Tutorials are often designed as smaller groups or classes that are led by a TA or graduate student. Tutorials are often not optional because they give you an opportunity to delve deeper into concepts, and attendance may contribute to your participation mark!
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Tutorials are important for your learning because you can:
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Ask your questions and get clarification
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Work through exercises, discussion topics, and concepts that will enhance your understanding of the lecture material
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Solve problems in a team, develop your group skills, and get to know your peers better which may come in handy when picking group members for group projects
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Prepare for and/or review midterms and exams
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Clarify any concepts that you might not understand
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Practice presentations public speaking
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Learn to respectfully present counterarguments and cope with conflict/constructive criticism
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Take notes