Then work on the problems at the end of the section without referring to the text, as much as possible. If you really need to peek at the text, do so, but then try doing the problem later without peeking. Use any strategy you need to understand the concepts, problems and procedures. But, do not stop at this stage. Practice doing problems from memory.
Most students do too many different problems of one type.
Then do them over and over from memory until you can do them in your sleep. Practice doing problems until you can do them both accurately and quickly. Students often run out of time in math exams. If you practice problems until you can work quickly as well as accurately, then you will finish early and have extra time to check your work, or spend extra time working on that one difficult problem. Learning Skills Program Resources Related to Problem Solving Workshops Math Anxiety A Math Anxiety workshop is generally offered at some time during each term.