Re: [MATHEDCC] How to Succeed in Math
Vern Kays (vkays@RICHLAND.CC.IL.US)
Sat, 17 Jan 1998 19:49:15 -0600
>Students who have the discipline to do homework sometimes find themselves
>in this dilemma. I suggest to my students that the reason is that homework
>is relatively similar each night -- that is, all the questions usually come
>from the same section. On an exam, they are mixed up. I suggest to
>students as they study for an exam, make up their sample exam on 3"-by-5"
>cards. Before they take it, SHUFFLE the cards. Then they develop
>experience on HOW TO START the problem. Better yet, study with a friend
>and take each other's set of shuffled cards.
>
>Anyway, great web site. I am going to adjust my website to include a link
>to it!
Careful some one might call you a follower of the "Saxon Method".
PS it is a good idea anyway.
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