1. MATH TEST PREPARATION TIPS MATH SKILLS STUDY TIPS For additional study information go to: www.frc.edu/home/SSS/learn_center.htm

2. ATTEND ALL CLASSES!!!  Each class builds on the previous ones.  This is the most important study skill to ensure that you keep up with the instructor.

3. KEEP UP WITH ASSIGNMENTS  The only way to learn math is by doing it.  Attend class, read the text and do homework every day.  Falling behind can put you in deep trouble.  You can’t cram for math!!

4. BEGIN PREPARATION EARLY  Studying in smaller blocks of time each day for a week before a test will be more beneficial than studying for several hours the day before.  Again, you can’t cram for math!!

5. LIST MAJOR CONCEPTS AND FORMULAS  Review your notes and text to determine what topics or problems are emphasized.  List problems stressed by the instructor, definitions, terms, diagrams and graphs, and formulas.

6. REVIEW HOMEWORK PROBLEMS  Rework problems including examples, homework, review problems and chapter tests.  Note why procedures applied.

7. ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS  Since you have started studying early, you will have time to ask questions.  Write down specific questions about any concepts or problems that are unclear.

8. THE DAY OF THE TEST  Get a good night’s sleep.  A quick review of the material before the test should be a summary only.  Arrive early so you can be relaxed.

9. WANT MORE STUDY TIPS? See presentations on: GENERAL MATH STUDY TIPS and MATH TEST TAKING TIPS