General Study TipsGeneral Study Tips

Katrina SnyderKatrina Snyder

NotesNotes

Keep notes organizedKeep notes organized Use separate notebooks for separate subjectsUse separate notebooks for separate subjects Keep topics separated to avoid confusionKeep topics separated to avoid confusion Write neatly Write neatly Set up a system or way of denoting definitionsSet up a system or way of denoting definitions

Note takingNote taking Don’t copy everything word for word, that’s not how you’re Don’t copy everything word for word, that’s not how you’re

going to remember itgoing to remember it Write down the practice problems and examplesWrite down the practice problems and examples For math and science:write down the method or explanation For math and science:write down the method or explanation

behind answersbehind answers Use plenty of room, stop trying to cram things in a little spaceUse plenty of room, stop trying to cram things in a little space

Methods for StudyingMethods for Studying

Rewrite your notes-it will help retain informationRewrite your notes-it will help retain information Make your own flashcardsMake your own flashcards Practice your flashcardsPractice your flashcards Use websites like quizlet.com (type in the name of your Use websites like quizlet.com (type in the name of your

textbook and the topic or chapter, I almost guarantee it’s on textbook and the topic or chapter, I almost guarantee it’s on there already)there already)

Use the games and practice tests on quizlet, not just their Use the games and practice tests on quizlet, not just their flashcardsflashcards

Teach the information to someone elseTeach the information to someone else Study in groups, help each other on tough ideasStudy in groups, help each other on tough ideas Reread your notes and the passages in your textbookReread your notes and the passages in your textbook Use any practice on your teachers eboardUse any practice on your teachers eboard Not everyone learns the same way, find what method works Not everyone learns the same way, find what method works

best for youbest for you

Organize your information into “chunks” and study by Organize your information into “chunks” and study by chunkschunks

Bring home your textbook-useful for definitions, more Bring home your textbook-useful for definitions, more detail, practice problems, and chartsdetail, practice problems, and charts

Look at handouts your teachers give youLook at handouts your teachers give you Study your flash cards during dead timeStudy your flash cards during dead time Study information several times, not just once the night Study information several times, not just once the night

beforebefore Keep track of test and assignment dates in advanceKeep track of test and assignment dates in advance Use highlighters and underlying for key informationUse highlighters and underlying for key information Use keywords to remember informationUse keywords to remember information

Study in the same placeStudy in the same place Use a study scheduleUse a study schedule Take breaks and don’t try to do all your studying in one Take breaks and don’t try to do all your studying in one

nightnight Keep your distractions minimalKeep your distractions minimal Make sure you have all your study materials with youMake sure you have all your study materials with you

When you get frustrated take a breakWhen you get frustrated take a break Get up and stretch or walk around during breaksGet up and stretch or walk around during breaks Make sure you have eaten and have something to drink to Make sure you have eaten and have something to drink to

avoid distractionavoid distraction Borrow a copy of classmates’ notes and use along with your Borrow a copy of classmates’ notes and use along with your

ownown Recopy your notes in an order that make sense to youRecopy your notes in an order that make sense to you Ask your teacher for extra helpAsk your teacher for extra help Use extra online practiceUse extra online practice