For every hour of lecture you attend, you should spend "this" amount of time studying for that same class
What is
Two Hours
100
By creating one of "these" in a weekly or daily format, you can compartmentalize your priorities and make time for what is important
What is a schedule
100
No matter which note-taking style you prefer, using "this" can help you save room for any additional notes later
What is only one side of the paper
100
Make yourself more than a number! By visiting your professor during "these" you will stand out from the rest of your class.
What is office hours
100
Instead of pulling questions from the text, most instructors get their test questions from "here".
What is lecture notes
200
"This" technique, done every two hours or so, will help you to increase your retention and reduce burn out. (alternating subjects
What is alternating subjects
200
Rather than cramming a large task into a small window of time, you should plan to do "this" to give yourself a larger amount of time
What is over-estimate time for tasks
200
According to "this" method of taking notes, students create a 2 and 1/2 inch margin on the right side of the paper
What is Cornell method
200
Sit in "this" part of the class, so you are sure to see and hear everything your professor does.
What is in front
200
Participating in class by adding thoughtful comments or asking intelligent questions is an example of "this".
What is being actively involved
300
Create a study place free from all of "these": no cell phones, annoying friends, or AIM messaging here! You mean business!
What is
distractions
300
Breaking down large projects into smaller tasks will help ease the stress of completing your work. When setting "these", be sure to be realistic
What is goals
300
Definitions, repetitions, examples, transitional words and direct announcements are all types of "these" signals
What is Verbal
300
One of the best ways to determine if you understand class material is to explain it to someone else. Forming "these" can be a huge help in your study process, and will make your class feel smaller.
What is study groups
300
One of the easiest ways to be prepared for class and to actively listen is to read "this" before class
What is the text
400
Asking yourself, "What do I really have to do to be successful in this class?" is a great start to setting "these
What is priorities
400
Be sure to find time to sleep! Memory and problem solving ability improve with "this" amount of sleep per night.As a bonus: Each extra hour up to "this" amount provided significantly better results
What is six and nine
400
Taking notes in "this" style means showing major topics and lists secondary points or supporting details by indenting them under major topics without using a numbering system
What is Informal Outline
400
: Do "this" whenever you can: ask questions, give insightful comments and volunteer if the opportunity presents itself.
What is participate
400
Active listening not only involves listening to what your instructor is saying, but also "this".
What is understanding what she/he means
500
An ideal study break should be "this" long
What is 10 minutes
500
Doing what can be done now instead of doing it later is avoiding "this," which is a major problem with most people you meet
What is procrastination
500
Most instructors speak at a rate of about 125-150 words per minute when giving a typical lecture; by doing "this" you will be able to get most of the important information written down
What is abbreviating
500
You should review "these" at least twice per week: once at the end of class, and again a few days later to focus on larger concepts
What is notes
500
: Letting your instructor's appearance, mannerisms, and lecture style distract your learning means you are responding to the messenger, not "this".