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Studying

Studying. Learning how to learn. 3 problems with studying. Self-motivation Effective time management Figuring out ways to learn. What do successful students know?. Relate their class work Take control of their education Aware of their learning styles.

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Studying

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  1. Studying Learning how to learn

  2. 3 problems with studying • Self-motivation • Effective time management • Figuring out ways to learn

  3. What do successful students know? • Relate their class work • Take control of their education • Aware of their learning styles

  4. Recognize that understanding takes place over time • Use more than one sensory channel • Look for underlying structure

  5. Tried and true study methods • Preview readings before class • Intending to remember • Review notes after class • Regular review sessions

  6. Try some of these • Study groups • Acronyms • Mnemonics • Flashcards • Cheat Sheets

  7. Study Groups • Motivated students • Group size • Cram sessions • Accountability

  8. Acronyms • RAM = random access memory • WYSIWYG = what you see is what you get

  9. Mnemonics • In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. • Never eat sour watermelons.

  10. Flashcards • Specific vocabulary • Different stacks • Review each day • Quiz • Add and delete

  11. Cheat Sheets • Flipchart paper • Sections • Headings • Pictures/ charts • Symbols • Colours • Arrows • Concept maps

  12. Studying and children • Plan • Childproof • Interruptions • Study time • TV • Family night

  13. Studying and children • Games • Routine • Ask others • Swap recipes • Community activities

  14. Wise words … • Learning something takes time. Don’t be tempted to shortcut the amount of time it takes to learn!

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