Waubonsee Community College

How to succeed in college mathematics, a guide for the college mathematics student, Richard M. Dahlke

eng

Includes bibliographical references (p. 607-610) and index

index present

non fiction

How to succeed in college mathematics

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Richard M. Dahlke

a guide for the college mathematics student

Introduction -- College mathematics environment -- Outline of college mathematics courses and programs -- Mathematics prerequisites -- Examinations to obtain advanced placement or college credit in mathematics -- Scheduling a job, courses, and other activities -- Managing time -- Nature and evolution of mathematics -- Benefits of learning mathematics through emphasis on understanding and thinking in mathematics -- Changing beliefs, attitudes, and study methods -- Increase confidence and motivation, and decrease procrastination and anxiety -- Student and instructor responsibilities -- Choosing a mathematics instructor based on learning and teaching styles -- Learning mathematics through reading, writing, listening, discussion, and taking notes -- Reading a mathematics textbook -- Reading specific types of mathematics content -- Managing problem assignments in mathematics -- Using supplementary materials in mathematics -- Learning mathematics notation -- Technical aspects of writing mathematics --Importance of problem solving and attributes of a problem solver -- The process of problem solving and development of problem-solving skills -- Obtaining assistance in mathematics -- Remembering, reviewing, and summarizing mathematics -- Self-evaluation of your progress in the course -- Preparing for unit and final examinations -- The mathematics examination