Students determine problems they have with math and use strategies to overcome the problems. Teacher requires students go over missed items on quizzes and exams to determine if patterns exist in errors. Teacher models good test preparation activities. Evaluate their own strengths, limitations, and interests. Students examine their graded tests, quizzes, and homework to determine if they are making consistent or systematic errors.
Teacher gives students regular and frequent feedback on performance on homework, quizzes, and exams.
Set attainable academic and career goals. Students who register for a course have the proper mathematical background that will enable them to be successful in that course. Diagnostic tests are given on the first day of class to check for prerequisite knowledge. Reinstruction on missing prerequisite knowledge is done during the fist week of class. Students who do not have the proper prerequisite knowledge are encouraged to switch to a different course.