Online Mathematics Tutorials for CU Students

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​Create a simple "To Review" list
-This simple program will help you identify a few items, the reason for doing them, a timeline for getting them done, and then printing this simple list and posting it for reminders.
Daily/weekly planner
-Write down appointments, classes, and meetings on a chronological log book or chart.
-First thing in the morning, check what's ahead for the day.
-Always go to sleep knowing you're prepared for tomorrow's class.
Long term planner
-Use a monthly chart so that you can plan ahead.
-Long term planners will also serve as a reminder to constructively plan time for yourself
​Begin preparing early​
-Pay attention during class.
-Do assigned homework problems.
​Simulate test conditions​
-After you have studied and think you know the material, practice it under test conditions.
Know your professor​
-Study a copy of the exam of a previous class if available.
Form a study group of 3-4 dedicated students​
-Not only will other students be able to help you with problems, but by helping others you will better learn the material. If you are unable teach another student a topic you believe you know, chances are you don't know that topic very well after all. If you can't teach it, you don't know it.
​Read through the exam
Reading through the whole exam you can:
-know what is expected of you.
-prioritize items on the test.
-pace yourself.
Carefully read the instructions
-Make sure you are answering the question that is being asked!
-Often students know how to solve a problem, but they misread or misinterpret the question itself.
Check that you have correctly rewritten the problem
-If you use a scratch piece of paper make sure that you correctly rewrite the problem.
-Don't skip steps. Start from the beginning.
Clearly write each step of the solution
-Be neat and don't rush writing numbers down.
-Keep checking your solution as you are working.
-Neatness makes it easier to recheck your work.
Double check your math, especially your calculator entries
-Double check your calculator work immediately.
-The chances of hitting a wrong number are high, but the chances of hitting the same wrong number are not.
Don't Dilly Dally
-If you get stuck on a problem move on and come back to it later.
-When you are finished, recheck all your work.
Most of what you do in your math classes will incorporate material that you learn in the pre-requite courses. So, be sure to review your notes not only from previous classes for that course, but also from other courses as well.
-review your notes from previous lectures
-review your notes from the current lecture
-do the practice problems
-help a classmate – the best way to ensure that you understand the material by teaching the topic to someone else
-Always get your tests, assignments, or exams back so that you can: see what errors you made, make note of them, and then follow up with the professor or TA for clarification.
ASK FOR HELP!!
There are several places on campus to get help with your math classes, including:
-Math Tutorial Centre (1160 Herzberg)
-TA office hours
-the Science Student Success Centre (1152 Herzberg), or
-you can hire a tutor using the MyTutor link under MySuccess on Carleton Central.
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