power studying and note cards (2)
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POWer Studying
POW is going to stand for 3 key elements related to surviving exams
• being Prepared • being Organized • having a Willingness to Succeed
PREPARATION - Preparation Time vs. Study Time
• Get ready before the night before the test• The night before a test focus on: – working on final comprehension of the course
material – developing creative memory techniques which will
enhance your ability to remember the course material.
• Two to three hours is actually plenty of time for final comprehension and memorization of course material.
What is on the test?
• Schedule a one-on-one appointment with your professors and ask:– “If you had to give me a letter grade right now, what would
it be?”– “What number grade will I need to achieve on the final
exam to raise my current letter grade one letter grade higher?”
– “If I study these concepts, will I be on the right track towards success on the next test?”
– “What will be the structure of exam?”
Things to do while you are studying
• Talk out loud • Have all necessary study materials (notes, textbook,
scrap paper, highlighters, pens, pencils, index cards, something to play with, food, etc)
• Be active with your studying• Concentrate on memorization strategies• Keep your goal sheet in front of you • Study by yourself with your study materials and your
own thoughts—no study groups the night before a test
Note cards
• To self-test and speed the learning of information on the note cards, follow the steps below:– Step 1. Read a question aloud from or look at a problem
from the note card.– Step 2. Then without looking, recite an answer aloud as
if lecturing a class. – Step 3. Turn the note card over and check for
completeness and accuracy of your answer or solution.– Step 4. If your answer was complete and accurate, place
the note card in the “I know this” pile and move on to the next note card.
• Step 5. If your answer or solution was not completeand accurate, read the answer aloud. Then turnthe card over and read the question aloud orview the problem, again. Recite aloud or writethe answer again from memory and then turnthe card over and check your answer. Keep repeatingthis step until you get the answer correctand then place that note card in the “I don’tknow this, yet” pile. Then, move on to the next note
card.
• Step 6. Review the “I don’t know this pile” once every 2 to 3 days to promote learning.
Review the “I know this” pile once or twice per week to check for and prevent forgetting.
• Reciting aloud information to be learned is the MOST IMPORTANT step to prevent forgetting.
Sources
• Copyright © Dennis H. Congos, Certified Supplemental Instruction Trainer. University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816 - 407-823-3789 - Email: [email protected]
• http://www.sarc.sdes.ucf.edu