1.ATI: 4.Learning Strategies for Success Flashcards
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strategies for success
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- be prepared for class, work, and study time
- preparation decreases stress, allowing for a better learning experience
- key skills
- being organized
- reading effectively
- managing time
2
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staying organized
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- prevents procrastination
- prevents undue stress
- make time
- make a plan
- effective preparation can cut study time in half
3
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plan for success
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- use your calendar
- regularly scheduled study times
- exam and assigments dates and times
- be realistic about how long activities take
- also consider:
- family responsibilities
- recreational activities
- work hours
4
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stick to a routine
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- identify a regular time to study
- learning requires
- reinforcement
- feedback
- opportunities to process information
- be prepared to study
- designate a study area
- keep study material together
5
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meaningful reading
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- taking the time to complete reading assignments will reduce time required to review for exams
- common mistakes
- reading too hurriedly
- reading passively
- underlining too much-or too little
- failing to question themselves about the importance of the material
6
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step 1: skim
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- reading the assignment quickly-5 min.
- orient yourself to the chapter
- look closely at the heading and subheadings
- inspect all graphs, charts, tables, and diagrams
- closely examine all illustrations and captions
7
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step 2: read actively
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- look for basic concepts and the most important information
- underline or highlight key words and phrases, important definitions, and formulas
- note or mark important passages, passages you find confusing, and questions to ask about
8
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step 3: ask questions
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- ask “what are the main points the author is trying to communicate?”
- convert headings and subheadings into who, what, where, when, why, and how questions
- post remaining questions to the course’s online discussion threads for peer input
- use the five phrases of the nursing process
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step 4: stop and think
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- allow time to reflect on what you’ve learned and commit it to memory
- recall what you’ve read before moving on
- recite the main points from memory
- restate major concepts in your own words
10
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step 5: review periodically
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refreshing your memory increases retention
- when to review assignments
- as soon as possible after learning them
- before and after class
- before an exam
11
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maintain consistency
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- attend class daily and on time
- complete assignments promptly
- avoid procrastination by breaking large tasks into smaller ones
12
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budget your time
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- create a calendar each semester
- schedule
- regular times to study
- dates of exams
- assignment due dates
- dates and times for clinical
- consider your major projects and tests when budgeting your time
- be realistic and conservetive with time estimates
- take time for yourself