Study Skills Flashcards
What are study skills
Skills for organizing and retaining information; dealing with assessments.
What are study methods
Strategies used while studying; help learn efficiently.
What are listening skills
Ability to accurately receive and interpret messages.
What is active listening
Fully involved in the communication process.
Tips to improve listening skills
- Maintain eye contact, visualize, limit judgments, don’t interrupt.
- Ask clarifying questions, pay attention to nonverbal cues, practice listening.
Importance of reading skills
Read efficiently and understand the material.
SQ4R Reading method
- 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.
Techniques for efficient reading
- 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.
What are concentration skills
Ability to focus on one thing at a time.
Ways to improve concentration skills
- Eliminate distractions, reduce multitasking, practice mindfulness.
- Get sufficient sleep, take short breaks, connect with nature.
Types of memory
Short term and Long term
What is short term memory
Daily use, working memory.
What is long term memory
Retains information from the past.
Tips to improve memory
Practice retrieval, make connections, and use mnemonics.
Importance of Organisation and time management
Stay organized physically and mentally.
What are SMART Goals
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
Benefits of time management
Less stress, more balance, and better preparedness.
What is note taking
Recording information for better retention.
Benefits of note taking
Keeps you alert, organizes information, and creates a condensed study record.
Tips for better notes
Use repetition, visuals, abbreviations, and focus on main points.
What is mind mapping
Visual representation of ideas and their relationships.
Benefits of mind mapping
Enhances creative problem-solving and learning.
Tips for better mind mapping
Use simple words, color-code ideas, and include images.
What is summarising
Condensing text into main ideas in your own words.
