The most effective way to use your summary notes are...
To ask yourself the questions you prepared aloud & to answer them out loud as often as you can
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What are some hints to help you with multiple choice exams?
1)Try to answer the question before looking at answers
2)Answer questions you know first. Mark & go back to questions you're unsure of.
3)Your first instinct is usually correct
4)Take questions at face value
5)Watch the meaning of sentences containing double negatives. Cross out both negatives
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How many exam study tips does the book give you?
11
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Are long work sessions better than short work sessions? Why or why not?
Short, you will only wear yourself out with long ones.
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What are some college support resources?
1)career placement offices
2)counseling, health services
3)financial aid, housing
4)student association
5)resident directors, assistants
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What are two things study checklists will cover?
1) What you have to study
2) Amount of time it will take to cover all the material
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If you don't know the answer to a question what should you do?
Take a guess
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Why is it not advised to cram any information one or two days before a test?
It's not considered learning and you will forget it in a couple of days.
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What will help you deal with schoolwork anxieties?
Good time-management & Success Skills
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In the student life survey do they ask any questions regarding your life outside of the academic perspective?
Yes, under nonacademic support systems
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How long does it take to prepare a study checklist?
15 Minutes
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When reading a question what are some words to help better understand it?
Varies (pg. 57)
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What are the 4 steps of cramming?
1) Be selective
2)Question & Answer
3)Rehearse
4)Do your best
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Why is it bad to carry around a lot of cash?
People generally spend as much as they have with them
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What are two things that will help you make new friends in college?
1)start a conversation
2)be a good listener
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What are the three steps towards effective studying?
1)Study Checklist
2)Summary Sheet
3)Practice Test
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What are 3 exam study tips?
1)Be prepared
2)Do your homework
3)Review regularly
4)Study your weakest subjects first
5)Ask for help
6)Understand vs. Memorize
7)Look at old exams
8)Attend end of semester classes
9)Review in a group
10)Don't study too long
11)Eat well and get a good night sleep
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Why is it important to attend end of semester classes?
Valuable information is outlined in the last few classes of the semester
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Name something that can bridge your financial gap
A part-time job
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Do they ask you if you need day care system in a student life survey?