Test-Taking Strategies
One thing you should do when you finish a test is...
check your work
Getting plenty of these things can help maintain focus.
Water, sleep, healthy food, exercise, etc.
Where can you go to find supplementary resources about your coursework?
Youtube, podcasts, the library, etc.
What is Cramming.
Describe what a study space should look, feel and sound like.
Keep Track of this during a test
What should you avoid when studying?
Cell phones, social media, other distractions
These individuals are CCSU students who are trained to help you with content.
Peer Tutors
True or False:
You should be anxious going into a test.
Not overly anxious where it impairs you, but not so relaxed that you are not paying attention.
Name a learning style.
Auditory, visual, kinesthetic, logical, social, etc.
The amount of points a question is worth is known as...
weight
How often should you take a break from studying?
At least once every hour, although you should try for more! (30-50 minutes of studying at a time)
This is where you should go for help on writing assignments.
The Writing Center
Phrases like: "I'm going to fail", "this is too hard", or "I'm just bad at this subject." are all examples of..
Negative self talk
This is the best time of day to study.
Whenever you are most alert, it is best to have a consistent schedule.
All, none, always, must, never, and best are know as what kid of terms?
Absolute terms
Set a goal
This office can help support your mental health and wellbeing.
The Counseling Center
True or False:
I don't need to do optional readings, practice problems, or quizzes.
False!
True or False:
Studying over several days is better for learning.
True!
Sometimes, frequently, often, many and generally, usually are know as what kind of terms?
Gray terms
Studying in timed intervals is called...
Your professor holds these when they are available for one-to-one help and support.
Office hours
Re-reading notes, highlighting with just one color, and looking at PowerPoint Sides are examples of...
Passive Learning
Creating mind maps, practice tests, and teaching the material to someone else are examples of...
active learning