1. Math Study Skills
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2. TUESDAY
WHY?
Study vs Practice

3. Top 5 Reasons Students Lose Points on Math Tests
1) Didn’t follow directions
2) Sloppy Writing
3) Confused by Math Vocabulary
4) Didn’t do the homework
5) Making errors on basic math facts
Top 5 Reasons Students Lose Points on Math Tests

5. Just a few minutes a day makes a difference!
TUESDAY
Fact Monster: ddition&level=1
Fluency drills:
Space Race:
-1- Know your math facts
Let’s play!

6. -2- Treat your homework like it is “test practice”
WEDNESDAY
Circle all problems that you do not know how to do and ask for help in class the next day. As you correct your homework in class, circle all problems you did wrong and take notes about how to do them correctly.
Set a HW time limit- more than 60 minutes? STOP!
-2- Treat your homework like it is “test practice”
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Do this on your most recent math homework! NOW!

7. -3- Know your math vocabulary
THURSDAY
Use key words to set up word problems (Math dictionary)
What new terms did you learn in class? (Keep a list)
Memorize any rules or formulas (Use the formula sheet)
-3- Know your math vocabulary
Glue these in your math notebook. USE THEM!

8. -4- Use “3-2-1” Study Approach
3 days before your test, study the math vocabulary. Do several practice problems; use the problems you originally got wrong on your homework (Time limit: 60 minutes.)
2 days before your test, review the vocabulary quickly. Do10-15 practice problems; use the problems you originally got wrong on your homework (Time limit: 50 minutes.)
1 day before your test, review those lovely vocabulary words and do one problem from each night’s homework. (Time limit: 30 minutes.)
FRIDAY
-4- Use “3-2-1” Study Approach

9. Helpful Hint #1: Do as much as you can
Partial credit is better than no credit!
Ask: “What should I do first?”
Draw a picture
Label things
Underline key info
Can you eliminate any answer choices?
Helpful Hint #1: Do as much as you can

10. Helpful Hint #2: Learn from your mistakes
Figure out why you missed questions
Do the test recovery assignment if offered!
Helpful Hint #2: Learn from your mistakes