Effective Study Methods Part 1

Effective Study Methods

Part 1

My test study method: When it comes time to study for the test, I usually start 2-3 days before the test. I go through my notes and make flashcards on what was important for those sections, paying special attention to what the teacher said would be on the test if there was a review session. Also, I go through the book and read the inset stories and add to my flashcards. If there are practice problems or online assignments or old tests, I use those to help my study for the test as well. Once the test is over, I keep the flashcards so that I have them for the next test or for the final. Flashcards are a marvelous learning tool. The key to remembering something is to repeat it numerous times-spaced rehearsal. If you forget something, it is because you haven’t repeated it enough times for n extended period of time. Repetition is a law of learning; therefore, to learn and remember, to recall, it is mandatory that you repeat over and over the things you desire to learn and remember. You may be thinking, “Oh, no, repeating something.” You need to get used to it. For example, the more you practice a song on the piano, the better you become at playing the piano-the more you practice saying or doing it the better you can remember it because you have repeated it numerous times since first being exposed to it. So, Practice rehearsing those things you desire to remember, and they will stick with you.

PracticeàProficiencyàPleasure

The better you can remember, the more pleasure you obtain from studying and learning.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!

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Finals

https://www.dropbox.com/s/b34imlf1uwh4md2/You%20Will%20Go%20Far%20With%20CTR.docx

Reflection

Student Success Statement

“You will never regret doing right.”

-Anon

I agree with this quote, doing the right thing is important. If you do the right thing you won’t regret it because you’re being a better person and making the world a better place.

Academic Success Part 2

Academic Success

Part 2

Laura B.’s Academic Success Story

In high school I was one of the good students who didn’t really have to study to be a good student. The information that I took for notes in class usually sunk in enough for me to be able to get by on the tests by simply reviewing the material just before the class began. It wasn’t that I didn’t try, I had a 4.0 all throughout high school, but I never really had to put forth much of an effort to get the results that I wanted to see. In college however, that changed. Not only did I start studying and reading the book, but I began to understand that the little tiny facts were just as important as the general concepts. My overall study method: I do the reading that is required for the classes, and I try to keep up. If I do fall behind, I usually use the reading that I did not get to as an additional study aid. I take good notes class and actually attend every class that I can. Sometimes, with volleyball, it’s tough because we are on the road a lot, but if I do miss class because of volleyball I make sure that I get the notes from another student in the class. Also, for a subject such as chemistry, I do practice problems to help me understand what the material means.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/sn9868397l2v6w2/Academic%20Succes1.docx

Reflection

Student Success Statement

“Light and darkness can’t occupy the same space at the same time. CTR is light-CTW is the darkness.”

-Call/Haymore

I think this statement means you can’t be do bad things and expect to be good. You have to commit to being good, or else you’ll be bad.

Academic Success

Part 1

My great academic success: in my principles of marketing class, we had to come up with a new product and sell it. My group ended up with a couple supposedly bad students according to our teacher since they were the last ones picked. In the end, they helped out more than needed since I was a team leader I assigned them certain pieces of the project that became solely their responsibility. Delegating work always helps since it allows a group member individual work without separating the group.

English, math, foreign language tips: math basically just takes practice. I always tell my students to take a blank piece of paper and write down everything you know about what you’ve learned or what you’re studying for in the class. If you don’t remember everything or start drawing blanks, then you need to study more and review your notes. Note cards work really well for foreign language.

Here are my final words of wisdom for students who want to get better grades in college: Go to class, make friends with people in class just in case you’re absent, and remember that you should want to learn.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/s99azbjy5dgzpe6/Academic%20Success.docx

Reflection

Student Success Statement

“There is no pillow so soft as a soft as a clear conscience”

-French Proverb

I agree with this statement, pillows help you sleep, and so do clear consciences. Without one, you would stay up all night regretting things.