Math Success

Tips for Math Success

Tip #9:  Do you know what the calculator is doing?  Using the calculator is a good way to get the answer but in order to understand the problem you need to know what the calculator is doing.  Education.com give a great example "if the teacher asks for “the square of negative three,” many students will type in “-3^2” which gives the answer “-9.” But the real answer is “(-3)^2”, or 9. Students should play around with their calculators and become familiar with the way they work."

Tip #10:  How well do you know Algebra?  These skills are crucial to later math courses in high school.  Some of you may be taking Algebra I now but how well do you actually know the material?  If your grade is in the C range or below you should really consider taking Algebra I again in Grade 9.  The skills you will gain will benefit you through high school and well into college.

Math Success

Tips for Math Success

Tip #7:  Don't be afraid to ask questions.  Chances are that your fellow students have the same question.  Saying it out loud will help you, your classmates and your teacher. I know that asking questions in class can be a bit scary at first but the more you do it the more comfortable you'll become AND the better you'll do academically.

Tip #8:  Review your basic skills.  You probably haven't had to quickly call on your addition, subtraction, multiplication and division tables in some times.  The quicker you can answer what 6 times 9 is or what 11 minus 4 is the better you will do in class.  Make flash cards to practice these skills.

Instead of flash cards why not try and app.  Math Workout, shown at left will help you master some of those basic math skills in a fun and interactive way.  Download it for FREE for iPhone and for Android.

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Tips For Math Success

Tip #5:  Analyze and understand every mistake.  Student's want to pass
              over a mistake made on homework or a test, but it's important to fix
              mistakes and understand why you made them.  Ask your teacher if you
              can't figure it out yourself, so you won't make the same mistake
              again.

Tip #6:  Get help fast.  If you realize that you are having difficulty in a class,
               you should get as much help as possible as quickly as possible. 
               Teachers are very receptive to requests for extra help. 

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Tips For Math Success

Tip #3:  Try not to miss class.  Math class moves fast, teaching a new concept
               every day.  What you do today in class builds towards tomorrow.  Try
               to scedule doctor's appointments, etc. after school so you won't miss
               any classes.  If you do miss class, arrange a time before or after
               school to meet with your teacher to learn/review material that you
               missed.

Tip #4:  Establish a good relationship with your teacher.  Let your teacher
              know you are interested in the class by asking questions and partici-
              pating in class discussions.  Take the opportunity to go after school
              for any tutoring/review sessions a teacher offers before a test.

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Tips For Math Success 

Anyone can be successful in math - they just need the right strategies. 

Since we are now in the 4th quarter, the following tips will help you improve your math grade:

Tip #1:  Do all of your homework.  Don't think of homework as a choice.  It's
              an important way to practice and master concepts taught in class.  Set
              up a regular time and place that make doing the homework automatic.

Tip #2:  Find a friend to be your study partner.  If you are absent due to a
              illness, etc., find a friend who takes good notes so you can call them
              regarding homework.  Forming a study group is also a good idea to
              practice for tests.