
Whenever I come across a good explanation video online, I add a link to it here. These lead to other webpages with links to specific videos on the Khan Academy or other online video learning websites that match the topics we are covering in that chapter. Just reading the ideas again or getting the book's slightly different explanation style might help in understanding.ģ) Watch the Khan Academy learning video links on my website - At the bottom of our class page on my teacher website I have a 're-learning' section with links for each chapter.

Sometimes, students get so used to learning only from the class lessons that they forget that there is another explanation of the material in the textbook.

Planning to leave more time for homework may help.Ģ) Re-read the textbook explanations and examples - Our textbook is actually very good and has good, detailed examples and explanations. This does, unfortunately, mean that homework takes more time.but if students aren't checking their answers, they sometimes don't find out they don't really understand something until the next quiz or test. Below are some things that might help: Things you can do at home.ġ) Complete all homework assignments on time, and spend more time on your homework - Often students, especially honors students, have so many things going on that they are just trying to get their homework done as quickly as possible for the sake of getting the homework points, but homework is really supposed to be a process of trying something, checking your answers, seeing if you get things correct, and if not, asking questions until you do understand.

But it does mean that you might need to work harder in this class than you have in previous math classes in order to receive top grades. Sometimes good students who are used to getting As in their math classes, find that they aren't getting an A and wonder, 'what is wrong?' The truth may simply be that this is the first time you've really been challenged in a math class - and that is a good thing, not a bad thing.

Honors math classes, such as honors algebra 3-4, are designed to be fast-paced and challenging for all students, even students who have always been 'good at math'. Improving your grades in honors math classes
