| Twenty <b>study tips</b> for engineering and <b>mathematics</b> students – news <b>...</b> Posted: 25 Dec 2015 09:38 AM PST    
Being an engineering or mathematics students can be very cumbersome and stressful due to lots of brain racking calculations that you will be encountering during your course of study but engineering and mathematics is very vital and important to the society that we cant do without it, it may be a bit complicated but when "the going gets tough the tough gets going" and thats why we will be offering twenty effective study tips for mathematics and engineering students to encourage and help them for the good work that they are doing to make the society a better place to live in.
Tip #1: Take good notes, and keep them all
after your classes are over.
Engineering textbooks can be dense, but
endure through the tedium. Do your reading –
all of it – and keep a highlighter and page
markers handy. After the class is over, keep
your most useful and well-written textbooks
as reference. Your notes, annotations, and
highlighting will be invaluable later on. You
may even want to keep a "Rules of Thumb"
notebook, allowing you quick access to your
most-used formulas.
Tip #2: Get to know your professors.
Develop a relationship with your professors so
you feel comfortable approaching them and
asking for help. Get to know one or two key
professors particularly well, and turn to them
for help with your homework, insight into the
industry, and even job or program references.
Tip #3: Ask questions, both in class and out.
Your professors want you to learn. But if the
only thing you ever ask is, "Will this be on the
test?" then you are not taking advantage of
their knowledge or willingness to help. Ask for
additional examples to clarify difficult
equations and concepts. More often than not,
your fellow students will thank you for
speaking up, and your professor will
appreciate your active investment in the
material.
Tip #4: Try to solve a problem before asking
for help.
No one wants to do your homework for you.
You'll be more likely to get help if you've
already begun the effort. Even if you're totally
lost, make a legitimate, prolonged effort to
solve a problem before asking for help. When
you do seek help, be prepared to discuss what
you tried already, and bring your scratch paper
showing your attempts.
Tip #5: Form a study group.
Working alone can get exasperating if you find
yourself stuck on a problem. Working with
others will not only introduce other viewpoints
to approaching a problem, it will also provide
encouragement and camaraderie in the face of
frustration.
Tip #6: Teach someone else.
One of the most effective ways of ensuring you
understand something is by explaining it to
someone else. Before you move past a subject,
make sure you not only answered the question
but also can replicate and explain the process.
Each new subject and concept will build on
the last, so don't move on until you've
mastered each new idea.
Tip #7: Diversify your engineering classes.
Take classes in all sorts of engineering, even if
they are not your concentration.
Understanding not only the subject matter,
but also how other types of engineers
approach and solve problems, will lend insight
into your own field, from biomedical to
mechanical to chemical to environmental
engineering and beyond.
Tip #8: Take classes outside engineering,
particularly design classes.
The most successful engineers are insatiable
learners, so seek to broaden your skill set
generally. A design class can teach you how
to represent information visually and how to
talk about an idea from a big picture
perspective. A writing class can hone your
skills for communicating your ideas to others.
A business class can prepare you for
organizational tasks and leadership roles later
in your career.
Tip #9: Hone your communications skills,
including conversation, writing, and
presentation.
The best and most innovative ideas in the
world have no hope of growing past the
drawing board if you are unable to
communicate them effectively. And today,
most technical communication between team
members and leadership happens over email,
which is a form of writing. Learn to present an
argument simply and without agenda, and
always read your emails through once or twice
before sending.
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Tip #11: Build your portfolio.
Participate in as many hands-on projects as
possible, especially those outside the
classroom. Future employers look for both
coursework and relevant experience, and a
well-organized and articulate portfolio will be
invaluable during your job search. Your
practical project experience will also reinforce
the "in theory" knowledge you gain in class.
Tip #12: Get a summer internship.
One of the best portfolio buildings blocks is
the summer internship. Internships do more
than build your resume; they demonstrate to
potential employers that you can commit to a
long-term role and work as part of a team.
Tip #13: Build your network.
Do not wait until you need a job to start
building professional relationships. In addition
to getting to know your professors and peers,
attend extracurricular lectures, workshops, and
networking events, and get to know as many
people working or studying in your field as
possible. Take a genuine interest in the work
of others, ask lots of questions, and don't be
afraid to seek guidance or advice from those
of advanced experience. They were once
neophyte engineers too!
Tip #14: Scour the resources of professional
engineering associations and companies.
Professional engineering associations, such as
the National Society of Professional Engineers,
are an invaluable resource for jobs, advice,
and networking. Identify organizations that
share your values and interests, and make as
many contacts as possible.
Tip #15: Skip the honors class.
In the engineering field, your GPA matters. If
you struggle in calculus, don't kill yourself in
Honors Calc; take the easier class, learn the
material thoroughly, and take the higher
grade.
Tip #16: Learn when to lead and when to back
down.
Engineers often work in teams, and every team
has one or more leaders. You should feel
comfortable in both leading and following the
directions of others. Hone your leadership
skills and learn how to effectively influence
group decisions, but recognize when your
contribution should be to take orders and
follow direction.
Tip #17: Work on the problem before the team
meets.
The best results occur when a group discusses
ideas that have already been fleshed out by
individual members. Learn to do your own
work and self-motivate. Always arrive at the
team meeting with ideas in mind.
Tip #18: Be a perfectionist.
In the words of one engineer, "In the working
engineer world, a 99% correct product can
cost millions of dollars in damages." Adopt
the mindset of practicing something until it is
perfect, as opposed to going as quickly as
possible and settling for a B. When your work
is 100%, even if it is slower, it is valuable.
Tip #19: Identify your inspiration.
What made you decide to study engineering?
Who do you look up to in your chosen field?
Learn about how individuals and companies
have sought and found success, and replicate
their behaviors.
Tip #20: Take heart and persevere.
Engineering is a difficult course of study for
everyone, no matter their IQ or test scores.
Frustration can lead to feeling like an
imposter. Every future engineer has struggled
through seemingly impossible problem sets,
cranky professors, and gut-wrenching exams.
In the face of inevitable small failures,
recognize that you are challenging yourself
like never before, and push on through the
difficult experiences.
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| General <b>Tips</b> for <b>Studying Mathematics</b> | Math4u – 김동기선생 수학 <b>...</b> Posted: 12 Aug 2003 05:00 PM PDT These are some general tips that were either important enough to single out or just didn't seem to fit into any of the other sections. - Go To Class. Remember that math is cumulative. If you don't go to class you will miss important material that will be used in later sections and/or important announcements.
- Get to Class On Time. Sometime important announcements are only given during the first few minutes of a class.
- LISTEN During Class. In order to get something out of the class you need to listen while in class. Often this can be difficult to do but it is very important. Sometimes important ideas will not be written down on the board, but instead just spoken by the instructor.
Watch for things the instructor emphasizes, even if just in words. This often means the instructor thinks it's important. The more important that an instructor thinks a topic is, the more likely that it will show up on the exam! - Take Good Notes. Try to write down everything that instructor puts on board. It may seem easy when watching the instructor, but it often is not so easy when it comes time for you to do it. A good set of notes will help remind you how to do these problems. For some instructors writing down everything may be difficult. In these cases you should try to write down as much as possible.
Note as well that this seems to contradict the previous tip. It is often hard to both listen and take a good set of notes. This is something that one often only gains with practice. You need to be able to listen while you are writing down the important parts of the lecture. - If you find that you are having trouble both listening and taking good notes then you might consider bringing in a tape recorder and record the lecture.
Note however that prior to doing this you should first speak with your instructor. There are a few instructors out there in the world that do not like to have their lectures recorded. - Ask Questions. If you don't understand something then ask your instructor. Chances are you are not the only one who doesn't understand.
- Listen When Others Ask Questions. When other students ask questions make sure you listen to both the question and the answer. It may be that the student asking the question thought of something that you didn't think of.
- Review Notes After Class. After each class you should review your notes. Note the topics that you found confusing and formulate questions that you can ask your instructor or tutor to help you understand the topic.
- Make a Set of Index Cards. Make a set of index cards with important formulas and concepts on them. You can carry these around with you to look over when you've got a few spare minutes. Use them to help you memorize the important formulas and concepts.
- Learn The (Proper) Notation. Instructors will assume you know it so you'll need to and many instructors will take points off for bad notation.
- Get Into A Study Group. It is often helpful to study in groups. People often look at things differently so someone else may see how to solve a problem that can't do or understand a topic that you find confusing.
- Note Due Dates. Write down the due dates for homework and dates for exams someplace you'll see them so you don't forget about them.
- Budget Adequate Time For Studying/Homework. It often takes more time studying mathematics to learn the subject than you may require in other classes.
Homework will often take more time than you had originally thought it would. Keep this in mind as you budget time. - Do Homework After Each Class. At the end of each class budget some time to look over the homework from that days lecture and attempt to do it Doing this will allow you time to really work at understanding the concepts covered that day. Do not wait until the last minute to do the homework as this often results in an incomplete homework set and/or an incomplete understanding of the concept.
- Do Homework Without Notes and Book. After the first few homework problems, put your notes and book up and try to do the remaining problems without referring to your notes and/or book. In most cases you will not have these during your exams so get used to doing problems without them.
- Do More Homework. Do not limit yourself to just the homework that your instructor assigns. The more problems that you work the better off you'll be.
- Practice, Practice, Practice. Practice as much as possible. The only way to really learn how to do problems is work lots of them. The more you work, the better prepared you will be come exam time.
- Persevere. You will not just instantly get every topic that is covered in a math class. There will be some topics that you will have to work at before you completely understand. The only way to really grasp some topics is to go home and think about it and work some problems. You will often find that after a little work a topic that initially baffled you will all of a sudden make sense.
- Keep Old Homework and Exams. Do not throw away homework and exams once you get them back. The homework is a good source of study material for exams and both the homework and exams is a good source of study material for comprehensive final exams (if you've got one).
- Don't Forget Your Textbook. If you get stuck on a topic that was discussed in class do not forget that you do have a textbook. Often the text book will contain examples not worked in class and/or a different approach to a problem.
- Seek Help If You Need It. If you are having trouble with your math class you have many options open to you and you should take advantage of them. You can go to your instructor's office hours, go to the tutoring room or hire a tutor to get help.
Here at Math4U, you can register at http://math4ucanada.com/register-for-class/ - Have the Proper Attitude. Always do the best that you can. Do not do try to do just enough to get by. Doing this can lead to major problems if you aren't careful. If you are trying to do just enough to get by then all it takes is one bad exam and you are now failing the course.
You should always do the best that you can and strive for the best grade that you can possible get.
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| 3 awesome <b>tips</b> for <b> - <b>Tips Study Mathematics</b> Blog Posted: 24 Nov 2015 07:59 AM PST  3 tips for studying Mathematics, Engineering and Physics: For students who want to get awesome marks and destroy the final exam!
Today's post is for any technical students who are studying physics, engineering or mathematics. In this post I will give you tips on how to improve your grades and how to smash the final exam! If you feel as though no matter how much time you spend on studying, you can never retain the information, you need to read the following and use these helpful pointers. Tip 1: Don't read the textbook.
If you are used to reading large amounts of content to study for an easy or exam and you usually learn this way, you have probably realised your efforts of applying the same studying technique on mathematics and technical problems have been in vein. This isn't because you are not intelligent or because you are bad at mathematics, it means you have adopted a studying technique used for essay writing and written exams. This technique is not applicable to studying for technical style questions (questions with numbers) where you are solving a numerical problem using mathematical tools. DO NOT read the textbook! The way you learn how to solve technical problems is by engaging in the act of solving technical problems.
I would say that while studying, attempting to solve a problem and then failing, is actually better than getting it correct the first time and moving onto the next problem. When you fail or get a question wrong, it causes you to think and your brain will work harder to try and find the solution, in turn, this 'failing then succeeding' process will create more connections in your brain and cement the solving process for that type of question in your explicit or long-term memory. If you tackle a numerical problem after 'reading' how to solve it, you will most probably fail. Not to mention, it takes so much more brain power to apply the theory to solving the question.
So instead of reading about how to solve the question, just work at solving the question even if you fail. It's ok. You're studying so you get as many chances as you need. Tip 2: Repetition.
Repetition, Repetition, Repetition. In order for you to get proficient at solving numerical problems such as those in mathematics, physics and engineering. You need to study them over, and over, and over. Have you ever wondered how some people can finish a maths exam in one third of the time given and still get an amazing score? It's because, whether or not they are aware of it, they have answered similar questions so many times that it has become second nature to them. If we think of the questions 5 + 5 = or 2 x 3 =, we can answer them so quickly it's almost like we don't need to think at all. Do we need to review the theory of addition or multiplication to answer these questions? No. We have done them so many times that a simple 'process' of computing them is adopted instead of applying the complex 'theory' or rule that governs the operations of '+' and 'x'. This approach of adopting a 'process' rather than a 'theory' can be used in the same way when dealing with more difficult mathematical operations and problems. The only way this 'process' approach can be learned is by repetition and attempting the same type of questions over and over again. This technique will give you the skills you need to leave the exam early and be seen as almost super human by your peers. Tip 3: If you can't answer at first, have a 'Peek'.
If, while studying, you get stuck on a question longer than 10 minutes and can't work it out, have a 'peek' and look at the solution then go back to continue answering the question for yourself. Don't be discouraged if you don't know the answer when studying and think that if you can't work out NOW you're a dumb dumb. If you can't work it out NOW, look at the solution and become familiar with the process needed to solve the problem, and then, have another crack at the question with the solution in your head AND remember in order to build a strong understanding of the 'process' and be able to recognise when you are faced with a problem that requires the same 'process' you need to practice repetition, repetition, repetition, on all possible questions you know will be in the exam. I hope these tips help you smash your mathematics, engineering and physics classes. I am currently writing an eBook on studying and becoming a successful student. It combines the experiences I gained from making a transition from failing in my first year of university to winning and ultimately publishing scholarly articles and becoming a PhD student.
If you are having trouble studying and raising your grades at high school or university, stay tuned to my blog posts. I will be posting many more tips and helpful hints to help you reach your potential.
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