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Strong organizational skills can crucial to success in math. Often, a student’s mathematical challenges relate more to a lack of organization than a lack of intellectual ability. As your student prepares for college or the “real world,” organizational skills remain a priority for success in the classroom and on the job. “Organization is the key to success in grammar school, in college and later in life,” says Richard E. Bavaria, Ph.D., vice president of education for Sylvan Learning Center. “Organization will help improve their grades and make them feel much more confident when the college application process comes along.” Help your student stay on top of math homework with a user-friendly planning tool that corresponds to the school year, delineates class schedules and provides helpful reference information. If your child has never used a planner, help him devise a system for recording important information, such as essay deadlines, test days and long-term projects. With larger assignments, using a planner can help your student break down the workload into daily amounts, making it seem more manageable. Your child should review the planner both before and after classes so he’ll be prepared for any upcoming exams or important school events. Computer software tools also help your student stay organized. There are plenty of resources online to help him manage difficult mathematical studies, but you may consider purchasing a CD-ROM that focuses on a topic your student is struggling with. Software programs help your child understand how to arrange a problem logically and often give step-by-step instructions on how to solve a complex problem, from geometry to calculus. So when you can’t remember what you learned in high school math class, consult the computer! A crucial component of organization is time management, especially for students on the verge of college where they will be expected to handle a heavier workload on their own. Your child’s planner is a good place to start teaching him how to manage his time. Encourage your child to plot out each activity and how much time is required to complete it. Help him evaluate his class work on a weekly and monthly basis to gauge what kind of preparation he’ll need to stay on top of his math work. “Have your child create a long-term calendar so long-range projects don’t get done the night before but are spread out evenly over a long period of time,” Dr. Bavaria says. “By being organized they can be sure all the appropriate college entrance steps are done in a timely manner.” Along with time management, learning how to prioritize a varied workload is crucial to successful adult learning. If your child is experiencing difficulty in completing several different projects, ask teachers or guidance counselors how he can manage his work more effectively. Talk with your child about which projects and coursework are more important and why, and create a system to prioritize each item. Much like a math problem itself, the overall course load requires an ordered step-by-step system to ensure academic success. “The most successful students are those who have learned to organize their busy lives,” Bavaria says. “This is a skill that will follow them through to adulthood.” By Natalie Bauer High School Math Worksheet 1.) 10 = x + 3 2.) - 4x + 1 = - 39 3.) 1 + 6x = 11/2 4.) 7 + 3x + 4x = 14 5.) x + 2 = 7x - 40 6.) - 4( - 5 + 2x) = 44 7.) 5x + y = 42 - 4x - y = - 34 8.) 4x - 5y = 26 4x + 5y = 46 9.) 3x + 5y = - 40 x - 5y = 40 10.) - 5x + y = 1 5x - 3y = - 3 Answers: 1.) x = 7 2.) x = 10 3.) x = ¾ 4.) x = 1 5.) x = 7 6.) x = -3 7.) x = 8, y = 2 8.) x = 9, y = 2 9.) x = 0, y = -8 10.) x = 0, y =1 |
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