The document provides tips for passing a math class, including reading textbooks, attending every class, doing homework, taking good notes, studying from notes, and using exam strategies. It suggests that to get an A, students should teach others, use practice tests before exams, make flashcards, avoid cramming, and get enough sleep before tests. The key is finding time to do all the components, as failing to "study smart" is why most students fail or withdraw from math courses.

1. the things you can do to pass any math class

2. Reading textbook/software Attending every class Doing assigned homework and certifying mastery Taking good notes and studying from them Let’s look at each in more detail… Text/Software Attendance Homework Note Taking Passing with C Passing with A

3. A very important part of your work this semester Software has fabulous features for all learning styles—see “Instruct” portion of Hawkes software! Use before class to prepare for a class day’s activities Or use after class to further develop what you started learning Text/Software Passing with C Passing with A

4. IMPORTANT, but does not automatically lead to success Missing even 1 day can make you lost the next day, so now you’ve lost a whole week! If you miss a day, MAKE SURE to complete Text/Software lessons for the sections you missed before coming to the next class You need to be active & involved during class, or it is like you’re not there anyway! Text/Software Attendance Passing with C Passing with A

5. The MOST important thing you do for the course Your software has great features to help you along Will be difficult if you haven’t reviewed the text/software and/or class notes before beginning Text/Software Attendance Homework Passing with C Passing with A

6. Helps you retain what you’re “covering” in a lesson in class or through software Use color to highlight and distinguish ideas Review notes before doing homework Review notes when preparing for a quiz or exam Try turning your notes into flashcards for a quick way to review! Text/Software Attendance Homework Note Taking Passing with A Passing with C

7. So far we’ve only talked about what to do in order to squeak by with a C. Now let’s look at what you can do to really excel… Text/Software Attendance Homework Note Taking Passing with C Passing with A

8. Using exam studying/taking strategies Teaching others Text/Software Attendance Homework Note Taking Exam Strategies Teach Others Passing with C Passing with A

9. Prepare for an exam by generating practice tests using WebTest 2-3 days before the exam Complete without any help or notes, and see your grade. Shoot for 80% or better Make flash cards or a one page “cheat sheet” for review Avoid cramming, and stop studying at least 20 min before the exam to avoid mental exhaustion Text/Software Attendance Homework Note Taking Exam Strategies Passing with A Passing with C

10. Make sure you had a good sleep and a good meal before the exam Start with a Brain Dump (write down any formulas, etc. that you think you might need) at the top of the exam Take 5 minutes to look over the whole test without writing anything: things will start coming back to you Do a second Brain Dump if new ideas came to mind Do the easiest (in your opinion) problems first Text/Software Attendance Homework Note Taking Exam Strategies Passing with A Passing with C

11. Watch your time! When the exam period is half over, assess whether you need to adjust your pace Don’t panic!! If a problem is going badly, leave it and redo one of the easier problems to regain your confidence. Use all of your time and review the test when you’re finished When you leave, forget the test. You did your best and it is time to reward yourself. Text/Software Attendance Homework Note Taking Exam Strategies Passing with A Passing with C

12. Join a study group and try to teach others what you know. When you can explain something to someone else, you increase your own understanding. Try answering questions during class so your instructor can help you with your explanations. Try tutoring a Tutor! They can critique your explanations too. Text/Software Attendance Homework Note Taking Exam Strategies Teach Others Passing with C Passing with A

13. Do these things and you WILL succeed! No one is “Dumb at Math” Unless you were misplaced, almost every student is smart enough to pass this level of math. I’m serious!! The reason students fail or withdraw from this course is because they fail to “study smart” by finding enough time to do all the components we just covered. Text/Software Attendance Homework Note Taking Exam Strategies Teach Others

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15. "The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will.“ Vincent T. Lombardi "Everybody's a self-made man; but only the successful ones are ever willing to admit it.“ Anonymous end