MyMathLab
How to Study
Hints from
Professor of Mathematics Jon Odell
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Step – get Organized
• Develop an Organized Mathematics
Notebook
– Recommended – 3 ring notebook
– Obtain – dividers that can be labeled
– Determine the instructor’s Requirements
Notebook Criteria for Jon Odell
• Medium size 3 ring notebook – labeled
dividers
• Section for Information
– In class point record
– Semester graph of grade
– Notebook Evaluation sheet
Notebook Continued • Notes – Study Sheets – organized and
labeled
• Homework – MyMathLab
• Quizzes and Tests – MyMathLab
• Graded Written work and Tests
• Miscellaneous Handouts
• Syllabus
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Step – Time Management
• Determine due dates for MyMathLb
assignments.
• Determine dates for classroom discussion
• Determine if extra opportunities exist for
taking quizzes and tests over
• Determine due dates for homework and
final date
• Determine if minimum % is needed.
3rd Step – Study First – Then do
Homework
• Review Class Notes – Supplement if needed
• Prepare Study Sheets if Required – DO
THIS FIRST BEFORE HOMEWORK
• Review Instructor’s Power point on
homepage if needed
• Review MyMathLab Power point if needed
• Be aware of all Resources on MyMathLab
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Step – Do Homework
• Be aware of deadlines
• Write out problem and steps – keep in
notebook – this could be useful taking tests.
• Circle answers in notebook – mark if
answer is correct – use red pen.
• Read the MyMathLab problem carefully for
method of answering – number of decimals,
fraction, or decimal, etc.
Getting Help - MyMathLab
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3 tries to get problem correct.
Hints are given
Possible links to videos
Can see a related example
Getting Help – MyMathLab
Student’s Favorite
• If after 3 tries, one still gets a wrong
answer, ask MyMathLab for a similar
problem. A new problem appears, much
like the previous problem. If this is worked
correctly, the problem is counted as correct.
• It is very possible to get 100% on
homework using this system.
Help Me Solve This
• Walk you through the problem step by step.
View an Example
• Will show you a similar problem, worked
out completely.
Animation
• Some exercises have an animation that you
can access, which serves s a mini-lecture on
this topic.
Textbook Pages
• Click on Textbook pages to view the related
pates from your textbook
View Video Lectures
• For each section in the book, you can fina a
lecture that you can watch online. Once
you have logged into your course, click on
the “Chapter Contents” button.
• After selecting the chapter and section that
you want, click on the appropriate link to
watch the video.
Preparing for Quizzes
• Learn Dates
• Be aware of minimum scores necessary
• Know if one gets below the minimum, one
has to take the test over to proceed.
• If taken multiple times, best score counts.
• Partial credit on some problems possible
• There is No Help Me Solve This
Warning on Quizzes and Tests
• There is no similar problem feature on
quizzes and tests. If one relies on this
feature, then one needs to do more studying.
Good News on Quizzes
• Unlimited times to take quiz
• 180 minutes to take quiz
• Several helps still available –
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View example
Link to video
Link to animation, textbook
Link to Instructor Tip
Study Plan
• There is a Study Plan feature found in
MyMathLab. This is useful to use after
doing homework, or quizzes, or tests, and
especially if on needs to do a “do-over” on a
test or quiz.
MyMathLab Tests
• Know the rules – where you are allowed to
take examination
• Know final date for MyMathLab Test
• 180 minutes
• 3 times to take test – best score counts
• No helps
• If computer crashes, one has to start over on
test
MyMathLab Tests - Hints
• DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DEADLINE
TO TAKE TEST!!!!!
• Have all notes, homework, graphing
calculator available if allowed.
• Allow plenty of time to take test – with no
distractions.
• If Deadline is missed, the grade will be a
zero – This will be sad, but true.
Special Opportunities
• Student Learning Center
– Knowledgeable tutors and some computer
available
– Excellent place for study groups to prepare for
in class pencil and paper examinations
– Be aware of hours – very accomadating
Special Opportunities Continued
• If Development Mathematics Class using
MyMathLab
• The MEC – Mathematics Enrichment
Center is available – this center
concentrates on helping with MyMathLab
• May be required in some classes
• May be required for some students if grades
go below a certain percent.
Good News!
• Those students who learn to budget their
time and commit to working find they have
success in their mathematics classes.
• The amount of time spent on the course is
directly proportional to the grade received.