MAT 0002 Study Guide

This Study Guide was authored by Lloyd Harris.
INTRODUCTION

The DVD’s that go along with this study guide were recorded in an actual MAT 0002 Pre-Algebra class. If you have any questions or comments about the DVD’s or this study guide, please contact Mr. Lloyd Harris at (850) 769-1551 ext. 2867 or at 1-800-311-3685 ext. 2867 or by email at lharris@gulfcoast.edu.

ROAD TO SUCCESS

Since this course is a distance education course, the method of instruction is primarily a self-study one. You are expected to demonstrate sufficient self-discipline and self-motivation to complete all unit tests and the final exam within the designated time.

To be successful, you should follow these steps:

1. Begin the lesson by looking at the objectives listed here in the studyguide.  The study guide follows the section numbers of the text book.

2. Watch the DVD for the section you are studying. While watching the DVD, follow the study guide, answer the questions in the study guide, work the problems provided in the study guide, and take notes as if you were sitting in a classroom. Stop or pause the DVD as needed to catch up or copy something down.

3. Once you have viewed the DVD, look at the study guide and the text book for further examples, steps or procedures, etc.

4. Try the homework. The answers to the odd numbered problems are in the back of the book.   There are some homework problems explained on the DVD’s for each section. The number of homework problems explained varies for each section. Homework is abbreviated H.W. on the DVD’s.

5. If you need more practice or more examples, use the software that came with your textbook. You should have a link to an internet website with practice problems.

6. HOW TO STUDY FOR TESTS!!!

The best way to study for a test is to take your objectives for each section and find corresponding problems from the homework. Take these problems and make yourself a practice test.   Without looking at your notes, take the practice test. This will tell you where you are weak and need to study further.

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		This Study Guide was authored by Lloyd Harris. INTRODUCTION The DVD’s that go along with this study guide were recorded in an actual MAT 0002 Pre-Algebra class. If you have any questions or comments about the DVD’s or this study guide, please contact Mr. Lloyd Harris at (850) 769-1551 ext. 2867 or at 1-800-311-3685 ext. 2867 or by email at lharris@gulfcoast.edu. ROAD TO SUCCESS Since this course is a distance education course, the method of instruction is primarily a self-study one. You are expected to demonstrate sufficient self-discipline and self-motivation to complete all unit tests and the final exam within the designated time. To be successful, you should follow these steps: 1. Begin the lesson by looking at the objectives listed here in the studyguide. The study guide follows the section numbers of the text book. 2. Watch the DVD for the section you are studying. While watching the DVD, follow the study guide, answer the questions in the study guide, work the problems provided in the study guide, and take notes as if you were sitting in a classroom. Stop or pause the DVD as needed to catch up or copy something down. 3. Once you have viewed the DVD, look at the study guide and the text book for further examples, steps or procedures, etc. 4. Try the homework. The answers to the odd numbered problems are in the back of the book. There are some homework problems explained on the DVD’s for each section. The number of homework problems explained varies for each section. Homework is abbreviated H.W. on the DVD’s. 5. If you need more practice or more examples, use the software that came with your textbook. You should have a link to an internet website with practice problems. 6. HOW TO STUDY FOR TESTS!!! The best way to study for a test is to take your objectives for each section and find corresponding problems from the homework. Take these problems and make yourself a practice test. Without looking at your notes, take the practice test. This will tell you where you are weak and need to study further.