How to Succeed in Physics…and in College 

• Before class preparation

Read the topics before class (light reading).
Make a mental note of troublesome areas.

• Active involvement during class

Stay focused and alert (thinking, reacting). A lecture is not a TV show!

• After class review

Refer to the text for important points learned during the lecture.
Try the suggested Review Questions and/or Problems, if any.

• Class attendance

Very important! Studies consistently show that better attendees do better in class.

• Develop real confidence

The beginning of understanding is the willingness to question your own knowledge.
Learning takes time.

• Studying for exams

Last minute studying does not work!
Attend review sessions.
Get help if you need it.

• Taking exams

Relax!
Read the questions carefully and take your time in answering them.
Aim for a better performance, not a better grade.

• Your teacher can not make you learn Physics…only you can do that!

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