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Study Tips for Succeeding in Economics

Study Tips for Succeeding in Economics. Economics is a subject you learn by doing, not by memorizing. The more you work problems , the better you understand the concepts – and the better you’ll do on exams . Study Tip # 1: Practice, practice, practice .

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Study Tips for Succeeding in Economics

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  1. Study Tips for Succeeding in Economics Economics is a subject you learn by doing, not by memorizing. The more you work problems, the better you understand the concepts – and the better you’ll do on exams.

  2. Study Tip # 1:Practice, practice, practice. MyEconLabgives you lots of practice and study resources. For every chapter, you get: • Practice Tests • Homework if assigned by the instructor • Study Plan • eText upgrade optional

  3. Study Tip # 1:Practice, practice, practice. Click Quizzes & Tests to find Sample Tests for each chapter. Use them for practice, and to test your understanding of the chapter.

  4. Study Tip # 2:Identify your strengths, and overcome your weaknesses. You’ll do better on exams when you identify which topics you know well, and master topics you don’t know yet. MyEconLab helps you do both.

  5. Your Practice Test results generate a Study Plan. • Beside each chapter topic, you’ll see: • Yellow star if you’ve mastered the topic • Red arrow if you need to review and study the topic Study Tip # 2:Identify your strengths, and overcome your weaknesses. • For problems you haven’t mastered, click the name of the topic to find: • Additional practice problems • Each practice problem has study aids that help you master that specific type of problem: guided solutions, animations, and more.

  6. Study Tip # 3: Seek out help when you need it. When studying by day… • Office Hours with your instructor • On-campus tutoring, if available • MyEconLab for guided solutions, study aids, flashcards, and additional practice

  7. Study Tip # 3:Seek out help when you need it. When studying at night… • Pearson Tutor Services (for select titles) • real-time, one-on-one instruction, • submit questions for a response within 24 hours • pre-schedule a tutoring session • view archives of your past sessions • MyEconLab for guided solutions, study aids, flashcards, and additional practice

  8. How To Access MyEconLab • Have a new book? • New books come with MyEconLab • Have a used book? • Purchase access at www.myeconlab.com • Select the level of access you prefer: • MyEconLab • MyEconLab plus eText • Want to Purchase a Print Upgrade? • Visit the Student Center within MyEconLab

  9. How to Register or Purchase Access Go to www.MyEconLab.com Click Student under Register

  10. How to Register or Purchase Access Enter Course ID Provided by instructor Click Next

  11. If Registering an Access Code Choose to register your access code

  12. If Registering an Access Code Accept the License Agreement

  13. Enter your Access Code. If Registering an Access Code Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your registration and account creation.

  14. If Purchasing Access If you did NOT buy a book with an access kit, you can choose to purchase MyEconLab with or without an eText.

  15. How To Purchase MyEconLab Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase and account creation.

  16. Did your instructor set up a course in MyEconLab? • If yes, click top button to Enroll in it. • If no, click lower button to study on your own. How To Enroll in MyEconLab

  17. How To Enroll in MyEconLab Enter Course ID Provided by instructor Click Enroll

  18. Where To Find the Print Upgrade In the Student Center you will find the options to purchase a discounted version of the print book as well as an upgrade to the full eText.

  19. Questions about MyEconLab? • Student Tech Support Hot-line • Toll free: 800-677-6337 • Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM • Sunday, 5 PM to midnight • Online Tech Support Form • www.myeconlab.com/support/student-support • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week • Live Chat

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