SDS 103: Study Skills for Mathematics

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Class Program

Student Development Skills

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091303

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

An intensive course in basic math principles and math-specific study skills to improve student performance in developmental math.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate mastery of basic math “trouble spots” including operations on signed numbers, fractions, order of operations, and strategies for solving word problems.

Explain and apply math-specific study skills, including time management, goal setting, note-taking, math exam preparation, test anxiety reduction, and brain-based learning strategies to their math courses.

Be aware of the effects of negative self-talk on math performance.

Identify and utilize relevant on-campus resources for math.

Identify online resources and demonstrate competency navigating online resources to strengthen math foundation

Access and navigate the college’s online learning management system

Core Topics

Goal setting and motivation to study math
Time management and procrastination
Studying math
Math exam preparation
Test anxiety and test taking for math courses
Word problem solving
Brain-based research
Operations on signed numbers
Operations on fractions
Order of operations
On Campus resources for math
Online resources for math
Online learning management system