Learning Styles
Name the 3 different learning styles.
Auditory
Visual
Kinesthetic
True or False?
When you first get your exam it's a good idea to scan and read over the whole test before you begin writing.
TRUE.
If you know what's ahead of you, you can pace yourself. You never want to spend too long on any question. You also want to make sure that you're not spending the same amount of time answering a true or false question as you would spend writing an essay. Pay attention to the point values of each question.
What is it called when you write down key information in an organized way as a teacher is talking?
Taking Notes
True or False?
Staying up all night to study is a good habit to get into as it gives you more time to study.
FALSE
A lack of sleep reduces your attention span, concentration and even reduces your brains short term memory. Not to mention it also impairs your ability to problem solve and reduces your mood.
It can take days for your brain to recover from one full nights sleep being missed.
Some goals we accomplish over days or weeks and other goals we are working towards for years. These are referred to as _____ and _____ term goals.
Short and Long term goals.
True or False
You cannot have more than one learning style at once?
False
A lot of people are a combination between at least two different learning styles.
True or False?
Properly preparing for exams means that you don't have any time to spend with friends or to do the things you love to do. You eat sleep and breathe studying.
False.
Doing the things you love, including spending time with friends reduces your stress level and makes it more likely that you will remember important information. With proper time management everyone should have time everyday to do something fun.
Mnemonic devices are ways to improve your what?
Memory
What is the best thing you can do for yourself on the morning you have an exam?
Eat a nutritious balanced breakfast. You are fueling your brain so you want to make sure you're giving yourself the best chance for success. Also, you don't need your growling stomach to be a distraction for yourself.
Goal setting increases your __________, making you more excited and committed to finishing or achieving a task.
Motivation
If you like to use charts, maps, posters, highlighters, and videos to study and present material you are most likely a _________ learner.
Visual
When you cram for an test or exam, the information is stored in your ______ -term memory.
Short-term memory. This means that you will not be able to remember the information for very long (unless it's moved to your long term memory). To do this you must understand and fully comprehend the information not just memorize it.
What sources of information should you gather and look over when beginning to study for an exam? Give 3 examples.
Class notes, tests, text books, handouts, labs reports, assignments, diagrams, etc.
What are three calming strategies you can do to lower your stress levels before or during exams?
Answers will vary.
Deep breathing techniques, meditation, grounding activities, exercise/stretching, fidget toys, go for a walk, listen to music, watch a movie, talk to a friend, etc.
What is it called when you take ownership of your own actions?
Taking accountability and/or responsibility.
If you like to recite information out loud, study with a friend or in a small group or participate in class discussions you are most likely a _________ Learner.
Auditory
What is a reasonable study/break schedule to follow while studying for a test or exam? (How many minutes should you study before you take a break and how long should the break be).
40-50 minutes studying followed by a 10-15 minute break.
or
30 minutes of studying followed by a 5 minute break.
Once you have collected all of your study material you then must select the most important information, cluster it into categories, summarize it, make cue cards, make a review, pick out important vocabulary, etc. This process is called ____________ the information.
Organizing
What should you not do or what should you avoid doing before an exam?
Do not skip the last few classes before the exam, your teacher may give clues about the exam.
Do not procrastinate, it leads to cramming.
Do not stay up all night.
Stay away from junk food and too much caffeine.
Stay away from drugs or alcohol, makes it difficult to think straight.
Do not study 24 hours a day, you will get burnt out.
Do not mix up where and when the exam is held.
Having a list of steps for how I will accomplish my goals is very important when setting a goal. This is called having a ______.
Plan
What are 2 study strategies kinesthetic learners can use to help them study?
Use flash cards, read notes out loud, create floor games to help learn new material, use manipulatives, hands on activities, use coloured paper for notes, listen to music while studying.
What are 3 tools you can use to help manage your time better?
(Think technology and paper options)
ANSWERS MAY VARY.
Paper agenda.
Calendar app on phone
Set Reminders on your phone
Set alarms on your phone
Make a To Do list
Various Apps
What are 5 different strategies to help you study?
Reviews, cue/flash cards, recitation, rewrite it, practice tests, join a study group, teach someone else, mnemonic devices, highlight, graphic organizers, colour coding, etc.
What are 3 good habits that you can begin doing at the beginning of the school year or semester to make your exam prep way easier?
Take good notes
Review your notes everyday after class
Keep your binders neat
Attend class regularly
Ask the teacher for help if you do not understand
Stay for extra help if/when available
Submit work on time so you're not struggling to get all your assignments done all at once and getting overwhelmed.
Use an agenda or your calendar on your phone to keep track of assignments, tests, and book in study time.
If a goal is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely it is referred to as a _ _ _ _ _ Goal.
S M A R T