Also, if you are going to ask for an exception to an established class policy or procedure, it is often best to make an appointment and do so in private. Start or Join a Study Group. It is often helpful to study with a group of other students taking the same class. This gives you a convenient way to ask questions about assignments, share insights, compare notes and quiz each other in preparation for exams. Don't be afraid to ask questions when you are not sure about something.
Instructors usually appreciate questions as a way of clarifying what they are teaching.
Asking questions is the most direct way to find out what you need to know. If you have a question concerning College policy or procedure, the campus counseling and advising center can usually be of some assistance. Use Supplemental Textbooks. If you are having difficulty following the material presented in a text, you can often find another text covering the same material in a different way. By doing a little research in the library, you can locate another book that is more in tune with the way you like to learn, that provides examples or presents the material in a clearer fashion.