How To Study for A Math Test
Ben Owens
1. Study early and Study often. It takes time, effort, dedication and consistency
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2. List all topics that you think are most likely to be on the test. Look at notes from class, homework, and textbook. Don’t forget the word problems.
3. Drills – practice the various problems from your list, multiple times.
On a blank paper, write down 3 or 4 problems from the each topic on the list. Put away your book and notes and attempt those problems – as if in a test situation. If you can’t solve it then pull out your notes/textbook. If you still can’t solve it: ask a classmate, friend, go to tutoring with your teacher, go online try the KHAN academy. Continue with each topic on your list.
4. Spills – When you start the test, Spill out all the formulas that will be needed on the test. Starting at least a week before the test, you should write down every formula needed. Do this every day twice a day.
5. Practice Test – do a practice test before the test (see the back of the chapter of the text). Do the teacher’s review. Find problems online.
How To Study For A Math Test!
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1. Copy all the information that the teacher has written on the board.
2. Draw diagrams and tables to help explain the information. Organize the information so that it make sense for you.
3. Write down questions as you complete your homework. When you return to class, ask your teacher for clarification.
4. While you are working on our assignment, in a separate place to re-work later, write down the hardest questions. You can use them to study later.
5. Create a mathematical dictionary. Use this to write down vocabulary and confusing terms to review before your test. Include pictures of the term.
6. Review your errors. Any questions you get wrong on your homework. Go back and re-work those problems to understand what the mistake was.
7. Apply the math to a real world problem. Make a connection to the topic that is relevant to you.
8. Study in groups – if you are mature enough – use friends to explain questions you don’t understand.
9. Make a cheat on one sheet of paper. Fold into 8 sections. Write each sub-topic in a separate square on the paper. Include charts, diagrams, vocabulary. Read over those notes
10. Perfect practice makes perfect. Keep practicing your problems until you can do this consistently correct.