Earth Science I

How to succeed in this class

A Technique for Reading

1. Survey headings and topic sentences

2. Turn each heading into a question3. Read to answer your question4. Recite (write) brief notes to answer

your question5. Review your questions and

answers (headings turned into exam questions are often points emphasized in exams)

Taking Notes

1. Take detailed notes

2. Identify each set of notes

3. Develop an outline form

4. Listen with questions in mind

5. Use phrases, incomplete sentences,or easily understood and rememberedshorthand notes

Taking Notes

6. Write down all technical terms,definitions or explanations, andexamples

7. Review and annotate your notes onthe same day that you take them

8. Write legibly and clearly – rewrite yournotes if necessary

9. Write down assignments

Studying

1. Work area and study materials2. Make and adhere to a daily schedule

for study and review

3. Use your textbook, handouts, or web• read before lectures on a topic• annotate your notes• if you mark in your text, avoid

over marking• write key words in margin

Studying

4. Key your study to meet theobjectives listed for each topic

5. Objectives terminology:• Identify – select a named, described,

or drawn object• Name – supply a noun or proper noun for an item that has been identified or described

Studying•Order – arrange objects or terms in a sequence based upon a stated property

•Describe – state observable properties sufficient to identify an object or event

•Distinguish – select an object from two or more which are easily confused (or tell how you would do that)

Objectives•Construct – make an object, verbal statement, or drawing

•State a Rule – communicate a relationship or principle that could be used to solve a problem

•Apply a Rule – supply an answer to a problem by using a stated principle

•Demonstrate – perform operations necessary to carry out a specified procedure

Testing

I. Preparation

1. Legible and well organized

notes

2. Cramming

3. Cooperation4. Begin reviewing at least once a

day at least 1 week in advance

5. Can you draw it? (learning

styles)

6. Be positive

TestingII. Test Taking Skills

1. Review entire test before starting

2. Read all directions carefully

3. Read each question as if it will be thethe last time you see it

4. Do not leave questions blank

5. Multiple choice or matching questions,try to answer before looking at thepossible answers