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Math
Insightful and eye-opening,
the PurpleMath
Survey is an online self-assessment that will evaluate your math
study skills. Try it.
Resources
Getting
Help With Math (pdf, 56kb)
It's OK not to know. This
helps you ask for help.
Math
Homework (pdf, 52kb)
Ways to have low-stress and
success.
Math
Study Skills (pdf, 56kb)
Efficient and effect strategies.
Solving
Math Problems (pdf, 60kb)
Real-world solutions to real-world
issues of solving math problems.Studying
For A Math Test (pdf, 52kb)Self-explanatory.
Taking
A Math Test (pdf, 56kb)If you read anything about
college math skills, read this one.
Writing
Wicked-good guides to help you
through the process.
Four
Tips to Improve Your Writing Skills (pdf, 24kb)
Short. Sweet. Effective.
Grammar
and Style for College Papers (pdf, 32kb)
Make your paper shine with these guidelines.
How
to Avoid Plagiarism (pdf, 36kb)
The deadliest of academic
sins. Strategies that will make your paper yours.Adapted
from the article “How to Avoid Plagiarism: Give Credit Where Credit’s
Due.” © 2006 collegeboard.com. Reprinted with permission. Visit www.collegeboard.com
Proofread
and Format College Papers (pdf, 32kb)
The simplest and most effective trick is also
the most overlooked.Adapted
from the article “Proofread and Format College Papers: Presentation
Matters.” © 2006 collegeboard.com. Reprinted with permission. Visit www.collegeboard.com
The
Keys to Effective Writing (pdf, 40kb)
Real-world and real good.
Adapted
from the article “The Keys to Effective Writing: Tips for Tackling Your
Essays and Papers.” © 2006 collegeboard.com. Reprinted with permission.
Visit www.collegeboard.com
Study Planning
Here are some important tools
to help with how to plan your study time.
Time
Saving Tips (pdf, 32kb)
Eighteen good ones.
Time
Management Strategies (pdf, 36kb)
Important factors that all
schedules need in order for them to be realistic and effective.
Setting
Up a Study Schedule (pdf, 24kb)
Important list to help you
get started. Here are two blank schedules you can use right away:•Weekly
Study Schedule (pdf, 120kb)•Semester
Study Schedule (pdf, 92kb)
The
Problem of Procrastination (pdf, 300kb)
How to recognize it. How to
deal with it. Read it. Now.
Study Skills
Tools and tips
on improving your ability to study well.
Learning
to Concentrate (pdf, 48kb)
Some thoughts
from Walter Pauk to aid you in learning to concentrate.
Remembering
in Class (pdf, 24kb)
Become more efficient
in your studies.
Note
Taking Systems (pdf, 168 kb)
Five different
methods from the experts.
Note
Taking Tips (pdf, 40 kb)
Quick but essential
real-world helpers.
Study
Habits That Stick (pdf, 20kb)
A personal reflection
about studying ("After the fiasco of the first test...")
The
Study Nerd Rules (pdf, 28kb)
4 1/2 critical
rules where that one-half is the most important.
Take
Control of Your Homework (pdf, 32kb)
...before it
controls you.Adapted
from the article “Take Control of Homework: So It Doesn’t Control You.”
© 2006 collegeboard.com. Reprinted with permission. Visit www.collegeboard.com
Exam Prep
You are not alone! Exams are
the single most noted event to bring about anxiety and difficulty in students.
Important
online tips and suggestions for getting the best results from a quiz
or test.
Overcoming
Test Anxiety (pdf, 24kb)
Too anxious to
study? Read this. It will help and it won't make you anxious.
Take
Exams Like a Pro (pdf, 28kb)
A "try"
and "why" list of proven techniques on actually taking exams
- by students for students.
To
Sleep Or Not To Sleep (pdf, 24kb)
How can sleeping...or
not sleeping...affect your test results?
Prepping
for Exams (pdf, 24kb)
Another a "try"
and "why" list of ways to successfully prepare for exams -
by students for students
Doing
Your Best On College Exams (pdf, 32kb)
Tips and tricks for before,
during and AFTER the exam.Adapted
from the article “How to Do Your Best on College Exams: Tips &
Techniques for Before, During, and After.” © 2006 collegeboard.com.
Reprinted with permission. Visit www.collegeboard.com
Some helpers about
living the life of a successful student.
Terrific web resource Plan
For College: College Success. Has many useful and important strategies.
College
Survival Tips (pdf, 24kb)
The
Common Motivational Cold (pdf, 36kb)
Adapted
from the article “The Common Motivational Cold: Achoo! I’m Bored.” ©
2006 collegeboard.com. Reprinted with permission. Visit www.collegeboard.com
Communication
Skills (pdf, 28kb)
Get
to Know Your Professors (pdf, 20kb)
Adapted
from the article “Get to Know Your College Professors: Cultivating
Relationships with Faculty.” © 2006 collegeboard.com. Reprinted with
permission. Visit www.collegeboard.com
