Unit 5: Study skills and strategies

Question 1

Administrative skills

Answer 1

all the administrative skills required to communicate effectively, to compute literate to plan and organize efficiently, to create and manage effective filing systems, to draw up schedules, and to be able to liaise with co-workers

Question 2

Auditory learner

Answer 2

someone who prefers to listen to lectures and discussions to learn new information

Question 3

Kinaesthetic learner

Answer 3

someone who learns through ding: by performing actions and touching things

Question 4

leadership skills

Answer 4

the ability to motivate and inspire followers, build a team, and coach team members. A leader sets direction creates something new and has a vision

Question 5

Learning styles

Answer 5

when learners have a different and unique way of learning

Question 6

organizational skills

Answer 6

the ability to use time, energy, and resources in an effective way to achieve goals

Question 7

procrastination

Answer 7

to delay or postponing tasks

Question 8

Study skills

Answer 8

strategies and methods to efficiently manage the learning process which includes active listening abilities, note-taking, and time management

Question 9

What are study strategies

Answer 9

methods to improve effective learning

Question 10

Synthesis

Answer 10

a combination of ideas or styles to form a new single idea or style

Question 11

Time Management

Answer 11

the ability to use one’s time effectively and productively

Question 12

Visual learner

Answer 12

someone who learns through visually studying by picturing and processing the information in their mind

Question 13

Visual strategies

Answer 13

uses graphic organizer like charts, graphs, and diagrams
redraw your pages for memory
replace important words with symbols or initials
highlight important keywords in the corresponding colour

Question 14

Aural strategies

Answer 14

record your notes and play them back as you listen
talk about your studies with friends and families
read your notes out loud
explain your notes to other aural learners

Question 15

Reading and writing strategies

Answer 15

write and rewrite your words and notes
reword main ideas to gain a deeper understanding
organize charts and graphics and rewrite them into statements

Question 16

Kinaesthetic strategies

Answer 16

use real-life examples and case studies to help with abstract concepts
redo lab experiments or projects
use pictures and photographs that illustrate your ideas

Question 17

SQ3R study method

Answer 17

is a reading and study formula designed to help you process written information and to increase the retention.

Question 18

SQ3R meaning

Answer 18

S: Survey. get a quick view of the chapter. Look at the headings, pictures, introduction, and summaries which will provide you with an idea of what the is all about

Q: Question. Ask questions about the work, using the headings and pictures to prompt your questions. Doing this will improve your concentration

R: read actively. read with the aim to answer all questions you have asked before

R: Recite. Say all the answers by recalling them from your memory and then write them down. Do this in your own words

R: Review. Review a complete piece of work by remembering what you have learned. Make sure you remember all the facts and detail

Question 19

Why are exams given to learners?

Answer 19

evaluate and grade learners
motivate learners to study
be used as a learning activity. writing exams is also a learning activity and you get to learn something about yourselves.
Identify faults and correct them and the learners can identify the material they don’t understand

Question 20

Why do teachers want from written exams

Answer 20

1. to test your knowledge
2. test your reasoning skills
3. evaluate your communication skills
4. measure your development
5. to see if you have reached the objectives and standard that were prescribed

Question 21

What is a fair exam

Answer 21

should provide equal opportunities for all learners to demonstrate what they have learnt and how well they understand the learning material

Question 22

Qualities of fair exam

Answer 22

Consistency: If learners write the same exam twice, they should get a similar grade each time.
Validity: The questions should address what the exam is meant to evaluate
Realistic: The questions must match the average learner’s ability or skill level
Demanding: If an exam is too easy, it does not measure learners understanding of the material
Use multiple question types: Different learners are better at different types of exams. An exam must therefore have a variety of questions and use graphs and pictures

Question 23

Benjamin Blooms six cognitive levels

Answer 23

1. Knowledge. identification and recall of information
2. Comprehension. Organizing and selecting facts and ideas. Summarise
3. Application. Use of facts, rules, and principles
4. Analysis. Separation of a whole into component parts.
5. Synthesis. Combination of ideas to form a new whole
6. Evaluation. Opinions, judgements or decisions

Question 24

Tips to avoid common examination errors

Answer 24

1. Not reading the question properly. If you don’t read the question carefully enough, you might end up with a wonderful essay and get a zero because you didn’t answer the question
2. Not planning beforehand when you write a paragraph or essay. draw a mindmap before you start writing
3. Answer the difficult questions first.
4. Running out of time. Time is crucial in an exam. Estimate how long you will spend on each question, the stick to the time you have available for each one
5. Poor spelling and grammar. If your answer sheet has many errors, you might miss out on easy extra marks
6. lack of sleep. don’t say up late revising the night before

Question 25

general ways to release stress

Answer 25

Listen to music
Create posters
Treat yourself
Change the scenery
Study with friends

Question 26

Creating posters for studying

Answer 26

Summarising concepts on posters allow you some creativity and have some fun with your learning material

Question 27

Treating yourself for studying

Answer 27

reward yourself for your efforts. Give yourself specific time and goal

Question 28

Changing the scenery for studying

Answer 28

Not everybody can study in different environments this w. Getting out of the room and sitting in the garden to study might help you work through a difficult section

Question 29

Study with friends while studying

Answer 29

this will make your studying more fun

Question 30

Reasons for procrastination

Answer 30

Lack of purpose. When you have no idea what you want to achieve or if you have not formulated a specific goal, you will not be motivated to do anything

You do not enjoy the work that needs to be done. If you do not like a subject or activity, you will see it as a burden and continue to put off

Anxiety and pressure. you need time to rest and recharge your batteries

Inability to prioritize. Doig too many things and pleasing too many people will cause you to procrastinate. learn to say no

Perfectionism. We spend too much time trying to create something that we can never improve on. To do your best to make the most of your knowledge and resources during the available time