Being a mathematics major at Prairie View A&M University, I have had my fair share in the use of Hawkes. I have used the website for five different classes for the past two years. Many of the features in Hawkes are extremely helpful, but some features especially stand out and push me to be successful.
While completing a problem in the Practice tab, there is a section at the bottom left that says “Tutor.” This leads to three different options: Step-by-Step, Learn, and the overall solution.
The Step-by-Step guides you through the question as you answer it. Each step has directions that assist you through the question. The next tab refers the student to the interactive eBook format called the Learn mode. This helps students who need to return and be refreshed with the book’s terminology and examples. There are also videos within this section that guide the students through the lessons’ examples.
The last tab is labeled “Solution.” This provides students with a big-picture solution view before the students try it themselves. This is also handy when a student gets an answer wrong and needs to compare their work to the work that is shown on Hawkes.
Another tool that Hawkes provides is the ability to create your own Practice Test. This function allows the students to create quizzes for themselves using specific chapters to cater to their needs. This is an amazing tool to use when preparing for exams. Students can use it while studying to test their ability to solve problems they struggle with.
I typically use the solution tab within the practice section throughout my classes. I learn best when I see the question worked out in front of me. I feel as though Hawkes has helped me understand these different subjects better than any teacher has explained to me. As a tutor myself, this tab also gives me a quick reminder of the steps to help me teach different math subjects to others. Sometimes, I forget how to solve a step in a problem, so Hawkes being one button click away is amazing.
Exploring and using some of these features would significantly help your learning experience. Finding these features mixed with everyday learning habits could boost your productivity and learning ability. Don’t miss out on these helpful features available in your Hawkes student dashboard!
Trenton Jeffers is a sophomore at Prairie View A&M University, where he majors in Mathematics. He hopes to graduate with a teacher certification to begin teaching his favorite subject, Algebra. In his spare time, he tutors his peers in different math subjects. He also enjoys playing video games and basketball with his friends.
