Problems will be returned at the next class period. If you want a copy of the problem for classroom discussion, make a duplicate. Work hard from the start of the course. Don't let up until the course is over. Read the textbook several times.
Critical reading is the key.
The first reading of the chapter should take 20 minutes. Skim the text, looking for the focus of the chapter. The second reading should be very thorough, taking 2-4 hours. Jot notes in the margins, use a highlighter, and take notes. Each example in the text should be worked by hand.