Read carefully each section of the textbook that we cover.
Reading a math book is not like reading a novel, and can be
frustrating at first.  For a rationale on why you should
do it, and advice about how to get the most out of your
reading, go to <a href=
"/~scofield/courses/materials/syllabus/reading_rationale_and_howto.shtml">
this page</a>.

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Do so either the day we cover it, or in anticipation the night
before.  The sections we will cover are indicated on the
<a href="../calendar/">course calendar</a>,
which, though subject to change, is fairly reliable
for about a week in advance of the current day.