Math Anxiety

Make sure you start in the right class.
- assessment test
- math is like climbing a ladder, one step at a time.
- to be successful, you need to be in the right class.
- usually the first chapter of the textbook is a review chapter, go to the bookstore and look at the first chapter of your textbook.
Communicate with the instructor.
- if you have any special needs.
- use the office hour.
- don't forget the Math Learning Center (MLC), room 1074.
- instructor is here to serve your needs, don't be afraid to ask.
Read your math text.
- information dense.
- read one sentence at a time with a pencil and paper next to you to take notes.
- many times the book leaves out steps in the examples, try to fill them in.
- go to room 1074 (MLC) and use another book as a reference for another interpretation.
Do your homework regularly.
- math is a hands-on subject.
- learn by doing.
- if you get behind it is hard to catch up because all ideas build on each other.
- work in study groups.
- don't get frustrated over careless mistakes, slow down and check your work.
- you need to focus, have a quiet area when working alone.
- rule of thumb, 2 hours out of class for each hour in class.
Ask questions.
- don't start with "This may be a stupid question..."
- be specific, whether you don't understand a concept, process, example, specific problem, etc.
- math is a slow, tedious process - have patience and persistence, you can do it!