We use Pearson during class for homework and practice. I'm not a Math person, but it was fairly easy for me. All I did was focus on the homework and figure out how to actually solve it and understand it, just then, I would allow myself to move on to the next part. Do not wait until the last minute to study for the exam. If you practice every week and complete the hw on your own, there's a high chance you don't even need to study for the exam.