Study Skills

Question 1

What are study skills

Answer 1

Skills for organizing and retaining information; dealing with assessments.

Question 2

What are study methods

Answer 2

Strategies used while studying; help learn efficiently.

Question 3

What are listening skills

Answer 3

Ability to accurately receive and interpret messages.

Question 4

What is active listening

Answer 4

Fully involved in the communication process.

Question 5

Tips to improve listening skills

Answer 5

• Maintain eye contact, visualize, limit judgments, don’t interrupt.
• Ask clarifying questions, pay attention to nonverbal cues, practice listening.

Question 6

Importance of reading skills

Answer 6

Read efficiently and understand the material.

Question 7

SQ4R Reading method

Answer 7

• Survey: Browse content, figure out main topics.
• Question: Turn titles into questions.
• Read: Read actively to find answers.
  Respond: Answer questions in your own words.
• Record: Take notes and highlight important points.
  Review: Regularly review notes.

Question 8

Techniques for efficient reading

Answer 8

• Survey: Browse content, figure out main topics.
• Question: Turn titles into questions.
• Read: Read actively to find answers.
  Respond: Answer questions in your own words.
• Record: Take notes and highlight important points.
  Review: Regularly review notes.

Question 9

What are concentration skills

Answer 9

Ability to focus on one thing at a time.

Question 10

Ways to improve concentration skills

Answer 10

• Eliminate distractions, reduce multitasking, practice mindfulness.
• Get sufficient sleep, take short breaks, connect with nature.

Question 11

Types of memory

Answer 11

Short term and Long term

Question 12

What is short term memory

Answer 12

Daily use, working memory.

Question 13

What is long term memory

Answer 13

Retains information from the past.

Question 14

Tips to improve memory

Answer 14

Practice retrieval, make connections, and use mnemonics.

Question 15

Importance of Organisation and time management

Answer 15

Stay organized physically and mentally.

Question 16

What are SMART Goals

Answer 16

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

Question 17

Benefits of time management

Answer 17

Less stress, more balance, and better preparedness.

Question 18

What is note taking

Answer 18

Recording information for better retention.

Question 19

Benefits of note taking

Answer 19

Keeps you alert, organizes information, and creates a condensed study record.

Question 20

Tips for better notes

Answer 20

Use repetition, visuals, abbreviations, and focus on main points.

Question 21

What is mind mapping

Answer 21

Visual representation of ideas and their relationships.

Question 22

Benefits of mind mapping

Answer 22

Enhances creative problem-solving and learning.

Question 23

Tips for better mind mapping

Answer 23

Use simple words, color-code ideas, and include images.

Question 24

What is summarising

Answer 24

Condensing text into main ideas in your own words.

Question 25

Importance of summarising

Answer 25

Improves memory and checks comprehension.

Question 26

What is critical thinking

Answer 26

Questioning, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating information

Question 27

How to become a better critical thinker

Answer 27

Clarify purpose, question sources, identify and analyze arguments.

Question 28

What are creative thinking skills

Answer 28

Ability to find unique solutions and think differently.

Question 29

What are problem solving skills

Answer 29

Identifying problems, analyzing solutions, and implementing the best options.

Question 30

Types of assessments

Answer 30

Interval(set by teachers) and External(standardised)

Question 31

Study plan purpose

Answer 31

Stay organized and prepared for tests.