STUDY TECHNIQUES FOR CHEMISTRY

AGENDA:

- Common Problems of Students- Multiple Intelligences- Study Tips- Test-taking Strategies

Common problems faced by all students

Students fail to stop the professor when they do not understand the concepts during the lecture.

Working on problems but failing to get the correct answer.

How can I improve my problem solving skills?

Keeping up with the professor while taking notes.

Not fully understanding the course material.

LinguisticLogical/MathematicalSpatialMusicalBodily/KinestheticNaturalisticInterpersonalIntrapersonal

STUDY TIPS

Attend every class.Getting someone’s

notes is not the same as being in the class.

Be organized.

Keep track of due dates and things to do.

Maintain a neat and organized study space.

Manage your time well.

Be realistic.

Multi-task.

Write in own words as much as possible

Take good notes.

Know how to read the textbook.

ScanRead activelyReview

Study regularly and keep up.

The best defence is a good offence.

“It’s better

to keep up

than to catch

up!”

Learn from your mistakes.

Take good care of yourself.

Get enough rest and exercise

Test-taking Strategies

-Get off to a good start.-Develop a plan.-Ask if you don’t understand a question.

-Stop worrying about the other test-takers.-Mark the questions you want to return to.-Double-check your answers.

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