Pembelajaran

Matematik
Reasons Why People Have Math
Anxiety

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2. They are underprepared - MATH IS

CUMULATIVE
 How to Study Math
1. Keep up - review notes after class.
2. Take good notes - put everything
from the board on paper.
3. Read the text - if you don't
understand, get help.
4. Get a study friend.
5. Have a set time to get math
homework. Treat it as a scheduled
class. The math lab is a good place to
do homework.
 How to Study for Math
Exams
• 1. Start at Day One - do homework.
2. Memorize formulas - use flashcards.
3. Rework problems that you missed on the
homework.
 Math is Problem Solving
• 1. Read the full question.
2. Analyze and Compute.
3. Given/Find/Need:
-- what's given?
-- what do I need to find?
-- what to I need to do?
4. Draw pictures - can simplify problem.
5. Use a calculator - do calculations twice.
6. Check your results - do the problem again
another way.
 GENERAL TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS

• READ THE BOOK

• Read carefully over the assigned sections and
look carefully at the sample problems. Decide
if you benefit more by reading before or after
the instructor covers the material. More
information about reading math texts will soon
be provided in a separate section of this page.
 DEVELOP A SOUND MATH
FOUNDATION

• Because most math courses are cumulative, in

other words new concepts are added to and
build upon previous concepts, it is very
important that the early material be mastered
thoroughly. Similarly, mastery of material from
previous courses makes success in later
courses more likely, so continually review and
practice concepts from prior math classes.
 TIME MANAGEMENT

• Complete all readings and especially

homework assignments as soon after they are
announced as possible. And definitely
complete all assignments before new material
is covered since math is cumulative. This
insures that the inforamtion is fresh in one's
mind and linked to prior, more fundamental
information. Do your assignments early
enough that you can get help with the things
you do not understand.
 CALCULATOR
• Learn how to use your calculator effectively
and efficiently, especially if exams are timed
and you have trouble completing tests in the
allotted time. Check with the instructor about
suggestions for the appropriate calculator to
purchase for a class. Be sure the machine
comes with an instruction manual and read the
manual. Learn how to use important function
keys. Get in the habit of carrying the calculator
with you. It is better in the long run to become
proficient with your own calculator rather than
borrowing other people's calculators.
 SHOW YOUR WORK
• when solving a problem unless you are quite
clear about how to proceed. This is a good
habit to get into with your math homework.
And definitely don't skip steps on an exam no
matter how well you know the material. Why
take chances (unless you're running out of
time)? Showing your work allows you to locate
logical or calculation mistakes more easily,
and sometimes partial credit is given for the
correct portions of an answer.
 ORGANIZE YOUR WORK AND WRITE
LEGIBLY

• Write all numbers and variables clearly so they may be

easily distinguished. Pay particular attention to 4 and 9,
1 and 7, x and y.
• Spaces are as important in math equations as are the
numbers and variables themselves. Allow enough space
between different terms in an equation so it is easy to
distinguish them.
• Be sure to line up terms in each step of the solution,
and write steps one below the other rather than to the
right or left. Use lined paper or graph paper to help
organize the problems on your page. Don't scrunch! Use
plenty of paper to work each problem. Recycle the
paper at the end of the term if you are concerned about
wasting paper.
 SUPPORT SERVICES AND
MATERIALS
• Find out about the support services and
materials available to you. Support services
include workbooks, study groups, self-help
videos and cassettes, peer tutors, professional
tutors, and instructors' office hours. Using the
resources from the start of the course may
help your confidence and get you off on the
right foot. Minimally, make use of these
resources as soon as you feel uncomfortable
with the material - do not wait until it is too
late!
 PREPARATION AND SUPPLIES

• Being prepared for each course involves several

important factors:
• complete any previously assigned homeworks
• compile a list of questions about the previous assignments to ask the
instructor
• preview the material to be covered that day
• take your textbook and/or workbook to class
• carry the proper supplies to each class - calculator, pencils, erasers,
lined or graph paper, etc.
 INFORMATION
ORGANIZATION

• Math information - including

definitions, symbols, equations,
and steps for solving problems -
may be organized using flash
cards, running concept lists, flow
charts, and matrices (D.
Applegate, CAL).
 FLASH CARDS
• Flash cards are useful for
organizing all forms of math
information. Two examples are
given below.

RUNNING CONCEPT LISTS

• Running concept lists organize all
forms of math information.
 FLOW CHARTS
• Flow charts are useful for
organizing sequential information
such as the steps for solving a
problem.

MATRICES
• Matrices may be used to organize
math symbols, equations, and
definitions.