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Study Skills

Study Skills. Study Skills. College is different from High School There may be no assigned homework other than reading; no one will check on whether you’ve done it or not Feedback is less frequent Grades are based primarily based on results of exams and quizzes not regular homework

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Study Skills

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  1. Study Skills

  2. Study Skills • College is different from High School • There may be no assigned homework other than reading; no one will check on whether you’ve done it or not • Feedback is less frequent • Grades are based primarily based on results of exams and quizzes not regular homework • Studying is therefore self-paced

  3. Study Skills • How to study • Massed vs spaced learning • Studying to prevent forgetting • When to study • Time management • Prioritize and plan

  4. How to Study • Massed vs spaced learning • Massed learning  cramming • Spaced learning  space learning out over time • Spaced learning is more efficient than massed learning

  5. How to Study • With spaced learning, more material can be learned in the same amount of time • i.e., More material can be learned during 2 – 30 minute study sessions than 1 – 1 hour study session • Spaced learning offsets encoding failures due to fatigue and poor concentration • Material is retained for longer periods

  6. How to Study: Prevent Forgetting • Elaborative Rehearsal  Make it meaningful • Think about what you already know about the topic and tie the new information into existing information • Make up examples based on your personal experience

  7. How to Study: Prevent Forgetting • Overlearn  • just because you have read and understand the material does not mean you will remember it • Continue to review and rehearse the information to strengthen the memory

  8. How to Study: Prevent Forgetting • Don’t get tripped up by unexpected wording on an exam • Test yourself by asking the question in a number of different ways • Better yet, study with a friend and test one another

  9. How to Study: Prevent Forgetting • Avoid interference  The last thing you study should be material for your exam the next day • Ensure encoding  remembering requires attention and concentration • Study somewhere with minimal distractions • Study during the day, when you are most alert

  10. Time Management: Weekly • Rule of Thumb • study 2-3 hours for each credit, each week • Thus, you should devote 6 to 9 hours to studying each week for a 3-credit course • Yes, four courses is a full-time job!

  11. Time Management: Weekly • Make a study schedule and stick to it • Plan 1-2 hours for reading the text prior to each class • Devote 30 minutes to 1 hour following each class to reviewing and editing notes • Devote additional time during the week to: • Rereading and highlighting the text • Reviewing notes • Taking practice quizzes at the end of each chapter • Teaching the material to someone else

  12. Time Management: Weekly • Plan in time to rest and relax • Do not study while eating • If you have a favorite tv show or a regularly scheduled activity, plan studying around it • Eat well and get enough exercise • Try to get 7-8 hours of sleep per night

  13. Time Management: Monthly and Beyond • Prioritize and Plan • Allot time according to difficulty • Spend more time on your most difficult class and relatively less time on your easier classes • Be aware of deadlines and exam schedules • If you space out your studying, you will know what you don’t understand and can ask questions • You will not need to “cram” the night before the exam! • A good night’s sleep is critical for good performance

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