math?!?! really?? really!!
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MATH?!?! REALLY?? REALLY!!
Dr. Yvette HesterAssistant Head for Lecturers and Freshman Programs
Department of Mathematics
ATTITUDEPositive Math attitude is
absolutely essential. Math is not going away. You need 6 credits!!I determine that I WILL do this, or I will get help!
Forewarned is ForearmedCOLLEGE math is DIFFERENT
from HIGH SCHOOL math◦There are NO retests, retries, extra
credit or free lunches◦The pace is at least twice that of a high school math
class, so keep up
Forewarned is ForearmedCollege MATH classes are different from
OTHER College classes◦Don’t fall into the Freshman Failure to attend
class trap!!! You can read a History book to catch up. Not just anyone can read a math book (or wants to).
◦Math is not a spectator sport. YOU must do the work. YOU must work problems. Watching your professor do problems is not enough. Read a book on the War of 1812, you know about the War of 1812. Read a book about how to swim, you will probably drown.
Forewarned is Forearmed
The 3 for 1 Rule:• http://www.math.tamu.edu/~hester
/3for1.pdf
PRACTICE!!!Learning Math is like learning to
play the piano.◦Practice!! Practice!! Practice!!◦Suggested Homework DOES NOT mean OPTIONAL homework.
Get Some Help!!!FREE sources of help from the
Math Department (because we care!!)◦http://www.math.tamu.edu/~
hester/Flyer.pdf
Time ManagementBe OrganizedSet a Study Time as if it were a
ClassTry your homework before going
to office hoursDO NOT wait until the night
before to begin to study for an exam
SHORTCUTSThere ARE NO shortcuts!!Work with your Peers.
◦A lot of learning takes place in focused study groups.
◦Encourage each other!
EXAMSBuild your confidence by looking for
problems that you know or look familiar
When you get your exam back, make all corrections within 2 or 3 days while the material is fresh◦If you don’t know, or can’t find out how in your notes, ask your Prof, your friends, help session, whatever it takes
Profs Pet PeevesCell phones in class
Waiting until the last minute to do your online homework and then wanting extra time because __________
BOTTOM LINEYour Education is Your
ResponsibilityYour Success in Your Classes is
Your ResponsibilitySuccess in Math is Your
Responsibility
BUTDon’t forget
We ARE here to help!!!
http://www.math.tamu.edu/courses/
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