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How To Pass My Calculus Class

How To Pass My Calculus Class. (or anybody else’s). by Dr. Eric Weber. Potential Titles:. How to Pass my Calculus Class without really trying. How to Pass my Calculus Class and have more fun. Everything you wanted to know about Calculus but were afraid to ask.

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How To Pass My Calculus Class

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  1. How To Pass My Calculus Class (or anybody else’s) by Dr. Eric Weber

  2. Potential Titles: • How to Pass my Calculus Class without really trying. • How to Pass my Calculus Class and have more fun. • Everything you wanted to know about Calculus but were afraid to ask. • How to Pass my Calculus Class (or anybody else’s).

  3. Lectures • listen—don’t write everything down. • take turns in note taking • know what you can find on the web

  4. Instructor Interaction • introduce yourself • go to office hours at least once • ask questions in lecture…not too many!

  5. Day to Day Studying • Read book • exercises—odd and even • groups of 2-4 • write homework neatly and in order

  6. Preparing for exams • write your own practice exam • warm up 15 minutes before exam • write formulas on back at beginning of exam

  7. Do’s • introduce yourself to your instructor • read the book • go to office hours with specific questions • ask questions in lecture • work in groups—if necessary • warm up for exams—“Math is not a spectator sport”

  8. Don’ts • expect instructor to remember your name • say “I’m lost” • copy all of your homework • ask “What was the last assignment” • say “I’m going to miss the next class. Will I miss anything important?” • think this is high school • think you know calculus already

  9. Where to get help • Fellow students • Instructor’s office hours • Teaching assistant’s office hours • Math department—Help Room and Computer Lab • Supplemental Instruction—Academic Success Center • Student Support Services • Disability Resources Office • private tutor

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