TRIO SSS Courses and Instruction

Courses and Instruction:

Everyone can use strategies for more effective note and test taking, and who wouldn't like to improve their reading speed and comprehension? Basic computer skills, study skills, and reading improvement classes, taught by Student Support services instructors are offered every semester. Course credit is optional. (Look under Education in the NDSU Registration Schedule) Small class sizes allow the instructor to focus attention on teaching you.

SSS students can take our courses at no cost to them. However, if a participant wishes to take any of our classes for credit, you will need to officially register and pay the NDSU tuition and other fees for one-credit. All of our courses are graded on an A-F scale.

EDUC 121: Strategies for Reading and Writing

Formally titled EDUC 121: Critical Reading, this course is a one-credit graded class that is offered each session as a joint effort between TRIO Student Support Services and the School of Education. The class uses a workshop format based on the curriculum for the ENGL course you are enrolled in for the semester. Students will work with the instructor on whatever assignment they are currently drafting/researching etc. for their English course.

Class Learning Objectives:

  • Develop the necessary vocabulary and perspective to evaluate and understand their writing assignments
  • Develop a foundation for critical thinking with the goal of evaluating arguments, opinions, and claims in their own writing as well as the writing of others
  • Develop an understanding of the concepts of genre, audience, and purpose in relation to reading and writing critically
  • Develop a personal writing process from brainstorming through final revisions
EDUC 123: Study Skills

Study Skills (EDUC 123) is a one-credit graded class which is offered each session as a joint effort of Student Support Services and the School of Education. The basic skills needed to do well at NDSU are taught in a concise, easy to follow format that is designed to make you a better student in all classes. EDUC 123 offers you the opportunity to become the student that you always wanted to be.

Topics included in the class:

  • Getting ready to learn
  • Learning Styles
  • Goal setting 
  • Time management
  • Memory and learning
  • Taking lecture notes
  • Improving concentration
  • Reading your textbook
  • Organizing text information
  • Preparing for exams
  • Taking objective exams
EDUC 291: Math Study Strategies

Math Study Strategies (EDUC 291) is a one-credit graded class which is offered each session as a joint effort of Student Support Services and the School of Education. The basic skills needed to do well in university math classes are taught in a concise, easy to follow format that is designed to make you a better math student. EDUC 291 offers you the opportunity to become the math student that you always wanted to be.

Topics included in the class:

  • Self-Awareness of Math-Learning 
  • Reduce Math Anxiety
  • Reduce Math Test Anxiety
  • Improve Your Math Test-Taking Skills
  • Understanding & Improving the Memory Process
  • Improve Your Studying Techniques Based on Individual Preferences
  • Manage Your Time Effectively
  • Create a Positive Study Environment
  • Course Specific Skill Building
  • Homework Skills
  • Preparing for Finals
UNIV 220: Careers or Graduate School Prep

Details coming soon!

 

For more information about classes offered through TRIO SSS please contact your TRIO SSS Education Specialist or call the TRIO Office at 701-231-8028.

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