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Effective Study Strategies to Pass Final Exams: Tips for Students and Parents

Prepare for final exams with proven study strategies that enhance retention and understanding. Debunk common myths, such as the belief that studying longer guarantees better grades. Learn about the importance of creating a study schedule, using mnemonic devices, taking effective breaks, and the role of active engagement in learning. These tips are designed for both students and parents to foster a productive study environment. Incorporate visual aids, repetition, and organized materials to improve retention. Let's conquer your finals together!

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Effective Study Strategies to Pass Final Exams: Tips for Students and Parents

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  1. How to Study & Pass Final Exams December 18th, 19th, 20th 7:10am-11:30am

  2. Myths about Studying • Studying more and longer results in higher grades • There’s one study system that is best • Knowing the material is enough • Cramming the night before keeps the material fresh • Writing doesn’t effect learning much • Students study best on their beds where they’re comfortable • Music helps students study better • Parents can’t help students study when they don’t know the material

  3. Study Tips for Parents • Create and enforce a study schedule • Go off the grid • Study uncomfortably • Take short breaks (30 min./5; 50 min./10) • Supervise study time • Ask questions • Post the exam schedule • Enforce bedtime—8 hours!

  4. Remembering Information • Mnemonic Devices http://www.learningassistance.com/2006/january/mnemonics.html http://mnemonicdictionary.com/ • Music Mnemonics • Acronyms ROY G. BIV = colors of the spectrum (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet)Pvt. Tim Hall = Essential amino acids (Phenylanine, Valine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Isolucine, Histidine, Arginine, Leucine, Lysine) • Model Mnemonics— circular sequence model, a pyramid model of stages, a pie chart, and a 5-box sequence • Note Organization Mnemonics– notecards, outline, Cornell system

  5. Remembering Information • Visual vocabulary—use your flash cards

  6. Remembering Information • Repetition • Chunking • Spread out the learning • 18-30x

  7. We retain… • 10% of what we read • 20% of what you hear • 30% of what we see • 50% of what we see and hear • 70% of what we talk about with others • 80% of what we experience personally • 95% of what we teach to others

  8. Transition to the Computer

  9. Navigating Central’s Website • Teacher pages • Announcements • School Calendar • Parent Newsletter • Parent Center • Senior Dues • Clubs & Organizations

  10. Using Class Study Guides • Locate & organize notes • Use your text book effectively • Define vocabulary • Create flash cards • Find a quiz partner • Understand big concepts—talk out loud • Outline notes/chapters

  11. USATESTPREP • www.usatestprep.com • Make an account • Students should take a test • Evaluate remediation needs • Identify practice activities • Courses offered

  12. Questions?

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