Recommendations for Success in

Mathematics

The following is a list of various categories gathered by the Department of Mathe-

matics. This list is a recommendation to all students who are thinking about their
well-being, learning, and goals, and who want to be successful academically.

Tips for Reading these Recommendations:

• Do not be overwhelmed with the size of this list. You may not want to read
the whole document at once, but choose some categories that appeal to you.

• You may want to make changes in your habits and study approaches after
reading the recommendations. Our advice is to take small steps. Small changes
are easier to make, and chances are those changes will stick with you and
become part of your habits.

• Take time to reflect on the recommendations. Look at the people in your

life you respect and admire for their accomplishments. Do you believe the
recommendations are reflected in their accomplishments?

Habits of a Successful Student:

• Acts responsibly: This student

– reads the documents (such as course outline) that are passed on by the
instructor and acts on them.
– takes an active role in their education.
– does not cheat and encourages academic integrity in others.