Overview

Strategies for Success provides a series of study skills activities designed to help you succeed in college mathematics. These proven, class-tested activities have been developed over many semesters from the authors’ firsthand experience with their own students. This workbook contains 34 activities, in ready-to-use worksheet format. The activities can be used in several ways—individual work, group work, or large group discussion. Some of the topics covered include Notebook Preparation, Reading a Math Textbook, Successful Student Behavior, Time Management, Test Preparation Skills, Study Group Ideas, and much more.

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Author:   Lynn Marecek ,  MaryAnne Anthony-Smith
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.204kg
ISBN:  

9780321796387

ISBN 10:   0321796381
Pages:   60
Publication Date:   01 December 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780321969880
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

1. Syllabus Search 2. Notebook Preparation 3. Reading the Textbook-Part l 4. Reading the Textbook-Part ll 5. Math Autobiography 6. On Time and Ready To Go! 7. Test Preparation Skills 8. Test Stress Reduction 9. Test Taking Skills 10. Post Test Check up 11. Test Analysis 12. Successful Student Behavior 13. Textbook Tour 14. Time Management 15. Homework Skills 16. Mid-term Check up-Part l 17. Mid-term Check up-Part ll 18. Attendance 19. Study Group 20. Goals 21. Thoughts in Charge! 22. Neutralize Negative Thoughts 23. Intervention Strategies for Negative Thoughts 24. Can You Hear Me Now??? 25. A Gift to Yourself 26. Math Plan 27. The End is in Sight! 28. Excuses! Excuses! 29. Support from Family and Friends 30. Stay on Campus - Stay on Task! 31. Final Exam Prep 32. Grade Check up 33. Look Back, Look Forward 34. Reward Yourself!  

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Lynn Marecek and MaryAnne Anthony-Smith are Professors of Mathematics at Santa Ana College in Santa Ana, California. They have worked together on many projects focused on improving student learning in the developmental mathematics courses. Lynn and MaryAnne believe teachers of developmental mathematics should proactively assist their students in improving their study skills. To this end, they created study skills activities,Strategies for Success. The authors actively participate in the AMATYC, CMC³, ICTCM, and NCTM conferences. They have also given workshops on implementing Strategies for Success at many colleges.

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