How to Succeed in Math-Fall 2015 ppt ok thanks

How to Succeed in Math-Fall 2015 ppt ok thanks

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  Boiler Gold Rush
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  How to Succeedin Math Course Coordinators: • MA 15910, Introduction to Calculus (AG only)....Charlotte Bailey • MA 15800, Precalculus……………………………………. David Norris • MA 15300, Algebra and Trigonometry I……….. Patrick Devlin
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  Normal Math Flow MA15300 MA 15800 MA 16010 MA 16020 MA 15800 MA 16100 MA 16200 MA 15910 Done MA 15300 Done
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  Purdue Mathematics Department Student Department Head Associate Department Head Course Coordinator Teaching Assistant
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  General Tips/Hints forSuccess  Attend class  Pay attention (50 min)  Prepare for each class  Keep & take good notes  Study material (not just before exam)  Avoid bad habits (no “JIT”)  Network  Manage & balance time well  Attend office hours
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  I. Studying Mathematicsfor UNDERSTANDING  Read text before class (2-3 pages)  Take good notes (it is NOT all in the book) and keep a notebook or folder  Use available resources (not just before exam)  Organize and synthesize material  Keep up with the lecturer (Math is cumulative)  Create or use Study Guides  Keep and review all returned HW/quizzes/exams; review your mistakes: b a b a e e e    ) ( b a b a e e e    ) (
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  II. Studying Mathematicsfor EXAMS  Create or use Study Guides  Prepare well in advance  Use available resources  Form study group (3-5 people)  Work many problems  Follow instructions!  Exam # 2 will contain topics from Exam # 1  Most exams are multiple choice x
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  III. Online HomeworkTips  Do problems without cheating  Note the hard problems  Issues with online system (Web Page Help  TA  Coordinator)  Do HW well before the deadline  Periodically look at scores
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  MATH RESOURCES MATH HelpRoom (MATH 205/211) Math Exam Archives Tutor List Course Web Page Blackboard LON-CAPA
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  FREE TUTORING WIEP-WISP FreeTutoring (Earhart Hall) COSINE Tutoring Program Supplemental Instruction (SI)
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  Supplemental Instruction (SI) Increase retention in targeted historically difficult courses  Improve student grades in these historically difficult courses  Increase graduation rates (MA 15300 and 15800)
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  Use Common Sense Manage time (don’t procrastinate)  Listen to your peers and/or upperclassmen  Don’t listen to your peers and/or upperclassmen  Know the rules  Avoid academic dishonesty  Never be afraid to seek help  Always be prepared
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  2015-2016 Semester Cost Resident Non Resident Tuitionand Fees $5,000 $14,400 Per 3 Hour Course $1000 $2,880 Per Class Meeting (44 classes/semester) $23 $65 *Based on 15 credit hour load Do not Skip Class!