After having a conversation with a friend, I realized I had gone through several different “approaches” for interacting with the University of Waterloo’s student server for completing some of my coursework. While I think the workflow I have right now is the best that I have used, that is also what I thought with each of the previous iterations so I’m positive that this will probably change in the future again....
It has come to my attention that a method that I use to study is uncommon and apparently strange. As such, I have decided to record it here in the hopes that someone might find it useful. The method involves memorizing the outlines of text written in my notes. By crossing my eyes slightly, I am forced to view my notes as messy graphite blobs. By memorizing the general shapes and sizes of these blobs, I find it easier to recall information during tests....
MTHEL 99 is a math “refresher” course that is provided to undergraduate students during the summber before 1A at the University of Waterloo. The course content covers all knowledge that a student should know before beginning any math courses at Waterloo. Topics covered include: Inequalities and Absolute Values, Radicals and Rational Expression, Trigonometry, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Polynomials, and Introductory Calculus. Each topic has a corresponding assessment that must be completed with a minimum of 75%, and a combined average of 85% in order to receive a pass....