How to Comprehend

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Show real interest in technical and analytical matters.

   Be sure to take the lower and intermediate courses before diving into advanced topics (for you).
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   Step 2: Study quickly with a positive attitude.

   Don't stare or get foggy.
   
   Get enough rest too.
   
   Relax when possible... but pop back up.
   
   Smile Like You Mean It when you really want to understand a step or an answer to a question.
   
   It will make you open to the subject.
   
   Nod as if agreeing and act positively.
   
   Shake your head "Yes!" and Actively Learn During Lectures, sincerely open and listening. , Be ready to discuss in class; overcome stage-fright by participating.
   
   Even volunteer to lead class discussion informally; don't make a scene.
   
   Don't pose and posture to seem intelligent
   -- but be engaged in the deeper topics. ,, Use your will to: actively listen, read, watch Youtube videos on the topic and avidly learn. , Sit on or near the front row, if you are willing to be involved and open. ,, Involve other people in your questions by asking: "Has anyone figured this one out, and can anyone explain it?"
   
   , Listen to the teacher and to the students who are participating. ,,"
   
   "That's good!"
   
   or "You got it!"
   
   and "Right! That's the way!"
   
   , Do the homework and do it over, or do similar problems 16 hr per day (if you want) until you are sure that and how you "got it".
   
   Take reasonable, short breaks when studying. , Maybe you have a lab instructor or tutor, or a friend in the same class who will work on homework or other assignments with you. ,
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   Step 3: Read the material for meaning(s).

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   Step 4: Take notes while listening (revise your notes) and when you read the assignment

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   Step 5: so you can ask logical questions and point out some important issues.

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   Step 6: Overcome Bad Mental Hygiene

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   Step 7: concentrate; which includes: No daydreaming about work

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   Step 8: fun and dating -- or friends and sports

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   Step 9: Clear your mind of distractions and clarify your doubts--if you have any; even get extra/extreme help

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    Step 10: but only after class hours without disturbing the class.

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    Step 11: Be sharp

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    Step 12: not just faking interest

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    Step 13: by really trying to comprehend the material and you can become sharper

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    Step 14: keener and wiser.

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    Step 15: Be persistent and so ask as many reasonable questions as you need.

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    Step 16: Be ready for questions: so

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    Step 17: don't let your guard down (like daydreaming)

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    Step 18: but think positively and don't think much about other than the subject that you need to be focusing on.

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    Step 19: Give your close attention to whomever has the floor.

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    Step 20: Agree quickly with lecture

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    Step 21: with the teacher and with students who go to the board and give solutions--showing how the answer is found

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    Step 22: but don't be too quick to take the wrong advice or teasing (don't be too sensitive...).

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    Step 23: Quietly

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    Step 24: but noticeably say sincere affirmations like "Okay..."

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    Step 25: "Yeah!

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    Step 26: Participate in the whole class activity

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    Step 27: your small group

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    Step 28: or board work (go to the board and try to do the problem).

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    Step 29: Schedule your homework for the subject

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    Step 30: be on time.

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    Step 31: Get help

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    Step 32: if you need it.

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    Step 33: Memorize and apply vocabulary

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    Step 34: definitions

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    Step 35: formulas

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    Step 36: read and recite proofs

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    Step 37: axioms

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    Step 38: postulates

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    Step 39: laws of science and math.

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