Whole Numbers and Whole Numbers and Introduction to AlgebraIntroduction to Algebra

Chapter OneChapter One

Tips for SuccessTips for Successin Mathematicsin Mathematics

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Getting Ready for This CourseGetting Ready for This Course

Positive attitudePositive attitude Schedule math course at a time that Schedule math course at a time that

will give you the best chance for will give you the best chance for successsuccess

Bring required materials to every classBring required materials to every class

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General Tips for SuccessGeneral Tips for Success

Exchange names and phone numbersExchange names and phone numbers Choose to attend all class periods and Choose to attend all class periods and

be on timebe on time Do your homeworkDo your homework Check your workCheck your work Learn from your mistakes and be patient Learn from your mistakes and be patient

with yourselfwith yourself

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General Tips . . .General Tips . . .

Know how to get help if you need itKnow how to get help if you need it Organize your class materialsOrganize your class materials Read your textbook before classRead your textbook before class Don’t be afraid to ask questionsDon’t be afraid to ask questions Hand in assignments on timeHand in assignments on time

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Using This TextUsing This Text

Each example in every section has a Each example in every section has a parallel Practice Problemparallel Practice Problem

Sections in exercise sets are Sections in exercise sets are referenced by an objective referenced by an objective

Videotapes and software are listed at Videotapes and software are listed at the beginning of the sectionthe beginning of the section

Meaning of IconsMeaning of Icons

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Using This Text . . . Using This Text . . .

Integrated ReviewsIntegrated Reviews Chapter ResourcesChapter Resources• Chapter HighlightsChapter Highlights• Chapter ReviewsChapter Reviews• Chapter TestsChapter Tests• Cumulative ReviewsCumulative Reviews

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Getting HelpGetting Help

If you have trouble completing If you have trouble completing assignments or understanding the assignments or understanding the mathematics, get helpmathematics, get help

as soon as you need it!as soon as you need it!

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Preparing for a TestPreparing for a Test

Review previous homeworkReview previous homework Review quizzes and class notesReview quizzes and class notes Review concepts and definitionsReview concepts and definitions Complete the Chapter ReviewComplete the Chapter Review Place yourself in test-like conditionsPlace yourself in test-like conditions Get a good night’s sleepGet a good night’s sleep Allow plenty of time to arrive for testAllow plenty of time to arrive for test

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Taking a TestTaking a Test

Read directions carefullyRead directions carefully Read each problem carefullyRead each problem carefully Watch your timeWatch your time If you have time, check work and If you have time, check work and

answersanswers Do not turn your test in earlyDo not turn your test in early If possible, double-check your workIf possible, double-check your work

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Managing Your TimeManaging Your Time

Make a list of weekly commitmentsMake a list of weekly commitments Estimate time needed for each itemEstimate time needed for each item Complete grid in exercise set, starting Complete grid in exercise set, starting

with fixed time slotswith fixed time slots Next complete flexible time slotsNext complete flexible time slots Don’t fill up every time slot on Don’t fill up every time slot on

scheduleschedule If your schedule is too full, you may If your schedule is too full, you may

need to adjust your workload, need to adjust your workload, classload, etc.classload, etc.

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