ACT 101

Student Success

Study Strategies for Success

ACT 101

Online Workshops

Study Strategies for Success

Welcome to the first workshop of the new academic year!! You will want to get a strong, positive start on your studies.

Time Management
  1. Wake up 15 minutes earlier.
  2. Make out a weekly and semester schedule.
    3. Hourglass
  3. Schedule time for fun.
  4. Study 2 hours for every 1 hour in class.
  5. Use waiting time.
  6. Avoid marathon study schedules.
  7. Be aware of distractions.
  8. Get off the phone.
  9. Do one more little thing before sleeping.
  10. Learn to say no.
Notetaking
Before the lecture:
  1. Be prepared with student tools (pens, 11" x 8.5" notebook, textbook)
  2. Read previous assignment.
    This gives you an idea of new words and organization of material.

Chalkboard During the lecture:

  1. Sit up front.
  2. Acquire listening skills.
  3. Listen for teacher's signal words.
  4. Record notes in an organized form. Use an outline or recall clue system, abbreviations, main ideas, details, and examples.

notepad After the lecture:

  1. Edit your notes.
  2. Fill in missing words.
  3. Correct misspelled words.
  4. Review your notes within 24 hours.
  5. Have a note buddy.
Reading Textbooks

Books

  1. Become familiar with the textbook. What is its organization? Does it have introductions,
    headings, and summaries?
  2. Employ a system such as Pre-reading or SQ3R.
    S = Survey text (establish background)
    Q = Question - ask questions to give purpose to reading
    R = Read for answers
    R = Recite the material you've just read
    R = Review reading assignment
  3. Read for short periods of time—section by section.
Test-Taking
Before the test:
  1. Attend review sessions.
  2. Get enough sleep and nourishment.
  3. Be prepared by getting clothes, kids, transportation settled. This lowers anxiety.
    Pack school bag the night before with necessary materials.
  4. Know what kind of test. Objective tests (multiple choice, short answer, true/false) require memorization and recognition of the correct answer. Essay tests require analysis. Look at the large picture and see how pieces fit together.

Glasses During the test:

  1. Come to test on time.
  2. Look over test first. Read directions carefully.
  3. Start with easiest question first.
  4. Watch the time.
  5. Mark questions you don't know and look over later.
  6. Generally, don't erase answers.
  7. Answer every question.

After the test:

  1. Proofread test.
  2. Keep previous tests to learn about what needs improvement.