Study Strategies Jeopardy

Study Myths

100

This environment is often thought to be best for studying

Alone in a quiet area

200

This myth says we only use 10% of this organ while studying

Brain

300

This last-minute study method is often believed to be just as good as spaced learning.

Cramming

400

This "skill" is believed to help you study better, but really divides your attention.

Multitasking

500

(True or False) People only learn in two ways

False

Effective Strategies

100

This technique uses 25-minute focused intervals with 5-minute breaks.

Pomodoro Technique

200

This strategy involves testing yourself rather than just rereading.

Active Recall

300

This method involves teaching a concept in simple terms, like you're explaining it to a child

Feynman Technique

400

This type of learning happens when you actively engage with the material.

Active Studying

500

This tool helps track what you do and don’t know by drawing 3 columns on your notes.

Cornell Notes

Time management

100

This paper or digital tool helps track your classes, deadlines, and study time.

Planner

200

This technique breaks time into work and rest cycles.

Pomodoro Technique

300

This method helps you decide what's urgent vs. important using a 4-square grid.

Eisenhower Matrix

400

This habit-forming action helps prevent last-minute work and stress.

Time Management

500

This method schedules every hour of your day for focused productivity.

Time Blocking

Note-Taking/Organization

100

This method splits your page into cues, notes, and summaries.

Cornell Notes

200

This note method allows you to draw visual connections between ideas.

Mind Mapping

300

Using this technique with different colors helps categorize your notes.

Color-Coding

400

These types of notes are often slower to take but help with memory.

Handwritten notes

500

This technique uses folders, binders, or apps to separate notes and materials for each class.

Subject Organization

Test Prep

100

This action helps your brain recharge before an exam

Sleep

200

Doing this regularly reduces stress and increases memory for tests

Studying

300

This strategy involves spreading out your studying over multiple days instead of cramming

Spaced Repitition

400

This technique involves identifying patterns in past quizzes and exams to anticipate the types of questions and topics most likely to appear on future tests.  

Test Analysis

500

This study technique involves simulating real exam conditions by timing yourself, limiting resources, and practicing with exam-like questions to build test-taking stamina and reduce anxiety.

Practice Testing