Math MSC – Tips to Succeed
This course requires students to have a balance of strong math ability and strong work ethic. Success is never
guaranteed, and failure is around every corner. Please use the following as a checklist to try and improve:
Basic tips
 I always bring my math notebook, homework book, pencil case and calculator to every class
 I don’t miss math class…ever
 I copy every lesson, including all examples, into my notebook
 I complete all homework to the best of my ability
 I correct my homework when we go over the answers in class
 I complete the practice questions at the start of a class to the best of my ability
 I ask questions in class when something doesn’t make sense
 I go over the corrections to quizzes when they are returned to me
 I go over the corrections to tests when they are returned to me
 I go in for extra help at lunch whenever I have a problem
 I make a thorough memory aid before a test
 I look at the calendar online to know what is coming up
 I look at my marks online to know where I’m at
 When I am absent, I copy down the lesson I missed in my notebook
 When I am absent, I complete the homework that I missed
 When I am absent, I watch the video lesson on Youtube
 When I am absent, I talk to Mr. Khan just to make sure I haven’t missed anything else
 I make arrangements with Mr. Khan regarding my IEP
Intermediate Tips
 I rewatch the video lessons on Youtube if I’m having problems
 I do question after question after question…until it becomes muscle memory
 I complete at least 3 different practice quizzes before a real quiz
 I complete at least 3 different practice tests before a real test
 When working on a practice quiz or test, I actually do the questions first, then look at the answers afterwards
 I complete practice quizzes at least 2 days in advance
 I complete practice tests at least 3-4 days in advance
 I complete practice exams at least 3-4 weeks in advance
 I make a schedule to get extra help at lunch, and I stick to it
 When I go in for lunch time help, I force myself to ask at least one math question
 When I go in for lunch time help, I try working through questions on the board so that others can see, and
we can help each other out
 I talk to students in the other grade 10 Science Math sections to find out what is on their quizzes and their
tests
 I have found a better balance between my academics, my extra-curriculars, and my social life
Advanced Tips
 I read over the lesson before we learn it in class
 I watch the lesson on Youtube before we learn it in class
 I have a separate notebook for practice quizzes and tests
 When working on a practice quiz or test, I try and re-create the environment (no distractions, no help, no
answers, time-limit)
 When marking a practice quiz or test, I bring it to Mr. Khan for him to mark it, instead of marking it myself
 For the midyear exam, I will start collecting practice exams during the month of November, then I will start
completing 1 exam every week during the months of December and January. Before starting a practice
exam, I will ask Mr. Khan to circle the questions that I can complete at that time.
 For the final exam, I will start collecting practice exams during the month of March, then I will start
completing 1 exam every week during the months of April and May. Before starting a practice exam, I will
ask Mr. Khan to circle the questions that I can complete at that time.
 In the back of my notebook, I write down any questions that I didn’t get right…then I redo them
Other Tips
 I have a private tutor that I see weekly
 I access the Learn Quebec website for free online tutoring
 I will attend the afterschool Mock Exams to prepare for the midyear exam
 I will attend the afterschool Mock Exams to prepare for the final exam