• HELPFUL HINTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN MATH …

    HOMEWORK
    • Do homework on a nightly basis.
    • Don’t be afraid to get help from parents, siblings, etc.
    • Come in for extra help during areas or before school.
    • When correcting homework, you are responsible for the correct answer and work.
    • Don't erase your work; use your red pen to write out the correct answer and work.  (This way when you review your assignments, you’ll remember where you made mistakes)
    • DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS!!!

    TESTS & QUIZZES
    • Don’t cram the night before.  Review the material each night.
    • Do practice problems.  Ask for the additional practice packet.
    • RELAX when taking a test/quiz.  It’s harder to concentrate when you are tense.
    • When reading directions, circle or underline important key words.
    • When taking the test/quiz, read all the questions on the test first.  This will help you pace yourself.
    • If you don’t know the answer to a question, circle the problem number, and return to it at the end of the test.


    STEPS FOR PROBLEM SOLVING
    • Read the problem carefully.  Reread if necessary.
    • Decide what the problem is asking.  What are you looking for.
    • Find all the important information.  Underline or circle key words.
    • Work towards a solution by deciding what operation to use, using trial and error, and keeping track of attempted solutions.
    • Check your work after you find a solution - Does your answer make sense?
Last Modified on August 30, 2009