Jamie Hart Math 1314. co 3
• Buy a one inch binder used only for math class. • Write EVERY example given. • 3 different colors of ink (Black, Blue, and Red work best). Pick one color as main color and use as follows: – Main color- definitions, explanations, etc. – 1 st secondary- example problems, equations, etc. – 2 nd secondary- important facts, things that need to stand out. • *HIGHLIGHT*
Main colordefinitions 1 st secondaryequations 2 nd secondary“need to knows” MOST important fact!!
• On your mark – sit in your desk. • Get set – be focused and ready to take notes as soon as the instructor begins. • Go! – keep a steady pace with note taking. *The goal of note-taking is to take the least amount of notes and get the most information on the paper. *
• Good notes + active listener + participation = Great study material & better grades • Least amount of writing + most info = GREAT notes. • On your mark, Get set, Go! • Single notebook for single class = better organization. • 3 different colors = 3 times better!!
Bibliography • Martin-Gay, Elayn. Increasing Student Success in Mathematics. Austin, TX: Tex. MATYC. Pg. 13. • Ph. D. Nolting, Paul. Winning At Math. 4 th ed. Bradenton, FL: Acedemic Success Press, Inc. , 2002. Pg. 140 -141. • Example picture taken from personal notes from class.