Note Taking Methods
Time Management
Memory and Study Tricks
Test Prep Strategies
Campus Resources
100

This method uses a left-hand margin for cues, a note-taking area, and a summary section.

The Cornell Method

100

This 25-minute study + 5-minute break method is a popular time-blocking tool.

What is the Pomodoro Technique

100

Using the acronym “PEMDAS” for math order of operations is an example of this.

What is a mnemonic device?

100

 Reviewing this before class helps you understand lectures better and keeps you from falling behind.

What are the assigned readings / lecture notes?

100

At this Center you can receive free math tutoring in the Winship Building 

Math Achievement Center

200

This note-taking style uses visuals, branches, and connections between ideas.

What is Mind-mapping 

200

Writing down what’s urgent vs. important is part of this prioritization matrix?


Eisenhower Matrix 

200

 Re-reading notes passively is less effective than this method, which requires you to explain the material in your own words.


What is the Feynman Technique?

200

Many students try to cram, but this healthy habit the night before an exam is far more effective.

Getting enough sleep

200

The Library is home to this resource which helps you with developing papers for your classes 

The Writing Center 

300

Writing notes word-for-word from a professor’s lecture is called this, but is often less effective than summarizing.

What is Transcription (or Verbatim Note-Taking)?

300

A daily planner or digital calendar helps students manage this limited resource.


Time 

300

Breaking large amounts of information into smaller, meaningful groups improves memory.


Chunking 

300

On multiple-choice tests, it’s smart to do this first to increase your odds of choosing correctly.

Eliminate wrong answers 

300

Located right outside our classroom, the Learning Center is home to tutoring for these subjects 

Biology and Chemistry 

400

Highlighting everything in a textbook isn’t helpful unless paired with this strategy.

What is active recall

400

 Studying in short, consistent sessions over days instead of cramming is called this.


Spaced Repetition

400

Research shows students recall more when they study in different settings rather than always in the same place.




 What is context-dependent learning (or varied study environments)?

400

If you get stuck on a question during an exam, the best strategy is to do this and return later.

Skip it and come back

400

On the 3rd floor of the library in what area can you use 3D printers, laser cutters, wood burning tools, glass etching tools and more?

the Makers Space 

500

This digital note-taking tool syncs across devices and is popular for organizing class notes.

What is OneNote, EverNote or another digital app

500

 Research shows students should spend about this many hours studying per credit hour each week.


What is 2–3 hours per credit hour?

500

Reviewing material right before sleep can help improve this type of memory consolidation.

What is long-term memory (or sleep-based memory consolidation)?

500

Using practice exams and reviewing old quizzes is smart because professors often do this when making tests.

What is reuse or reword past questions / test similar material?

500

Sending a professional email to this person about deadlines, extensions, or questions can help you in your course 

Who is your professor 

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