Students will read college-level texts. Students must acquire content from the textbook and course supplement, including vocabulary, skills, procedures, applications Students read relevant sections of the text and supplement before attending class on that topic. Students read relevant sections of the text and supplement when preparing test answers. Students refer to relevant sections of the text and supplement when performing laboratory exercises. Students will understand lecture material.
Students learn to take accurate and complete class notes.
Students must take notes during class to do well on exams and in-class assignments. Teacher asks written questions of the class based on class materials to be included on exams. Students will participate in classroom discussions. Students exchange ideas, support arguments, document solutions, and ask questions orally when interacting with each other and the teacher. Students have meaningful discussions with each other when working in small groups throughout the school term.