Summer A 2020 - MAC1147

Use the online powerpoints when you log into your rational reasoning account. They give you tons of examples to work through and will give you the steps and the answers at the end. Do your math lab hours! It not only helps your grade but you can set aside time to get your homework done rather than waiting til the weekend to do it.
Katie K.

It is very important to understand that Math is about practice and dedication. It is not hard, its just a matter of practice. To get an A in this class the resource that i used the most was the online practice problems, where you can try multiple problems to develop the critical thinking necessary to be successful. Use the online practice problems, watch the videos, don’t let the material pile up, but rather keep practicing the subjects every day. In College Algebra and now Precalculus & Trig it is possible to see that to get an A, one of the most important resource for me was the practice problems provided by the professor , available online. Do them until you master it. Use the book for the concepts when necessary, ask questions on the math lab , but most importantly, practice by yourself the questions the professor provides on the Online Homework (And all forms of homeworks) until you master it! Practice , practice , practice... Always make sure to go over your assessments (exams) again , to check for your mistakes and learn from them. My perspective with math now is: its not worth to know only the material partially. It is important to really master it to be able to be comfortable, and putting the time to learn math as a whole, helped me to develop my skills in my science major.
Victor Hugo S.

Don’t be intimidated by how much is demanded of you. Understand that everything will help you.
Samantha Ramer

This isn’t your typical math class, this is an Active Learning course, which means it’s basically self-taught. There is no lecture, no notes, sometimes worksheets, and the workbook only has practice problems with some key concepts to understand the questions. Use outside resources such as Khan Academy, tutoring offered at FIU, or even youtube videos. Take advantage of the re-assessment opportunities and review the assessments to prepare for the final.
M.H

In order to pass the class, you have to apply yourself and use the resources available to you! The math lab contributed to most of my success in the class. If you aren’t understanding the pre-class assignments or homework, go to the math lab and they will explain the concepts to you. You have to study. The best way to study for this class is to do practice problems or review the homework and go over the steps it took to get your answer. Just going to class isn’t going to get you an A. You have to apply yourself outside of class as well.
KW

It’s important to show up to every class and do all the assignments; including written homework, online homework, preclass assignments, in class work, etc. Don’t only aim for completing the 60 percent needed to pass, do it all; and if you don’t understand something, go to office hours or look up online videos. Also, if you don’t pass a learning goal, reassess on it right away, don’t wait until the last minute. This class isn’t hard if you do all the work.
Anonymous

Doing the homework will help you grasp many of the topics taught in class. If you are able to take a reassessment make sure to go over the mistakes you made and understand how to solve the problem before going in to your reassessment. Having a study group and going to the Professors office hours will benefit you greatly! All these methods helped me to achieve an A!
Ashley P.