**Practice for final

**Summary Sheet - note that only some topics are relevant to Mth085. Page 4 has a page of common errors that my be helpful.

Homework updated 11/22

Graph Paper segment
OR whole page

Fraction/Decimal/%

Times Table (12 by 12)

Interesting Sites

• About Algebra - Wikipedia
• Ask Dr. Math (section on algebra)
• History of Math - many topics
• Online Tromino Puzzles - Enjoy!
• Magic Square in Art by Albrecht Dürer

• Reduce math anxiety at www.mathpower.com/reduce.htm
• Helpful Math Links at www.mathpower.com/linkstu.htm
• Example of simple and compound interest www.learner.org/exhibits/dailymath/savings.html
• Doubling Pennies for 30 days

Learning Tips
Guide to Active Learning

Also:

• Frequent study periods produce better results than "cramming". 
• Review previous sections a little each day. 
• Neatly write out each step of the solution.  If your work is a mess, so is the visual input that is provided to the brain. 
• After practicing a problem, have someone check the process. If your process is wrong, the more you practice the incorrect steps the harder it will be learn the correct method. 
• Practice as much as possible. Just watching your instructor do the problem, does not develop your ability to do the process.  Learning is not a "spectator sport". 
  
  
• Seek help when needed. Free tutoring is available in the HCC Math Center. 552-2423, DON 246. Walk-in and phone help: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m -7 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Talk to your instructor regarding progress, concerns, goals.  Make sure that you're clear about office hours and locations.
  
• Find a study partner.  Some students find it easier to learn together.
• Label and date your notes from each class meeting.  Do the same with your homework. 
• College instructors assume each student is practicing sufficiently to learn the concepts. This may mean doing more homework than is assigned. Seek help if/when you need it.