Study+Tactics

=Study Tactics (Things to Try)= Study groups that foster collaboration Studying in increments using time allotments Eat well and get sleep Pneumonic devices Study old tests Saying it out loud Writing it down Explaining it to someone else Generating diagrams that connect ideas Working with a partner..someone you aren’t attracted to Review diagrams day of test Make notecards Figuring out exactly what happens…not glossing over it Make a joke to help remember Have a friend quiz you over instant messenger Redraw diagrams Study notebook designated for each course Reward yourself…listen to a song, take a break, eat a snack Don’t study the day of the test Rewrite notes Practice questions from book Study alone Use more than one source…textbook, notes, online, video, etc. Remove all electronics Take breaks to allow yourself to retain it Study an hour a day starting a week before the exam Read sections/chapters before lecture Study where you are comfortable…not where you are distracted Designate a specific study space Study right before bed (1/2 hour before) and right when you wake up Make up a song Color code your notes Pretend you’re making the test…come up with questions before studying Pace when memorizing Study a section…close all books/notes…summarize the section without help Eat protein before you study If you feel distracted take 5 minutes to recuperate (go outside and walk around)

=Study Tactics (Things to Avoid)= Trying to learn concepts the day before the exam Not knowing when your tests are Studying on the bus the morning of the exam Studying with food nearby Trying to memorize random facts Panicking Procrastinating Overconfidence All nighters Multitasking while studying Only reading textbook Facebook open while studying Spending forever on one concept/chapter Studying for too long…you will get fried Taking too many breaks Studying in bed Studying with friends that only want to talk about social life Don’t sit in one spot for a long period of time Overstudying Don’t skim Don’t study things you already know