Using the Class Syllabus
Your class syllabus is a very helpful tool when you’re taking a subject. It is basically a summary and a description of topics that are to be covered for a semester in one subject. It may also contain grading policy, schedule of class activities, including tests, classroom rules and many more. It’s basically all in there. Use it, and use it wisely, and you will have less problems keeping up with class work.
Take note of your professor’s contact information and consultation schedule. This is important not only when you need to schedule for an appointment with your professor if you need to have things explained on a one-on-one setting, but you also have means of informing your professor if you cannot make it to class or if some other emergency happens.
Mark dates. This is great if you have a planner or a calendar that helps keep you track of deadlines of assignments or dates of tests, etc. Once you’re given a syllabus, make sure to copy the dates into your planner or calendar. Remember, most professors won’t remind you of deadlines.
Check the course materials needed. This will help you prepare books or other special resources that you will need in class.
Take note of the grading policy. Make sure that you follow the special instructions or guidelines indicated (no matter how strict or weird they may be). Some professors deduct points or worse, refuse to take in assignments or papers just because they don’t follow the write format.
Use the syllabus to manage your workload. This way you’ll be able to schedule which topics to study, or which assignment to work on. This will help keep you from cramming.
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