HIGH SCHOOL

Time is structured by others

Students will usually be told what their responsibilities are and corrected if their behavior is out of line

Most classes are arranged for the student

Students are NOT responsible for knowing what it takes to graduate

COLLEGE Students manage their

own time Students are old enough

to take responsibility for what they do and do not do, as well as for the consequences of their decisions

Students arrange their own schedule in consultation with their advisor

Students are expected to know and apply complex graduation requirements

HIGH SCHOOL Teachers provide

students with information they miss when absent

Teachers often write information on the board to be copied by student

Teachers often remind students of assignments and due dates

Students will usually be told in class what is needed to learn from assigned readings

COLLEGE Professors expect students

to get any notes they miss from a classmate

Professors may lecture nonstop, expecting students to identify the important points in their notes (GOOD note taking is a must!)

Professors expect students to read, save, and consult the course syllabi

It is up to the student to read and understand assigned materials

HIGH SCHOOL

Testing is frequent and covers small amounts of material

Teachers frequently conduct review sessions, pointing out the most important concepts

Grades are given for most assigned work

“Effort counts”

COLLEGE Testing is infrequent and

may be cumulative, covering large amounts of material

Professors occasionally offer review sessions and students are expected to be active participants

Grades may not be provided for all assigned work

“Results count”

After accumulating 30 hours of college credit, no one looks at your high school grades

College grades on a transcript are forever No “do-overs”

Attend all class sessions ON TIME! You can’t know exactly what goes on in class

unless you are there Listening and participating in discussions is more

effective than reading someone else’s notes Read the book!

Read the sections to be covered in class beforehand. This will help you participate in class discussions.

Don’t expect to understand every new topic the first time you see it! This could lead to disappointment and frustration Understanding Math takes time Don’t give up the first time!!

Budget your time effectively Spend as much time as it takes for you to

master the material There is not set formula ▪ General Rule of Thumb: You should expect to

study 2-3 hours per week OUTSIDE of class for each unit of credit (3 credit course x 3 hours study time = 9 hours TOTAL)

Work problems every day!!! In math, this is the key to success!!! Answers to odd-numbered problems given

in back of textbook Ask questions as needed

Use resources available Seek help from instructor during office

hours Study groups with other classmates ▪ Beware—come prepared to participate. Having

someone else show you how to work a problem is NOT the same as working the problem yourself

FREE tutoring in GHC Library▪ HOURS: Monday 9-2, 4-7 Tuesday 9-2

Wednesday, 9-2 Thursday 9-2, 4-7

Respect your right to privacy of educational records (FERPA)

Be accessible to you (This includes maintaining regular office hours.)

Discuss academic performance and the implications of poor academic performance

Make referrals to appropriate resources as needed (This includes Tutorial Services, Financial Aid, and Counseling & Career Services)

 Know and communicate mathematics concepts to you

Accept final responsibility for all decisionsKnow and comply with the academic

policies and procedures of the College Ask questions!  If you do not understand a

concept, ask questions until you do. Be aware of your academic performance Regularly check GHC email account Observe assignment deadlines Participate fully in the class by completing

assignments on time and attending class

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