How to Survive Math Class
Succeed in Math- It's Possible!
Know your Teacher
Math teachers are often a bit zany, boring, or lonely. Your math teacher will love you if you take the time to say hello to him or her. Also, having a positive relationship with your Math teacher will often help you in the class- your teacher will be sure to give you exclusive hints for tests and the benefit of the doubt if a grade or honesty issue ever comes up.
Your Math teacher can also double as a math tutor. Most teachers have tutoring time at least once a week, and students rarely take advantage of this free assistance. By showing up you'll show your math teacher that you care about your grade, and you'll also be able to get extra help for free.
Know Your Text Book
Aside from your teacher, your Math textbook will be your most useful resource. All concepts, problems, and definitions on your tests will come from the book, so the more familiar you are with the text, the more of an edge you have.
When you're bored or have nothing to do, flip through your textbook. You'll be surprised by how much information you can pick up just by skimming the pages.
Get a Study Buddy
Having a Study Buddy is imperative to succeeding in Math class. Find a study partner who is good at things you are bad at, and vice versa. This way, you and your partner will be extremely helpful to each other. Review definitions and concepts every few days and ask each other questions before quizzes and tests.
Pay Attention
Unfortunately, math is a subject where you have to pay very close attention. Watch the teacher's examples, take good notes, and review what you learn often.
If Math isn't your academic passion, then be careful of falling asleep in class. If you sit in the front and center you will be less likely to sleep, but if you sit against a wall or in the back of the room, you'll be more tempted to catch some Z's.
Stay Ahead of the Class
Read ahead in your textbook to be a few lessons ahead of the class. That way, when the teacher introduces a new lesson, you'll already be somewhat familiar with the information.
These tips have helped me survive numerous math classes, and I am confident they'll help you as well. Good Luck!
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1 Comments
Post a CommentI like these advices. I have come along way from highschool and not likeing math. I was usually really good at math. I just never applied myself because I thought it was pointless. And then one year I had a great teacher. I loved him. He helped me learn so much. I went from math 93 (basic math) all the way to math 465 (abstract algebra). I managed to keep A's and B's in these classes. I did not graduate with Mathematics but it did become my minor. I now love math and still practice it. So I hope your article and this comment will inspire kids to give math a try.