{"id":1425,"date":"2020-08-31T15:12:07","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T15:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/resourcelibrary.ucalgaryblogs.ca\/?page_id=1425"},"modified":"2024-03-15T01:21:43","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T01:21:43","slug":"math-study-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/resourcelibrary.ucalgaryblogs.ca\/?page_id=1425","title":{"rendered":"Math Study Tips &#8211; Older Clients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The following study tips can benefit a client who requires additional support while studying math:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-bf86c3a90fe72ecf288415bfb56ee046\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>When learning new concepts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">At Home<\/span><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pre-read the section to be covered in class <em>before<\/em> class whenever possible. Encourage your client to note anything they don\u2019t understand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">In Class:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your client frequently has trouble following the verbal explanation while copying from the board, recommend they use a tape recorder or another student\u2019s notes. Then your client can focus your attention on following the instruction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Note especially what the instructor <em>says<\/em> as the problem is worked out, not just the numbers and examples (if you get lost, note where this happened so you can check with the instructor later).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Because math concepts build from the previous steps, if your client misses a class or misunderstand something, suggest they catch up or clear up any confusion immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4c6f968d1f6bbf1906338b82a55ed971\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">After Class:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage your client to over his\/her notes as <em>soon<\/em> after class as possible. Fill in\/write extra notes if necessary (e.g., \u201c<em>you do this step because<\/em>\u2026\u201d). Suggest your client re-work all sample problems presented in class while the steps are fresh in their mind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have your client write the concept or operation in their own words (explain it to yourself). This is especially important when learning formula. \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your client can ask themselves: \u201c<em>Do I understand what the formula means<\/em>?\u2026 W<em>hen to use it? Why it works?<\/em>\u201d\u00a0 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use pictures if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to encourage your client to relate this new work to what they have been covering before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Suggest your client read <em>many<\/em> explanations of the new concept or operation (other texts from the library are great for this).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage your client to do <em>all<\/em> of the assigned questions and check their answers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Suggest your client take a break when frustrated. Then come back to the work and take a new approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You could encourage your client to explain the concept and teach the methods used to someone else (try to use as many math terms as possible). A regular study partner is great for this. \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When teaching, have your client especially note <em>why<\/em> they\u2019re doing each step. Also try to extend the concept (ask \u201cwhat if?\u201d questions).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-487f6963541ea5053c51202910af6541\" style=\"color:#d95c7b\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Before Tests:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your client will benefit from doing questions of each type until the steps become automatic. A test is to see if they have <em>mastered<\/em> the concepts and methods. Therefore your client shouldn\u2019t have to think a lot about how to do the work when they are working on the test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When practicing your client can: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1) note anything they find hard to remember (<em>\u201cI always forget that step!\u201d \u201cI can never remember what to do with that kind of problem<\/em>.\u201d)&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2) come up with a plan for remembering (\u201c<em>When I see that kind of question, I should first think\u2026\u201d<\/em>).&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3) test their plan with a few questions to see if it works for them on the test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Also while practicing, your client can try to group the questions into types. Make separate sheets or index cards showing each question type or cue word on one side and the method used to solve it on the other. Have them test themselves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have your client note how to estimate or check their answers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Suggest your client do all chapter review exercises. Do the chapter test as though it is a real test (don\u2019t look at your notes; limit the time allowed).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Suggest your client ask someone (e.g., a study partner) to make up a test similar to the chapter test but using different questions.&nbsp;Your client can also check other texts for sample tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage your client look at previous tests from their instructor to see the style of test used (e.g., Is math vocabulary tested?&nbsp; Are the questions similar to those in the book or are they presented differently?).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-676d4af515a772d38b696eb5265f3011\" style=\"color:#d95c7b\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>During Tests:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage your client to use positive, encouraging self-statements: e.g., \u201c<em>Just take your time and concentrate.\u201d&nbsp; \u201cGood, you got that one done.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upon receiving their test, suggest your client write down the information that they think they might forget. Before doing anything else, your client can \u201cdump\u201d their memorized formulas, facts, etc. on the back of the test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recommend your client survey the test to estimate how much time to spend on each section. Do the easy questions first to build confidence.&nbsp; Keep track of the time to avoid spending too much time on one question (especially one that is worth few points).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For each question or problem, encourage your client to read the instructions carefully then note the type of question and guide themselves through step-by-step (\u201c<em>This is factoring.&nbsp; First take out common factors.&nbsp; Now look for patterns\u2026<\/em>\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Suggest your client check their answer to see if it seems reasonable (substitute simple numbers; substitute the answer; guess\/estimate the answer).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If time allows, suggest your client check their work for questions worth the most points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0e49d142d6fe1a5249f31511f710f22e\" style=\"color:#229068\"><strong>Throughout the Course:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recommend your client keep their quizzes and tests. Your client can use them to analyze their instructor\u2019s testing style and to prepare for review tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Suggest they keep a math dictionary in their notebook for new terms. Suggest they review these before tests and before their next course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-summary\">\nThe following study tips can benefit a client who requires additional support while studying math: When learning new concepts: At&hellip;\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/resourcelibrary.ucalgaryblogs.ca\/?page_id=1425\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &ldquo;Math Study Tips &#8211; Older Clients&rdquo;<\/span>&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":9119,"featured_media":0,"parent":83,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1425","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/resourcelibrary.ucalgaryblogs.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/resourcelibrary.ucalgaryblogs.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/resourcelibrary.ucalgaryblogs.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resourcelibrary.ucalgaryblogs.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/9119"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resourcelibrary.ucalgaryblogs.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1425"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/resourcelibrary.ucalgaryblogs.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1425\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3288,"href":"https:\/\/resourcelibrary.ucalgaryblogs.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1425\/revisions\/3288"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resourcelibrary.ucalgaryblogs.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/83"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/resourcelibrary.ucalgaryblogs.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}