Study Skills

Question 1

What does SQ3R stand for?

Answer 1

Survey
Question
Read
Recite
Review

Question 2

Explain the SQ3R Method

Answer 2

Survey - scan, get overview
Question - what?who?where? why?
Read - look for answers, highlight main ideas, make notes
Recite - at the end of each section tell yourself the main points
Review - the whole passage, then reread

Question 3

Tips for good concentration

Answer 3

• Don’t study for too long without a break
• Rewards (for concentrating)
• Stay away from devices and distracting music
• Quiet place
• Supportive chair
• Be actively involved
• Form pictures in mind
• Repeat your thoughts

Question 4

How to remember work? (Memory tip/trick)

Answer 4

Mnemonics: aids like association, acronyms, rhymes, pictures or lists

Question 5

Study methods

Answer 5

Note taking:

• point form
• mind maps
• abbreviations
• read notes out loud