How To Read A Math Textbook Notes

The document provides a step-by-step process for effectively reading a math textbook. It involves skimming the material first to get an overview, then reading in more depth while circling unfamiliar words and highlighting important concepts. Key steps include reflecting on new information, asking an instructor questions, and reviewing highlighted material and glossary terms before doing problems or tests. The overall goal is to learn efficiently by focusing on essential ideas and addressing gaps in understanding.

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How To Read A Math Textbook Notes

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How a math textbook is read

is different than how

people are taught how

to read

readers are expected to

go over the material fast

if they don’t get a

word they have to go on

Step 1

skim the reading material

you have to read

read the intro / chapter summary

try to connect new material

to material you already know

step 2 -

while going over material

circle words you don’t understand

step 3

highlight important material that

will be on the test

/ mentioned in the lecture

step 4

When going over examples

go over each step

in the examples
step 5 -

make a note of words /

material you don’t understand

if you understand them u

can erase the marks

if you still don’t understand

then re-read the page

/ look up the material / words

step 7 -

Step 7 - If you do not understand the material, follow these eight points, one after the other, until you
do understand the material
Point 1 - Go back to the previous page and reread the information to maintain a train of thought.
Point 2 - Read ahead to the next page to discover if any additional information better explains the
misunderstood material.
Point 3 - Locate and review any diagrams, examples or rules that explain the misunderstood material.
Point 4 - Read the misunderstood paragraph(s) several times aloud to better understand their meaning.
Point 5 - Refer to your math notes for a better explanation of the misunderstood material.
Point 6 - Refer to another math textbook, computer software program or video tape that expands the
explanation of the misunderstood material.
Point 7 - Define exactly what you do not understand and call your study buddy for help.
Point 8 - Contact your math tutor or math instructor for help in understanding the material.
Step 8 - Reflect on what you have read. Combine what you already know with the new information
that you just read. Think about how this new information enhances your math knowledge. Prepare
questions for your instructor on the confusing information. Ask those questions at the next class
meeting.
By using this reading technique, you have narrowed down the important material to be learned. You
have skimmed the textbook to get an overview of the assignment. You have
carefully read the material and highlighted the important parts. You then added to your notetaking
glossary unknown words or concepts.
Remember: The highlighted material should be reviewed before doing the homework problems, and the
glossary has to be learned 100 percent before taking the test.