Math Study Skills Assessment - How To Study

Math Study Skills Assessment

While good general study skills are important for success in math, some unique study skills are needed to do well in this subject. These unique skills involve how you read math textbooks, how you take notes in math classes, and how you take math tests.

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I schedule doing my math work and studying at times that I am most alert.(Required)

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I try to start my math homework as soon as possible after math class.(Required)

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When I miss a math class I check with other students to see what I missed.(Required)

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I analyze my errors on a returned math test so that I do not repeat them on future tests.(Required)

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I examine diagrams and other illustrations in my math textbook.(Required)

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When taking a math test, I leave enough time so that I can check my work for accuracy.(Required)

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I keep up with all my math assignments.(Required)

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I read math problems completely before I start to do any calculations.(Required)

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I work practice problems in the textbook until I understand them.(Required)

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I create flash cards to help me remember math facts and formulas.(Required)

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I am an active participant in my math class.(Required)

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I write in my notes all formulas and equations that my teacher writes on the chalkboard.(Required)

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I keep paper and pencil handy when I read my math textbook.(Required)

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I write in my notes all of the steps needed to solve a problem that my teacher talks about or writes on the chalkboard.(Required)

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I ask questions when I am confused about something in my math class.(Required)

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I try to understand math, not memorize it.(Required)

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I show all my work when I take a math test.(Required)

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I study math every school day.(Required)

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When taking a math test, if I get stuck on a problem, I go to the next one.(Required)

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I take practice tests provided in my math textbook.(Required)

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When taking a math test, I write formulas I might need in the margins or on the back of the test paper.(Required)

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I write the meanings of new math terms and vocabulary in my notebook.(Required)

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When reading a section of a math textbook, I go back to earlier sections if I don't understand the one I am reading.(Required)

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I read my math text as slowly as I need to.(Required)

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I plan more time to study for math than for other subjects.(Required)

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After reading an example in my math textbook, I cover it up and try to work out the example on my own.(Required)

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I do my math homework in pencil so that I can easily make corrections.(Required)

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Once I solve a homework problem, I explain it out loud in my own words.(Required)

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I start to study for a math test several days before the test is to be given.(Required)

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When solving a math problem, I ignore information that is not needed to solve the problem.(Required)

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I work with one or more study partners when preparing for a math test.(Required)

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I try to connect new math concepts to those I already know.(Required)

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When I get stuck on a page in my math textbook, I read ahead to the next page to see if there is any additional explanation.(Required)

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If I don't understand the explanation of a problem in my math textbook, I look for an explanation in another math textbook.(Required)

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