Time Management
Waiting until the last minute to complete assignments is known as this.
Procrastination
Sleeping this range of hours before an exam generally supports memory and concentration.
7–9 hours
Notes with headings and subheadings improves this.
Organization
Writing notes or questions in the margins is called this.
Annotating
Creating flashcards is an example of this type of study tool.
Active Recall
Setting aside a regular time each week to study helps create this.
Routine or Habit
Completing the hardest or most important assignment first is an example of using this productivity strategy.
Proritization
Reviewing notes within this time after class greatly improves retention.
24 hours
Skimming before reading carefully.
Getting an Overview
Teaching a classmate a concept can reveal these.
knowledge gaps
Trying to answer texts while studying often reduces this.
Concentration
Reviewing material over several days instead of one long session is called this.
spaced practice or spaced repetition
This reading strategy involves stopping periodically to recall or write down what you have learned.
summarizing
Reading chapter objectives before beginning helps identify this.
Learning Goals
Connecting new information to prior knowledge improves this
long-term memory or retention
This technique recommends studying for 25 minutes followed by a 5-minute break.
Pomodoro Technique
Testing yourself without looking at your notes is known as this.
active recall
Instead of writing every word, students should focus on these.
Main Ideas
Words printed in bold or italics are often used to emphasize these.
key vocabulary terms or important concepts?
Reading notes over and over without testing yourself is called this.
Passive Studying
Prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance can be done using this productivity matrix.
The Eisenhower Matrix
This type of studying often gives students false confidence because they simply reread notes repeatedly.
passive studying
The summary section of Cornell Notes is designed to improve this.
* Key takeaways
Retention
Identifying the author's main point in each paragraph helps improve this skill.
Reading Comprehension
Creating an acronym to remember information is an example of this.
A mnemonic