Time Management
True or False: You do not need an effective time management strategy to succeed in school.
False.
What is the blueprint that you can utilize when preparing for an exam? (you can create one yourself or sometimes find in the textbook)
Outlines
Becoming a strategic student means becoming a what?
Self-Reliant Student
Name 1 of the 2 components to writing an A paper.
1. Start Early
2. Employ the resources that are around you.
When should you arrive to class before an exam?
Only a few minutes before to ignore pre-test chatter. Dont get there too early!
True or False: You don't have to follow your study schedule exactly.
True.
What are the three different types of exams you should look out for when developing a study plan?
2. Textbook Written
3. Department Written
In College, most of the learning takes place where?
Outside of the classroom
What are 2 resources to help with writing papers?
Mentors/Tutors
Peers
Professors
What is the main tip when it comes to taking a math/science exam?
Always show your work
What are the two methods used to track your study hours?
1. Paper
2. Spreadsheet
What does it mean to study the big ideas first?
You are studying the core concepts or key points that will help you with the overall test.
What does a self-reliant student do?
Initiates action without being prompted by an external source.
True or False: You should write under and over the expected length of a paper.
False
What is an important strategy to take into consideration when taking a test?
1. Start with the strongest section.
2. Employ a timing strategy
3. Avoid misreading a question
4. Don't linger over one question
Name 1 of the 3 inefficient time-management practices when it comes to studying.
1. Sporadic studying
2. Event-driven studying
3. Studying until you "feel good"
What are the 2 different types of practice tests and explain them?
Pre-study and post-study practice tests
pre-study: identify strengths and weaknesses so that you know where to allocate the rest of your study time.
Post-study:to practice answering questions at the pace you expect to on the real test
Name 1 of the 3 obstacles an advisor might face.
1. Number of students the advisor manages
2. Time lag before they see your grades.
3. Ignore the "good" students.
Name 3 of the 5 components of the writing process.
1. Select a topic.
2. Begin your research.
3. Brainstorm
4. Create an Outline
5. Write the Paper
What are you tested on in high school vs college?
High school: facts; material you memorize
College:concepts and how to apply them
2. Execute
3.Track
4. Repeat
Name at least 2 of the 4 criteria for effective study groups.
1. Group consists of like-minded students.
2. Members follow specific agendas and topics
3. The format includes teaching
4. Members shouldn't be your friends.
Name 1 way that you can maximize your time with your advise.
1. Have specific questions prepared.
2. Let your advisor know your purpose for the meeting.
3. Communicate problems early.
Name the 3 types of professional sources of research.
1. Journals
2. Magazine Articles
3. Books
How do you manage your time when taking a test that consists of essays or short answers?
Divide the test time by the number of questions on the test.