Mrs. Teresa Betkowski, Professor
Learning Support Mathematics
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Keep an organized notebook.
Complete your homework the day of your
class whether your class meets 4, 3, or 2
times per week.
Review your lesson before each class.
Learn how to read your math textbook.
Take advantage of the Math Lab in the
Student Success Center.
Form a study group with fellow classmates.
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Read directions at the beginning of each
problem set.
Review classroom notes before beginning
your homework.
When having difficulty, look for similar
problems either worked by your professor in
class or as an example in your textbook.
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Start each day with a new sheet of paper and
remember to date it.
Sometimes it is more important to listen than
to write. Remember, all of the definitions are
in your book.
Work problems in your notebook with your
professor. Many of the problems explained
in class are similar to homework problems.
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Take time in the beginning of the semester to
get to know your textbook.
Do not read your math book like a novel.
The answers to half of the problems are in
the back of the book. (Chapter tests and
reviews may have all of the answers in the
back)
In each section look for:
◦ Examples
◦ Helpful Hints
◦ Concept Checks
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Take a few minutes to review the section in
the book before you begin.
Review the notes and examples from class.
Begin your assignment. REMEMBER TO READ
THE DIRECTIONS. The first few problems are
usually the easiest.
Always use a pencil. After you have
completed a few problems, check your
answers.
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Rework the problems that are incorrect.
If you do not get the correct answer after 10
minutes, STOP.
The directions for the set of problems that
you are working will refer you to an example
in the section. Review the example and try
again.
If that doesn’t work, put a question mark
next to the problem and continue.
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After working more problems successfully, go
back to the one that gave you problems and
try again.
Remember: You can get help from your
professor during office hours, the math lab in
the Student Success Center or other students.
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Make an appointment with your professor to
discuss your situation.
Make an appointment with the MAP
coordinator, Mrs. Perry-Stewart.
If you continue to struggle with your math
throughout the semester, take time to
discuss a better way to schedule your math
class next semester.
There is one more thing…
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Don’t skip class.
Don’t wait for the last possible moment to do
your homework.
Don’t ignore your textbook.
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Stay organized.
Take responsibility for your education.
Open your mind to a new way of learning.
Understand that you have an opportunity to
learn a subject you always thought was too
difficulty and boring.
Know that you can succeed.