Note-Taking Strategies
This method divides your paper into notes, cues, and a summary.
What is the Cornell Method?
It may help to answer these types of questions first during a test
What are easy questions?
You do this instead of cramming for you next exam.
What is spacing out studying?
This mistake happens when you misunderstand what the question is asking.
What is misreading the question?
Getting enough of this is crucial for focus and reducing test anxiety.
What is sleep?
This note-taking style uses branches from a central idea and is great for visual learners.
What is mind mapping?
Words like “NOT,” “EXCEPT,” and “ALWAYS” are examples of these.
What are some keywords?
Practicing in a setting similar to the real test is called this. (Hint: ETSU Testing Center offers this service)
What is simulating the testing environment?
Spending too long on one question is a problem with this.
What is time management?
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This method uses bullet points and indentation to organize information.
What is the outline method?
Looking over all questions before starting is called this.
What is scanning the test?
After the test, you should do this to improve future performance.
What is review mistakes?
Studying only right before the test is known as this (i.e. pulling an all nighter)
What is cramming?
Writing down everything you remember at the start of a test is called this.
What is a brain dump?
Instead of writing every word, this strategy focuses on main ideas and uses your own words.
What is active listening notes?
Writing out your steps during a test is known as this helpful strategy. (Can also help show that you didn't cheat)
What is showing your work?
Identifying patterns like timing issues or content gaps is part of this process to help improve for your next exam.
What is reflecting on strategies?
Changing answers even when you were correct is called this.
What is second-guessing?
Taking deep, controlled breaths is an example of this technique.
What are breathing exercises?
Using symbols like “→” or “w/” helps with this during lectures.
What is the purpose of abbreviations & symbols?
This skill helps you avoid spending too long on one question.
What is time management?
Organizing key information before a test helps with this overall outcome.
What is better test performance / preparedness?
Not reading directions carefully falls under this mistake.
What is not following directions?
Focusing on one question at a time helps reduce this.
What is test anxiety?