Attedn class

These notes have been prepared by © Keith Montgomery, Department of Geography and Geology.

Eighty percent of success is showing up. (Woody Allen)

Attending class and taking notes begins the learning process and shortens study time afterwards.
You can ask questions right there and then and likely save yourself time later.
You will get an idea of what material in the text the instructor thinks is important and clues as to what might appear on tests -- again, this will enable you to study more effectively and efficiently.
You often find answers to possible test questions being discussed.
You will get up-dated material and ideas not appearing in texts.
You will obtain the latest information on tests and take-home essays and have more time to complete them.
While attendance is usually not monitored, most instructors are aware of who attends and this can help your grade.
Most of what you're paying for is to be found in class instruction -- so get your money's worth!
You will feel more connected to the class and so be better motivated to do well.
You will be able to test out your own ideas and respond to the ideas of others.
Others' notes rarely make complete sense to someone else -- "getting the notes" will not work.
Note-taking and thinking skills are sharpened by attending lectures -- skills you can use in your career.

So how many reasons do you want? ATTEND and JOIN IN! Your grade will be the better for it.