Home Study
Note Taking
Memory
Test Prep/Taking
Miscellaneous
100
This is what the "GPA" triangle stands for.
What is (G)oal, (P)lan, (A)ction?
100
The six steps of Cornell Notes in order and where/when each step takes place (in class vs. at home).
What are (1) Name/Date, (2) Title, (3) Body of notes, (4) Recall Column, (5) Summary & (6) MIP. Steps 1-3 happen in class & steps 4-6 happen after class or at home.
100
These are the three types of memory we discussed.
What are Sensory, Short-term & Long-Term?
100
These are the 3 columns in the gradual test preparation wedge.
What are every day, 3-5 days before a test & 1-2 days before a test?
100
This is what R=R stands for.
What is REPETITION = RETENTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
200
This is what the "3A" triangle stands for & which "A" is most important.
What is (A)ttendance, (A)ttitude, (A)pplication. Application is the most important (i.e. APPLYING your Readak skills in other classes!)?
200
The different types of processing used in Cornell notes & mind mapping.
What are bottom-up (CN) & top-down (MM) processing?
200
This is the type of memory you use when you "cram" for a test or quiz (BAD!)
What is short-term memory?
200
This is the reason we prepare for tests gradually.
What is the fact that R=R needs to happen over a long period of time, and by preparing gradually we can more effectively store information in our long-term memory. Also, gradual preparation helps reduce test anxiety and boost confidence!
200
These are 4 of the 7 learning styles (or "intelligences") that we discussed.
What are linguistic/verbal, logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, musical, bodily/kinesthetic, interpersonal & intrapersonal?
300
This is what SMART stands for.
What is (S)pecific, (M)easurable, (A)ctionable, (R)ealistic & (T)ime-oriented?
300
Four reasons why we take notes.
What are to retain, to study, to process/understand, to condense/summarize, to use as reference, to pay more attention, and as a form of repetition?
300
The duration of each type of memory.
What is Sensory=Instantaneous/Seconds; Short-term=Brief/Minutes/Hours; Long-term=Forever?
300
One of each of the physical, emotional, behavioral & cognitive consequences of test anxiety.
What are (P) sweaty, shaky, fidgeting, ill, heart racing; (E) regret, anger, frustration, defeat, stress; (B) cranky, cheating, avoidance; (C) "I'm going to fail," thoughts racing, mind goes blank, lose track of time?
300
The rules for a good thesis statement. (Remember: Thesis = argument)
What are (1) Disputable & (2) "So what?"
400
This is why studying while laying in bed is not a good idea.
What is poor posture - this is an ESB (elementary stumbling block). We have trained our bodies to know that reclining or laying down means to relax. It is very hard for your mind to focus when you are telling your body to relax!
400
These are three different uses for mind maps.
What are to study, to condense information, to brainstorm & to plan an essay?
400
The capacity of each type of memory (3).
What is Sensory=Infinite; Short-term=5-9 Memory Units; Long-term=Infinite?
400
These are the 5 steps of test taking.
What are (1) name, (2) write down retention aids, (3) read directions carefully, (4) preread test & (5) check answers BUT do not change without reason?
400
These are 3 pros and 3 cons of studying in a group.
What are (+) different points of view, teach to learn, break from studying alone, quiz each other, get notes that you missed; (-) easy to get distracted, time-consuming, conflicting opinions, could get wrong information, different focus areas/skill levels?
500
These are the 3 causes and solutions of mind wandering.
What are (1) Physical - Identify patterns, take care of beforehand; (2) Emotional - Jot pad; (3) External - Find a good, distraction-free study environment?
500
These are eight characteristics of good notes.
What are neat, organized, legible, concise, accurate, consistent, systematic, key points, summarized, bullet points, no full sentences, use markings (color, underline, highlight, etc.), use abbreviations, skip lines... There may be more - this one is at the judge's discretion ;)
500
These are 5 of the retention aids we discussed.
What are visualization, chunking, association, alphabetical order, numbering, acronyms, acrostics, songs/rhymes, key words, and repetition?
500
These are 4 causes of procrastination & their solutions.
What are (1) Boredom/Laziness - Keep goals in sight; (2) Distractions - Good study environment; (3) Bad Habits - Use as rewards; (4) Task is overwhelming - Break it up; (5) Too much to do - Plan a schedule; (6) Breaks too long/few - Use 45/5 Rule?
500
This is where the name "Readak" comes from.
What is READ ACtively! You'll learn all about active reading soon - get excited!
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