples or work them Start the homework as soon as possible, before you leave campus. 16

  17. Homework Hints • Environment • Timing • Neatness • Annotate • Use your resources

  18. How do you approach homework? What steps do you take in doing your homework? When and where do you do your homework? How long does it take you to do your homework for a 1 hour math class? Do you do it all at once? What do you do if you get stuck? Spend more time reviewing homework and notes every day and less time “studying for the test.” 18

  19. Homework is Your Practice Time Work someplace free from distractions Always use pencil. Keep your notes handy. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS If you make a mistake, circle the problem number, even if you figure it out. Take short breaks. Use the “10 minutes of frustration” rule – hi-light the problem number, write a note. Start before you leave school so you can GET HELP!!! Office Hours Math Lab, TLC Center Library tutor

  20. Practice Everyday Use two sessions Work both hard and easy problems each session Work every other problem assigned Time yourself You should be faster and make less mistakes during the second session It will take less time to complete! Make it study friendly Work neat, show all your work Write notes to yourself Make it easy to track mistakes Add a final “note to self” 20

  21. Practice Smart Review your homework Make it study friendly Work neat, show all your work Write notes to yourself Make it easy to track mistakes Add a final “note to self”

  22. Remember You Are In-control • Stay organized • Never throw anything away, file it • Make the most of your time • Do homework effectively • Focus on learning • Minimize the time you spend focused on the test

  23. Test-Taking Tips • Practice Test • Review wording and terminology • Avoid cramming • Arrive prepared • During the test • After the test • The final

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