How Should you study for math?
It is the most common question asked by students and parents alike. Here you will find some helpful suggestions on how to be as prepared as possible for tests, quizzes, and the day-to-day goings on.
A common misconception is that a study guide is all that is needed to study for a test. A study guide is merely that; a guide to help a student study. It is not the only tool available. Studying for math requires Time and Practice. Pencil and Paper. Effort and Perseverance. It is not simply looking over the same problems over and over again on a study guide.
Please consider the following as you prepare for the next test.
___ Thoroughly review your notebook.
___ Work on IXL practice problems in the appropriate sections.
___ Work in the textbook on the independent Practice, and Extra Practice pages following each section that was taught leading up to the test.
___ Work using the online textbook (connected.mcgraw-hill.com) and take advantage of the tools such as the online tutor, worked out solutions, and extra worksheets that are provided.
___ Watch instructional videos from math websites like khanacademy.org, learnzillion.com or
other (share it with me, perhaps they can be useful in my classroom).
___ See Mr. Galgon or Ms. Esposito for study group both after and before school.
___ Study with a tutor.
___ Other. If you have a great study method, share it with me!
**Special note to parents.**
The math may not be the same as when you were younger, you may not even remember learning it, but studying with your child will go a long way. Sit with them and go over their notebooks. Do practice problems together. Check their answers to study guides and worksheets. Ask them to show their work and have them explain their work to you. It is a great way to demonstrate their comprehension of the material. Make sure they are using a pencil and paper, "I did it in my head" often leads to mistakes.
A common misconception is that a study guide is all that is needed to study for a test. A study guide is merely that; a guide to help a student study. It is not the only tool available. Studying for math requires Time and Practice. Pencil and Paper. Effort and Perseverance. It is not simply looking over the same problems over and over again on a study guide.
Please consider the following as you prepare for the next test.
___ Thoroughly review your notebook.
___ Work on IXL practice problems in the appropriate sections.
___ Work in the textbook on the independent Practice, and Extra Practice pages following each section that was taught leading up to the test.
___ Work using the online textbook (connected.mcgraw-hill.com) and take advantage of the tools such as the online tutor, worked out solutions, and extra worksheets that are provided.
___ Watch instructional videos from math websites like khanacademy.org, learnzillion.com or
other (share it with me, perhaps they can be useful in my classroom).
___ See Mr. Galgon or Ms. Esposito for study group both after and before school.
___ Study with a tutor.
___ Other. If you have a great study method, share it with me!
**Special note to parents.**
The math may not be the same as when you were younger, you may not even remember learning it, but studying with your child will go a long way. Sit with them and go over their notebooks. Do practice problems together. Check their answers to study guides and worksheets. Ask them to show their work and have them explain their work to you. It is a great way to demonstrate their comprehension of the material. Make sure they are using a pencil and paper, "I did it in my head" often leads to mistakes.