Reading
Read something a second time
Take your time
Take a deep breath
Leave it and come back to it
What should you do when reading is tough?
The note taking method that's based on a cue column
What is the Cornell method?
A to-do list that includes exactly what you will use to practice for a test
What is a study checklist?
A reminder that you can choose your response to an event
What is "I create it all?"
When should you review your notes?
Before you read
What is Phase 1 of Muscle Reading?
Notes you use when preparing to write a paper
What are research notes?
What is one strategy for answering a multiple choice question?
It's not the same as giving in, it's letting go.
What is detaching?
A type of dictionary with more complete information about words and definitions as well as the history of each word
What is an unabridged dictionary?
What is the primary-recency effect?
Putting a concept in the middle, using key words, creating links between key words and the central concept
What is mind mapping?
Daily, weekly, and major reviews
What are three types of reviews for tests?
Because pictures can sometimes lead to misaligned expectations, disappointment, or judgment
Why should we notice pictures and then let them go?
Record the lecture, ask questions, read the material in advance
What are some techniques to use when your instructor speaks fast?
Finding a children's book on the subject
Reading it over a few times
Creating summaries
Trying the Corson technique
What is a strategy to improve your understanding of a topic when reading difficult material?
To keep the neural pathways that constitute memory open
To move things from short term to long term memory
What is the purpose of reviewing materials and/or notes?
How you do on a test on a certain time/day
To avoid taking a victim mentality or becoming a victim of circumstance
Why should you take responsibility and adopt a "create it all" mentality?
Points written on the board, eye contact or body language, items on handouts, headlines
What are some clues of possible test questions?
Recite, review, and review again
What are the three parts of Phase 3 of Muscle Reading?
Observing, recording, and reviewing
What are the three parts of effective note taking?
Mentally yell "stop"
What is a strategy for overcoming test anxiety?
A way to prevent negative emotions from getting in the way
What is detachment?
Think of it as a performance
What is how to think about/approach a test?