Success in Math and Success in Your College Studies

Learning Strategies for All Students

Hector R. Valenzuela, Ph.D.

• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Year: 2022
• Print ISBN: 9781977252432
• eBook ISBN: 9781977253880
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Teaching Mathematics

With the challenges that every college student faces in getting their degree, there is an ever increasing need to help students pass their college-level math courses and provide each student with successful learning strategies to achieve their college degree. As you reflect on this critical topic whether you are a student, instructor, education Administrator, or parent, consider these questions: What are the most effective learning strategies to pass a college math course? What are the best learning strategies for achieving a college degree? As a student, what learning strategies position you for success in your college education? Dr. Valenzuela's background in teaching and research at the college and university level form the basis for this critical topic. In this book, the reader will begin a journey with Dr. Valenzuela on discovering effective college learning strategies for all students. These strategies will assist them in passing their college math courses and help them succeed in their college classes. With the rising costs of a college education, this topic is of the utmost importance in our society.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Acknowledgements
• Table of Contents
• 1. Introduction
• 2. An Excellent Student
• 3. Overcoming Obstacles
• 4. Time Management
• 5. Learning is Not a Transaction
• 6. Setting Big Goals
• 7. Dealing with Catastrophic Events in Your Life
• 8. Ganas (pronounced Gaaa-Naas)
• 9. Remember Your Motivation
• 10. Pursue Graduate School
• 11. Math Shop Talk
• 12. Select a Mentor
• 13. Taking Care of You