| Strategies for Success: Study Skills for the College Math Student Contributor(s): Marecek, Lynn (Author), Anthony-Smith, Maryanne (Author) |
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ISBN: 032196988X ISBN-13: 9780321969880 Publisher: Pearson OUR PRICE: $63.32 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Study & Teaching |
| Dewey: 510.711 |
| LCCN: 2013048718 |
| Series: Study Skills in Developmental Math |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.3" W x 10.7" (0.48 lbs) 112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Strategies for Success, Second Edition provides a series of study skills activities designed to foster student success in college mathematics. Lynn Marecek and MaryAnne Anthony-Smith encourage students to take an active approach in determining what they need to do to become successful math students. These proven, class-tested activities have been developed over many semesters from the authors' firsthand experience with their own students. This workbook contains 44 activities, in ready-to-use worksheet format. The activities can be used in several ways-individual work, group work, or large group discussion. They can be used in class or assigned as homework. An accompanying Instructor's Guide is available that contains instructions and implementation strategies for each activity to help instructors easily integrate Strategies for Success into their classes. 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. The Second Edition also includes several new activities that focus on specific study skills needed by students doing their homework exercises on a computer in online, hybrid, emporium, or redesign formats. KEY TOPICS: Syllabus Search; Notebook Preparation; Reading the Textbook Part l--Forming Good Habits; Reading the Textbook Part ll---Reading your Math Book Effectively; Taking Notes Part l--Notes from Reading the Text; Math Autobiography; On Time and Ready To Go ; Test Preparation Skills; Test Stress Reduction; Test Taking Skills; Post Test Check up; Test Analysis; Know Where You Stand; Successful Student Behavior; Email Etiquette; Textbook Tour; Time Management Part l--Managing Your Weekly Schedule; Time Management Part ll--Managing Your Schedule for the Term; Homework Skills; Taking Notes Part ll--Doing Online Homework; Mid-term Check up Part l--Making the Grade; Mid-term Check up-Part ll--Evaluating Your Study Habits; Attendance; Study Group; Help ; Preparing to Get Help; Goals; Thoughts in Charge ; Neutralize Negative Thoughts; Intervention Strategies for Negative Thoughts; Can You Hear Me Now; A Gift to Yourself; Math Plan; The End is in Sight ; Excuses Excuses ; Excuses Excuses --Online Homework Version; Support from Family and Friends; Stay on Campus - Stay on Task ; Final Exam Prep Part l--Get the Facts and Get Organized; Final Exam Prep Part ll--Make a Study Plan; Final Exam Prep Part lll--Make a Time Management Plan; Grade Check Up; Look Back, Look Forward; Reward Yourself MARKET: For all readers interested in improving their study skills. |
