While you are studying, surround yourself with the reference books you will need – any books that complement your text and notes or that you have used as a reference. Maybe there aren’t any, but you do have an index, a glossary and a table of contents in your book. Consider this: Would it be …
Find your motivation. Figure out why the heck you are in this class. Are you here because you have to be or because you want to be. If you want to be, then your job is a little easier as you are probably already interested or you have already decided that you want to be …
Be attentive: It is important to pay attention in class. It is important not only for your scholarly success, but also for your relationship with your teacher. If you sit in class and listen actively, a teacher will remember you. A teacher will also realize that you are trying to learn and understand the material. …
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 …