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Penn foster. Math & science study skills workshop. Presented by Christene Manglal-lan. Penn foster Math & science:. Math. Science. Fitness & Nutrition Earth Science Biology Physical Science. General Math I Consumer Math General Math II. lesson navigation:. Preview Introduction

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  1. Penn foster Math & science study skills workshop Presented by Christene Manglal-lan

  2. Penn foster Math & science: Math Science Fitness & Nutrition Earth Science Biology Physical Science • General Math I • Consumer Math • General Math II

  3. lesson navigation: • Preview • Introduction • Objectives • Taking this course • “When you complete this study unit, you’ll be able to…” • Contents • ..topic one • ..topic two • ..topic three • Self-Checks • Tips for solving word problems • Summary • Mind teaser answers • Glossary • Answers

  4. Math[GENERAL MATH I, II & CONSUMER MATH] “Do problems repetitively!” • Math is not a spectator sport. • Work to understand the principles. • Mathematics is cumulative. • Math Tests • Keep a list of things to remember • Quickly look over the test & budget your time • Check your answers & look for careless mistakes during the last few minutes of your test time • Word Problems • Translate the written words in to a mathematical equation • Put it in your own words • Pick out specific information • Translate the information into an equation • Solve the equation you have written and label you answer • Check your answer(s)

  5. Science[fitness & nutrition, earth science, biology & physical science] “Study for understanding, do not memorize!” • Think: “How can I relate this to my everyday life?” • Read for a purpose. • Study for understanding, do not memorize. • Analyze graphs, tables and figures. • Critically think through equations.

  6. GENERAL RULES & TIPS: • Understand the concepts • Practice • Keep up with assignments • Ask questions • Don’t hesitate • Preview • Note-taking • Text reading • Problem solving • Problem analysis • Test preparation • Test taking

  7. Overcoming math & science anxiety: • “Many people believe mathematics and sciences can be conquered only by certain kinds of people. This myth destroys potential, provides excuses and limits our possibilities. What is required is persistence and patience.” – Boise State University • Five suggestions for overcoming math/science anxiety: • Do not confine yourself to exact answers or processes • Do not use self-defeating talk • Do not run away from your intuition • Do not consider you questions dumb • Do not run away from math/science frustrations • Use Khan Academyfor more help and practice!

  8. Best wishes & thank you!!! Christene manglal-lan, cmanglal-lan @academyart.edu "How to Study Mathematics." Paul's Online Math Notes. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2015. Levin, Jim, Dr. "LEARNING SCIENCE AND EARNING EXCELLENT GRADES AT THE SAME TIME." — Eberly College of Science. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2015. "Peer Tutoring with Boise State University." Peer Tutoring - Effective Math Tutoring Tips. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2015. "Self Help - Math Study Skills." Self Help - Math Study Skills. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2015.

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