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