Some General Advice

• How to Choose a Course
• Once You Are in the Course

ONCE YOU ARE IN THE COURSE:

(1) Keep up with your assignments. The best way to learn Math is to do as many problems as you can. In Stats, be sure to practice your explanations and interpretations.

(2) Spend about two hours on homework for each class hour.

(3) Buy the textbook. Substitutes don't work. The dollar saving isn't worth it.

(4) Assume your responsibilities. It is up to you to keep up, to fill in background material, to attend classes regularly, to fill in missed material if you are forced to skip a class, to turn in assignments on due dates, to review for tests, to present yourself for tests and for the final examination. You should not expect your instructor to make exceptions for you.

(5) Get help when you need it. If you are making a sincere effort, your instructor in his or her office hours and/or the instructors and student tutors in the Math Activity Centre and will be happy to assist you. You will get the best benefit if you are very specific about your difficulties; it makes it easier to help you and shows that you have tried to work it out yourself.

(6) Do the best you possibly can on the final exam.

(7) If you decide to withdraw, do so officially (online) or your grade point average will be lowered.