Test Prep
What is the name of the curve that shows how quickly we forget information if we don't review it?
The Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve
Need to relax? This type of music can lower anxiety and blood pressure
Soothing Music
This study strategy involves taking regular breaks at increasing intervals
From the Needs Analysis survey. Which area of learning did students feel they needed the most help with? (Hint: it's one of the presentation topics!)
Focus and Concentration
What is professor Thomsons first name?
Gregory (Greg)
Highlighting and Rereading notes are examples of what kind of studying?
Passive Review
A little out of sorts? This is the first step to time management success!
Decluttering your work space
Paying attention? This is the biggest focus killer for university students
Cellphones
You can't cram this into your schedule, but it's just as important as studying for memory and focus, what is it?
Getting Proper Sleep
Ready for Christmas? This is the last day of classes before the final exam period
December 4th
What is the ratio for the middle portion of a Cornell Notes template?
The ratio is 30% and 70% (30% questions and 70% for main notes)
When you're stressed for weeks on end, this body system throws up its hands and says "you're on your own"! leaving you more likely to catch a cold
Immune System
Instead of starting to work on your final paper, you might grab a snack, do your laundry, or watch TikTok's. What is the name of this common habit?
Procrastination
Short, focused bursts of studying with breaks in between are called what?
Pomodoro Sessions
SMU opened its doors in this decade, way before smartphones existed
the 1800s (1802 specifically)
Your brain loves to forget if you dont remind it! How much new information is lost within a few hours to days without efforts to review?
Up to 70%
What is the first step for a more peaceful path?
Eat a healthy diet
Can't get things done because you're distracted? What is the foundation of productivity
Focus
Active Recall
Busy man! This is the class Professor Thomson teaches before our course (bonus 100pts if you know the university too!)
Organizational Behaviour (OB) at The Mount (Mount Saint Vincent University)
A student quizzes themselves on flashcards instead of rereading notes, which powerful learning technique are they using?
Active Recall
Be a dreamer! But don't overdo it. This is an important part of setting goals
Be realistic (Set achievable goals)
What is the recommended ratio of work to breaks in the first 4 rounds of studying using the Pomodoro Technique
Work for 25 minutes and break for 5 minutes
Need an A? What is recommended when studying for an exam instead of cramming the night before?
Spacing study sessions or Start studying early
This person became the president of SMU on July 1st 2025
Dr. Michael Khan