Setting Goals
What does the "S" stand for in SMARTER?
Specific
What are the priorities in time management?
Priorities refer to the rearranging of tasks you want to complete.
What's the key to notes?
Repeat, repeat, repeat.
What is thinking critically?
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
What supplies do you need?
You need to maintain office supplies like pens, pencils, paper, notebooks, etc.
What is Backwards planning?
It is a way to set a goal for an academic term.
What is the ABC system?
It is to priorities your tasks. Complete A before starting B and so on.
What does studying productively mean?
It means you will be able to generate, create, enhance, or bring forth information.
How to be judicious?
You need to learn to employ all of your senses in order to observe our people's behaviors.
What is a key concept when trying to study?
Limit background noise and any other distracts.
What are the intermediary goals?
It is a set of smaller goals you need to take in order to achieve long term goals.
What is the ratio between the number of hours of class and the study time?
1:2 is the study time ratio.
What does comprehension mean?
It means the processing of information for greater understanding.
What is creativity?
It is the ability to bring into existence something genuinely new that is valued enough to be added to the culture.
What are the benefits of pre-reading?
It increases self-confidence, increases the ability to interact during class discussions, and increases the ability to link information within the course.
What does the word SMARTER mean when making goals?
It refers to the seven attributes of a well-written goal.
What is the importance of a two-week calendar?
It is important because it keeps your schedule easy to see.
What are the benefits of taking notes?
Taking notes increases your focus and attention, comprehension, recall and recognition, review of concepts, and connections between ideas/ courses.
What are four ways to clarify your thinking?
1. Direct thinking
2. Understood thinking
3. Connect thinking
4. Kick-it-around thinking
What are some recommendations for studying?
Turn off your phone, work on the most difficult subject first, only study for a limited time, etc.
What are the phases in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
1. Self-actualization
2. Esteem
3. Belonging & Love
4. Safety & Comfort
5. Basic Physiological Needs
Personal priorities are anything from exercise, dating, family, friendships, etc.
Academic priorities are tests, quizzes, assignments, homework, etc.
What is the memory process?
1. Sensory Input
2. Sensory Memory
3. Working Memory
4. Long-term Memory
What are the four stages of critical thinking?
1. Think Clearly
2. Focus on the point
3. Question your questions
4. Be judicious
What are the steps to prepare for study sessions?
1. Pre-read materials
2. Realizing the opportunities resulting from preparation
3. Reassessing the relationship between study and life
4. Realization of outcomes from studying