Study Habits
Test Prep
Coping with stress
Types of questions
Learning Style
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Getting notes, quizzes and old tests in order
What is ORGANIZATION
100
Flashcards, quizlet
What are ways to turn notes into a study guide?
100
Lack of preparation, poor time management, poor study habits, difficulty understanding material
What causes test anxiety?
100
Multiple choice, True/False, Essay, matching, fill in the blank, short answer
What are different types of exam questions?
100
Auditory, visual and kinesthetic (movement)
What are the three types of learning styles?
200
A spot with little distractions, good lighting and all your supplies.
What is your designated study spot
200
Making lists of what to study daily.
What is organizing your calendar leading up to finals?
200
Getting a good's night's sleep, eating a healthy breakfast, getting exercise in, taking a deep breath, slow down
What are some ways to reduce stress before exams?
200
Arrive early and settle in, read directions carefully, answer the easy questions first, look for context clues, review before you turn in the test.
What are some general tips for test taking?
200
When preparing for exams, read questions out loud, use books on tape, "talk through" study guide with a peer/adult, read essay out loud to see if it answers the question, create musical jingles to aid memorization, discuss ideas out loud
What are tools for auditory learners to use when studying?
300
Asking the teacher for help, getting a tutor, asking questions in class.
What are strategies to use when material is confusing.
300
One of the ;most effective ways of studying material.
What is a study group?
300
Focus on what you know, relax - you are in control, pause when feeling panicked - it will pass
What are strategies to use when anxious DURING the test
300
Circle or underline important words as a clue Read all the answer choices before selecting the best one Cross out answers you know are wrong Look for hints in the test or question Look for answers that have the same language used by your teacher Only choose "all of the above" or "none of the above" if you are CERTAIN
What are strategies to use on multiple choice questions?
300
Use pictures, charts, graphs Use highlighters/color to look at important points Re-write material on flash cards Use multi-media (computer, notebook, text book) Develop written outlines for essay questions
What are tools for visual learners?
400
Putting aside phone, keeping computer screen on work, putting games on a flash drive.
What are ways to keep from being distracted.
400
Understanding concepts and how they fit into the bigger picture.
What is critical thinking (or anticipating the way a question may be asked)?
400
Teachers, peers, counselors, Companeros, parents and academic support teachers.
Who are people you can go to that will help answer questions and reduce stress?
400
Read through the exam Start with a prompt you are comfortable with List main ideas Create a rough outline Use key words the teacher brought up in class If you know possible questions in advance - write up possible answers
What are strategies for essay questions?
400
Take short, frequent study breaks Move about to learn new things Chew gum when studying Teach the material to someone else Walk or pace when memorizing material Draw pictures of material to help memorize how it fits with written word
What are tools for kinesthetic/tactile learners?
500
Working on the most difficult subject first, reading ahead, emailing the teacher when I am stuck.
What are ways to be prepared going into class, or what are strategies to deal with difficult material.
500
Begin studying NOW, put material into a useful study tool, fill out study guides, prepare a study schedule
What are tools that can be used this week?
500
Anticipating what will be on the exam, heart beats a little faster, feeling a little jittery
What does normal stress look like?
500
Eliminate options that are incorrect Give each question a T/F test Look for double negatives in answer Look for absolute words (always, never) Options that are totally unfamiliar will most likely not be the answer Options that grammatically don't fit with the question may not be correct
What are strategies to use when "stuck" on a difficult question?
500
Allows you to streamline studying with most effective ways that work for you Helps you find a study group of peers with similar learning preferences Helps you educate your parents on ways they can help you study - just because something works for them, doesn't mean it will work for you.
What are the benefits of using your learning style preference?
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