Use the homework assignments and solutions wisely. Practicing will help you determine how well you comprehend the material and what questions you need to ask to build stronger understanding. You will also develop your confidence, speed and accuracy, improving your performance on tests and quizzes. Best practice includes working through the assignment the night it is given, checking your work against the posted solutions and marking which problems you still need clarification or practice to be able to work independently and successfully, talking with classmates or teachers/aids in the math study center or during AM Support about the problems, and reviewing on a regular basis. Some successful students report that making a list of big ideas with a sample problem helps them ensure that they know what kinds of questions to expect on tests and quizzes.