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Words of Wisdom From the Faculty
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How to Succeed in Calculus at Georgia Tech
By Dr. Evans Harrell, School of Mathematics.
Notice we didn't say, "without really trying." Like chess and sports, mathematics takes practice, and the more the better. You won't learn to play well just by watching. As with other games, you have to master the rules, goals, skills and strategies.
- If you are rusty or unreliable in algebra, review now.
- Form a study group and meet regularly.
- Ask questions in class. If you missed something, ask about it. You are probably not alone, and a little dialogue can be lively and helpful.
- Volunteer in the recitation, especially if you only managed to solve part of a problem. If you can overcome your shyness, you will get the specific help you need to do better.
- Solving more problesm is better than memorizing facts. That obscure fact you memorized might not arise at all, or you might not apply it correctly.
- Get enough sleep before a test. A careless mistake can cost the whole problem.
- As soon as you get into trouble, seek help.
- When you use a tutor or the Math Lab, don't just ask questions. Have the tutor criticize your own attempts to work problems.
http://www.math.gatech.edu/~harrell/1501/succeed.html
- Thanks to Dr. Harrell for these great tips!
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