Studying
Test Taking
Organization
Tips for keeping Focused while studying
Time Management
100
This place should be distraction free, where you feel comfortable. It should be a consistent place that you use (your room, kitchen table, or library)
What is the study environment?
100
Statements with absolutes are likely false (Always, every, never), statements with qualifiers are often true (frequently, sometimes, generally,
What is a test taking strategy for multiple choice questions?
100

This should include the date, the title, underlining and highlighting important information. You should keep these separated by subject.

What are organized notes?

100

_____ and alert will make studying much easier and allow you to retain more information

What is keeping your body?

100

Writing down due dates for these will help in general study skills

What is discussion forums, assignments, and quizzes?

200
You can flip these back and forth to help you study for quizzes. Ideal use for vocabulary terms, dates to remember, and anything else you may need to quiz yourself on.
What are flash cards?
200
Look for clues such as “an” before a word that starts with a vowel sound,
What is a test taking strategy for fill in the blank questions?
200
This means glancing through the chapter headings and subheadings
What is getting the "Big Picture"?
200

Take a short break, get up and do something, stretch, take a work or get something to eat and drink

What can you do after studying for long periods of time?

200

Do discussion forum first, you can start a load of laundry too! Walk the dog, next. While you are washing dishes, you can listen to your textbook read your chapter. They key is choosing things that are important, first!

What is prioritizing?

300
This is a study trick that can help you with memorization. It is a pattern of phrases, words, ideas or associations. Give the group an example!
What is a mnemonic device?
300
Before a test you should first ______

What is have several study sessions prior to the day you take the test?

300
This will help you organize or manage all of your activities, assignments, and projects. You should keep track of this on a daily basis!b
What is a to-do list or a planner?
300
You should always get plenty of _____ when trying to stay focused while studying

What is sleep?

300
Divide your time by what needs to be completed, don't forget to take breaks for activities that you enjoy!
What is time management?
400
You should avoid this! Trying to study everything right before the test. Instead you can use time management and organize to better prepare yourself.
What is cramming?
400

At what point should you relax and take slow deep breaths if you need to calm yourself down?

What is during the test?

400
Name one organizational thing you have changed since this group began?
What is your way of remaining organized?
400

Promotes alertness and makes it easier to retain more information

Why is eating a balanced diet important in studying?

400
You should do this before you begin an assignment to determine how long it will take to complete it!
What is skimming?
500

You read at the end of the chapters to get the general idea

What are the summary paragraphs?

500

This is a test taking strategy you should use with ALL tests, no matter what the format is!

What is following directions (reading all directions)?

500

This is one way you can make sure you are spending enough time everyday on studying, completing homework, and reviewing materials.

What is setting a certain time aside each day to study and stick to it?

500

Above all else, you should always take time out for

What is fun?

500
TRUE or FALSE. You should do the easy assignments first, and save the more difficult ones for later!
FALSE! You should do the harder subjects first. Take a break and then complete your easier assignments!
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