How to Study Math

The ideas and strategies in this book can guide the middle school student from insecure bystander to confident achiever in math class. For students already working at high-achieving levels, the tips and techniques will help them develop even more efficient and effective study habits and test-taking skills.

How to Study Math is designed to show students the best ways to get organized, use class time, study, and take tests. In friendly, level-headed language, chapters offer hands-on techniques for everyday tasks such as reading instructional materials, participating in class, tackling difficult math problems, and taking productive notes. Numerous tip boxes highlight what to do in a variety of circumstances from working in a group and completing homework to reviewing for final exams and managing test time. Specific strategies for handling different types of test questions are discussed as are the points to double-check before submitting completed work.

The handy problem/solution chart in the last chapter makes it easy for students to find the pertinent pages to read to overcome most dilemmas. Concise and on-target, this brief book can help the middle school student produce big results in math class.