<p>My professor specifically stated this his class will evolve around this textbook, and I'm on chapter 3 and i don't understand a thing. I'm typically a good student, I managed 4 ap classes with a 3.9 gpa my senior year... So I'm not that stupid. The review on it also sucks so I know I'm not the only one (microeconomics/bernheim 2e) [amazon]. I agree with the comments, it's too confusing, and they make the math really difficult to understand!</p>
<p>How can I get pass this class with a incomprehensible textbook and a class that will evolve around just that?... I'm a freshman, any tips? HELP!</p>
<p>Perhaps a tutor makes sense. Many schools offer tutoring at a reduced rate or you may find a grad student or Econ major that can help. Good luck.</p>
<p>I’d purchase an additional textbook, probably a used one. McConnell / Brue and/or Mankiw should do the job. In addition, as my previous posters suggested, talk to your professor.</p>
<p>go to the library and find the section where your textbook is located. Similar texts will be shelved in the same location (good old Dewey decimal system). Look through the other texts and find one that has the same topics but is better written. Check out that text and take it home to use in tandem with your text. When you get home, find a used copy of the better text on line and buy it.</p>
<p>It also wouldn’t hurt to find a study guide for economics, even one of the Dummies series, to break down the basic concepts for you, so that all the rest is just commentary.</p>
<p>Thanks KK^^
I forgot that! Although the idea is the same-- all the text books will be grouped together and another might before theop’s learning style</p>
<p>I had a class like that last year. I tried office hours, but the teacher still wasn’t making any sense, and the textbook was awful. I ended up using other resources to learn the material. You can find lessons on some things on YouTube (even college lectures from other professors that may make more sense) and Khan Academy, and there may be better books out there that make more sense. </p>
<p>If they include additional online resources tap into them. Usually they include outlines of chapters and study materials - and from what I’ve found teachers that follow the book “closely” take test questions from those resources. Office hours will be your best friend, go to the TA and professor and if need be look up other teachers that teach this class if yours isn’t helpful enough. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone to the department and just walked into a random teacher’s office to ask help because mine wasn’t making sense or wasn’t available.</p>