A second type is solving problems for courses such as math, statistics, accounting, physics. As you are practicing a procedure for solving a problem, talk aloud about what you are doing and why. Better still, write down what you are doing and why. When you get stuck, take a short break and try again. If you stay stuck, get help from your professor or a classmate or a tutor in one of the learning labs.
Persistence is the key to success.
An emergency technique, if math is extremely difficult for you, is to begin by working unassigned problems for which you have the answers, to verify that you understand the procedure. A third type of study is the study group. Groups can be either opportunities or dangers. However, the opportunities are equally great. Students in effective groups combine their skills and knowledge as well as motivate each other to greater accomplishments.