AGLS ( study strategies)

Question 1

What is the importance of note taking?

Answer 1

only 30% retained of what you heard at the end of the day
Beware of “Happy Highlighter” syndrome

Question 2

When reading a textbook you should…

Answer 2

turn every heading into a question, and then read to answer the question

Question 3

Rule of thumb for studying

Answer 3

for every hour in class, 2-3 hours outside of class should be spent studying

Question 4

____ of time spent studying is more important than ______

Answer 4

Quality, Quantity

Question 5

steps to time management

Answer 5

1) Chaos
2) Stability - live by a calendar
3) Flexibility - know when you can study
4) Mastery - Develop a “fixed commitment” calendar

Question 6

you should have a ____ day study plan for every test to remove stress from studying

Answer 6

five

Question 7

what should your study plan consist of

Answer 7

study approximately 2 hours each night
start with the oldest material first
tackle the most difficult courses/subjects you like least in your study sessions

Question 8

Active Learning Strategies

Answer 8

Develop study guides, concept maps, word cards, question cards, formula cards, problem cards, self-test, plan essay questions, remark text/book material (know that “Happy Highlighter” syndrome is not an active learning strategy)

Question 9

what does the Academic Success Center offer

Answer 9

workshops, academic coaching, supplemental instruction, tutoring, transfer student programs