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Steps to Academic Success

Steps to Academic Success. Academic Support Unit. Adapted from: Practicing College Learning Strategies 3 rd edition Carolyn H. Hopper. Objectives. Become Familiar with college expectations Understand classroom etiquette. Understand the steps for academic success.

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Steps to Academic Success

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  1. Steps to Academic Success Academic Support Unit Adapted from: Practicing College Learning Strategies 3rd edition Carolyn H. Hopper

  2. Objectives • Become Familiar with college expectations • Understand classroom etiquette. • Understand the steps for academic success. • Learn how to interact with professors. • Discuss the importance of developing peer groups. • Understand the importance of academic reputation.

  3. Step 1 : Attend Every Class • Though cutting class is sometime tempting, don’t do it if you can help it • When you miss class, you miss: Lectures Notes Class discussions Explanations of assignments Quizzes In-class assignments

  4. Step 2: Get Organized • Get a weekly planner & use it. • Create & maintain a tidy & organized a study space. • Back up all your computer device on a pack up device. (flash drives, disks or email it to your self) • Keep all papers, quizzes & testes that you get back from your teachers at least until the final grade are submitted. • Get phone numbers for your classmates, so you can call them for study help.

  5. Step 3 : Manage Your Time • Plan ahead. Know when your assignments are due. • Break large tasks into smaller pieces • Don’t promise more that you can accomplish. • Be efficient. Limit yourself to a reasonable T.V and socializing tim

  6. Step 4 : Use the Classroom to succeed • Arrive on time • Sit in the front row whenever you can. • Ask questions and participate every chance you get • Talk to your instructors. Meet them during office hours. Make sure they know your name and that you are committed to learning. • Learn how to adapt to different types of instructors. • Join study groups and discussion groups and be a good member.

  7. Step 5 : Take Good Notes • Find a note taking system that work for you. • Learn to recognize the important points. verbal and non verbal clues. • Make sure your notes are legible and have plenty of white space. • Review your notes within 24hour from taking them

  8. Step 6 : Read Your Textbook Actively • Try a reading strategy like SQ3R. • Read with a purpose. • Avoid reading in bed. Active reading happens when a boy is active more that at rest. • Attend Textbook Tactics workshop.

  9. Step 7 : Study Smart • Find a good place to study .SLSC, library, a quite area in your house. • Remember getting started is often the hardest part. Jump in and it will be easier to keep going. • Study your difficult or boring subjects first when you have the most energy. • Know you learning style and use the study tips associated with it.

  10. Step 8 : Use Test Taking Strategies • Arrive early or at least on time for a test. • Before you start you should figure out how best you should tackle the test. • Answer easy questions first. • Check your answers before you turn it in. • Mark question you need to return to • Be one of the last students out the door. Take your time

  11. Step 9 : Reduce Subject Related Anxiety • Try to find an answer to why the subject makes you anxious. • Make sure you know all the background info necessary to understanding the subject you’re in. • Visit SLSC to get assistance from the tutors. • Realize that there are many ways of thinking and learning, and you have the ability to try and succeed in the new ways.

  12. Step 10 : Use the Resources Available to you • Academic advisor • Your teacher’s office hours • The Library • Academic Support Unit-SLSC • Math Labs • Tutors • Career Counselors • Clubs & Student Activities. • Counseling Center • Student Services

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