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HMDS 115 Mastering Math

1 credits
Increase confidence and skills in the successful study of mathematics. Students will assess their anxiety, gather information about and evaluate their current coping styles, develop and apply study skills and alternative coping strategies.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Explain difference between learning mathematics from other college subjects 
  • Explain strengths and weaknesses in study habits for math by developing personal math learning profile
  • Explain causes of math and test anxiety
  • Explain six types of test errors specific to math
  • Apply various steps for better test-taking specific to math
  • Explain how to create a successful study environment for math
  • Develop a study schedule for math
  • Explain the memory process and apply various memory techniques
  • Create an abbreviation system particular to math note-taking
  • Explain the Seven-step note-taking method specific to math


Total Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 10