College Algebra — Session Notes

Break down each concept: the rule · a worked example in your own words · your personal gotcha

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Exam / Session
Date
Confidence Dots → Still shaky — needs work Getting there — keep reviewing Solid — fill it in! Rewrite page 2 from scratch before every exam.
① Rule / Formula
② Worked Example (your words)
③ My Gotcha / Watch Out For
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2
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📌 Session Notes & Other Reminders
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Aaron Strauss — College Algebra ✍️ Rewrite page 2 by hand before every exam — the rewriting is the review. Session _______ of _______
My Exam Cheat Sheet
Date
Rewrites  
Fill in one circle each time you rewrite this sheet from scratch
① Identify
What kind of problem is this? What do I reach for? ~20% of the page
② Solve
Formulas, steps, worked examples — compressed into your own words ~55% of the page
③ Check
Mistakes I always make — scan this before submitting every problem ~25% of the page
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