MATHEMATICS STUDY SKILL AT CFS MATHEMATICS STUDY SKILL AT CFS MDM SALBI DOLLAH JUNE 2012.

MATHEMATICS STUDY SKILL

AT CFS

MDM SALBI DOLLAHJUNE 2012

MATHEMATICS COURSES

1. MATHEMATICS I (SHE1114)2. MATHEMATICS II (SEF 1124)3. MATHEMATICS II (SHF1124)4. MATHEMATICS III (SEF1134)

MATHEMATICS I (SHE1114)

1. FUNDAMENTALS2. FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS3. POLYNOMIAL AND RATIONAL

FUNCTIONS4. EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC

FUNCTIONS5. SYSTEM OF LINEAR EQUATIONS

MATHEMATICS II (SEF1124)

1. TRIGONOMETRY FUNCTIONS2. POLAR COORDINATES &

VECTORS3. CONIC SECTIONS (ANALYTIC

GEOMETRY)4. SEQUENCES,COUNTING RULE

AND PROBABILITY5. STATISTICS: DATA DESCRIPTION

MATHEMATICS III (SEF1134)

1. LIMITS & CONTINUITY2. DERIVATIVES3. APPLICATIONS OF

DIFFERENTIATION4. INTEGRATION5. PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRALS

HOW TO STUDY MATHEMATICS EFFECTIVELY??

Learning mathematics = learning another language

so at first it will be hard but it will get progressively easier.

Categories of Students who are doing poorly in a math. 

do not have good study habits and/or don’t really understand how to study for a math class

spend hours each day studying and still don’t do well

aren’t spending enough time studying

Math Anxiety

I don't do math fast enough.

I don't have a math mind.

I got the right answer but I did it the wrong way.

If I get it right, it must be too simple.

Math is unrelated to my life.

Math anxiety

A College math class meets less often and covers material at about twice the pace than that of a High School course.

You are expected to absorb new material much more quickly.

Tests are probably spaced farther apart and so, cover more material than before.

College Math is Different from High School Math

The instructor may not even check your homework.

You probably need to spend more time studying per week.

Tests may seem harder just because they cover more material.

College Math is Different from High School Math

♦ Math is learned by doing problems.

♦ More problems you solve, understand the concept better.

Studying Math is Different from Studying Other

Subjects

STEPS TO LEARN MATH

Create learning time

Become acquainted with the vocabulary

Get at least two reference books

STEPS TO LEARN MATH

Tackle subjects along with their prerequisites

Practice with many problems

Always ask for help if you don't know how to

do something

THINGS YOU NEED

FRESH MIND, POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE SUBJECT

REFERENCE BOOKS – LOTS OF THEM

TIPS TO LEARN MATH

Frustration is part of the process - don't give up

Tackle all the basic stuff all at once

Regular practice will ease your challenges.

Study as hard as you can and practise each and everyday

Mathematics is not a passive activity

Don't just think harder, think smarter. Solve the easier problems first, so you can

mentally warm up your brain for the more complicated ones

TIPS TO LEARN MATH

the study of mathematics is not easy; persistence and focus can help you excel in your efforts

don't stress yourself with a weird feeling that you are doing something extremely hard but always think fresh that you are doing something which is fun

WARNING!!!

don't think that you can never be good at math .you must believe 'nothing is impossible' ,well not just believe but work for it

Being frustrated is not a problem, it is a natural part of the learning process, so don't give up. You can do it!

WARNING!!!

A word of encouragement:

♦ Each class builds on the previous ones, all semester long.

♦ You’re always reviewing previous material as you do new material.

♦ Many of the ideas hang together. Identifying and learning the key concepts mean you don’t have to memorize as much.

Studying Math is Different…..

MATHEMATICS IS NOT A

SPECTATOR SPORT

-just watching the instructor

teaching

Good study habits throughout the semester make it easier to study for tests Do the homework when it is assigned.

You cannot hope to cram 3 or 4 weeks worth of learning into a couple of days of study.

On tests you have to solve problems; homework problems are the only way to get practice. As you do homework, make lists of formulas and techniques to use later when you study for tests.

Ask your Instructor questions as they arise; don’t wait until the day before a test. The questions you ask right before a test should be to clarify minor details.

EVERYDAY STUDY IS A BIG PART OF TEST PREPARATION

Go To Class. 

Get to Class On Time.

LISTEN During Class.

Take Good Notes.

DOS

Ask Questions.

Listen When Others Ask Questions. 

Review Notes After Class. 

Do Homework After Each Class.

Do Homework Without Notes and Book.

Do More Homework

Practice, Practice, Practice.

Keep Old Homework and Exams

Don’t Forget Your Textbook

Seek Help If You Need It.  

Have the Proper Attitude

► Falling a day behind puts you at a disadvantage.

► Falling a week behind puts you in deep trouble.

Students who fear math often:

avoid asking questions to save embarrassment,

sit at the back of the classroom,

fail to seek help from the lecturer,

put off studying math until the last moment.

Positive behaviors to help students learn and perform

better in math classes:

sit in front rows of the class where you will experience fewer distractions and feel more a part of what is being discussed.

if you have questions, ask! Rest assured that you are not the only one who has the same question you want to ask. Don't be afraid to seek help from your lecturer after class or during office hours.

prepare! Read the textbook material before it is discussed in class. Do the problems

After class, review the material covered as quickly as possible and complete homework as quickly as possible after class.

PROBLEM SOLVING

PROBLEM SOLVING…

Read the Problem.  Read the Problem Again.  Clearly Note What You Are Asked to

Find.  Clearly Note What You Know.  Draw a Diagram

PROBLEM SOLVING…

  Devise a Plan.  Work a Similar Problem.  Work the Plan.  Check Your Solution. Go Back Over the Problem

D. TIPS FOR EXAMINATIONS

TIPS FOR EXAMINATION…

Start on Day One Get a Good Nights Sleep Make a List of Important

Concepts/Formulas

TIPS FOR EXAMINATION…

RELAX!!!  Be Smart Be Time Efficient If You’re Stuck Move On.  Show All Your Work

TIPS FOR EXAMINATION…

Never Leave a Problem Blank Read the Problem Does Your Answer Make Sense? 

AFTER EFFORT COMES

P R AY E R S

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