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Intermediate Algebra

Julie Miller, Molly O'Neill, Nancy Hyde

Chapter 0

Review of Basic Algebraic Concepts - all with Video Answers

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Section 1

Study Skills 2 Group Activity: Becoming a Successful Student

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Problem 1

To motivate yourself to complete a course, it is helpful to have clear reasons for taking the course. List your goals for taking this course and discuss them with your group.

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Problem 2

Taking 12 credit-hours is the equivalent of a full-time job. Often students try to work too many hours while taking classes at school.
a.Write down the number of hours you work per week and the number of credit-hours you are taking this term.
Number of hours worked per week _____.
Number of credit-hours this term _____.
b. The table gives a recommended limit to the number of hours you should work for the number of credit-hours you are taking at school. (Keep in mind that other responsibilities in your life such as your family might also make it necessary to limit your hours at work even more.) How do your numbers from part (a) compare to those in the table? Are you working too many hours?
$$\begin{array}{c|c}\hline \begin{array}{c}\text { Number of } \\\text { Credit-Hours }\end{array}&\begin{array}{c}\text { Maximum Number of } \\\text { Hours of Work per Week }\end{array} \\\hline 3 & 40 \\\hline 6 & 30 \\\hline 9 & 20 \\\hline 12 & 10 \\\hline 15 & 0 \\\hline\end{array}$$
c. It is often suggested that you devote two hours of study and homework time outside of class for each credit-hour you take at school. For example:
12 credit-hours
$\frac{+24 \text { study hours }}{36 \text { total hours }}$
Based on the number of credit-hours you are taking, how many study hours should you plan for? _____________
What is the total number of hours (class time plus study time) that you should devote to school? _____________

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Problem 3

For the following week, write down the times each day that you plan to study math.
$$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|}\hline \text { Monday } & \text { Tuesday } & \text { Wednesday } & \text { Thursday } & \text { Friday } & \text { Saturday } & \text { Sunday } \\\hline & & & & & \\\hline & & & & & \\\hline & & & & & \\\hline & & & & & \\\hline & & & & & \\\hline & & & & & \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Problem 4

Write down the date of your next math test. _____________

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Problem 5

Look through a chapter and find the page number corresponding to each feature in the book. Discuss with your group
members how you might use each feature.
Problem Recognition Exercises: page _____________
Chapter Summary: page _____________
Chapter Review Exercises: page _____________
Chapter Test: page _____________
Cumulative Review Exercises: page _____________

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Problem 6

Look at the Skill Practice exercises after each example. Where are the answers to these exercises located? Discuss with your group members how you might use the Skill Practice exercises.

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Problem 7

Discuss with your group members places where you can go for extra help in math. Then write down three of the
suggestions.

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Problem 8

Do you keep an organized notebook for this class? Can you think of any suggestions that you can share with your group members to help them keep their materials organized?

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Problem 9

Do you think that you have math anxiety? Read the following list for some possible solutions. Check the activities that you can realistically try to help you overcome this problem.
_____________ Read a book on math anxiety.
_____________ Search the Web for help tips on handling math anxiety.
_____________ See a counselor to discuss your anxiety.
_____________ Talk with your instructor to discuss strategies to manage math anxiety.
_____________ Evaluate your time management to see if you are trying to do too much. Then adjust your scheduleaccordingly.

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Problem 10

Some students favor different methods of learning over others. For example, you might prefer:
? Learning through listening and hearing.
? Learning through seeing images, watching demonstrations, and visualizing diagrams and charts.
? Learning by experience through a hands-on approach.
? Learning through reading and writing.
Most experts believe that the most effective learning comes when a student engages in all of these activities.
However, each individual is different and may benefit from one activity more than another. You can visit a number of different websites to determine your “learning style.” Try doing a search on the Internet with the key words “learning styles assessment.” Once you have found a suitable website, answer the questionnaire and the site will give you feedback on what method of learning works best for you.

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