Be mindful and present. What the heck does that mean? Well, basically it means that when you study, make sure that you are really focused on studying and that you are thinking about what you are thinking about. Some things in life are checklist. Grocery shopping for instance. You put each item on the list …
Successful students organize information, ask internal questions about what they are hearing, reading or seeing, and are interested. If you are going through the motions of school : attending class, taking notes and completing your reading and written assignments, you are only doing part of the job. ESPECIALLY if you are not already interested in …
You can learn to organize information by using graphic organizers. Graphic organizers are simply blank organizing formats that can be filled in or copied while relating information. Using a graphic organizer helps you see connections between things and organize information. The most basic and easiest to brainstorm with is probably the concept map. You can …
Teachers and textbooks use outlines to present information in an organized fashion. This is meant to help you understand which subjects / parts / items are related and how they fit together. Whether it’s professor-supplied notes or straight lecture, usually a heading of what’s to come is followed by information that fits in that category. …
Some teachers give out notes, some make you start from scratch, but usually, in either situation, the notes are organized in a hierarchy of information. A heading of what’s to come is followed by information that fits in that category. Sometimes there is a sub-heading with some information that is all related but only applies …
Okay, so get out your flashcards…. Nothing new, right? Well, instead of memorizing the fronts and backs, try these ideas… 1) Place your cards into groups of related things or ideas. Anything goes. Find something, anything between a couple of cards and then add other cards that fit in as well. 2) If you are …
Your textbook is your friend : ) Seriously. And if you’re taking an A&P class it cost a humerus and a femur…. (get it – an arm and a leg?). At any rate, get the most out of your textbook. Below is some info from studytips.org on getting the most out of your textbook. “Reading …
More Questions! Last time we talked about asking questions of what you are reading, hearing & seeing. When you formulate questions you are on the road to making connections, can’t help but become a little more interested in the subject and most of the time you get answers! Practice asking questions about things that you …
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Ask questions. I don’t mean raise your hands in class like good girls and boys. I mean question what you are reading. Question what you are hearing. Question what you are thinking. When a question arises as you read and it is in the book, go back, look it up, remind yourself. Asking questions opens …
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Many struggling students do not have an arsenal of learning strategies and fail to make inter-disciplinary (between different fields of study) and intra-disciplinary (between ideas or categories within one field of study) connections. Making connections between topics and ideas improves understanding, retention, and probably increases level of interest. Creative study techniques and assignments that encourage …