Top Ten Study Strategies

Presented by: Mireille SauretteThe Learning CurveAssiniboine Community College

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Agenda Reflect on your current approach

Identify areas for improvement

Review the top ten study strategies

Share resources & tools to improve studying

Reflection

How do you study? Is your approach

effective?

Why or why not?

(Hands and book, n.d)

I’ve Reflected…Now What?

What do you need the most help with?

Remembering content

Understanding content

Being able to apply what you are learning

Making connections

Strategy #1 – Discover Your Learning Preference

Finding Your Learning Preference

Complete VARK questionnaire Are you a visual, auditory, read/write, kinesthetic or multi-modal learner? Identify strategies from your learning preference

Interactive Activity Using Smart Phones

Mentimeter

Strategy #2 – Preview the Text

Previewing the Text

Brainstorm what you already know

Consider what you still need to learn

Before reading: Read the title/subtitles Review the table of contents Identify key words Review diagrams/charts/pictures Look over the questions at the end

Strategy #3 – Active Reading

(Preparing for exams, n.d.)

How to Read Actively

Monitor understanding

Make connections as you read

To do this: Check understanding Highlight key terms Develop questions Summarize each section Try the S3QR method

Study Strategy #4 – Effective Note Taking

Taking Good Notes

Create notes that can be study aids

Different note-taking methods

Find one that works for you Why?

Note taking is another way of studying Saves you time

(Cornell Note-taking, n.d; Thomas, n.d.)

Study Tip #5 – Review Notes Within 24 Hours

Reviewing Notes

Review notes within 24 hours

10 minutes per day/per course

Identify: Most important concepts Key terms & new vocabulary Information missed during class Questions you have

Strategy #6 – Study Actively

How Do I Study Actively

Do something active Flashcards, concept maps, mind maps, cue

sheets, diagrams, practice questions Why?

It promotes deeper understanding Ability to apply new material Makes studying more interesting

Strategy #7 – Create a Study Group

(Diverse community, n.d.)

How Do I Create a Study Group?

Get a group of your classmates Set a time & place to meet Make a plan to review course material Each create a set number of questions to

quiz each other Why?

study groups enhance motivation, decrease procrastinate & anxiety

Study Strategy #8 – Managing Time

How Do You Spend Your Time?

Choose four activities you like to do

Column 1: A (alone) or F (with friends) Column 2: $ (costs $) or X (free) Column 3: M (movement) or S (sedentary) Column 4: I (indoors) or O (outdoors)

What does this tell you about how you spend your time?

Interactive Activity Using Smart Phones

Mentimeter

How Do I Manage My Time?

Be mindful of how you spend your time

Develop strategies (more intentional)

Write down due dates

Plan your semester/week

Start assignments early & set goals

Create daily to-do lists

Strategy #9 – The Pomodoro Technique

Strategy #10 – Finding an Ideal Study Spot

How Do I Find My Ideal Study Spot?

Identify the best place & time to study for YOU

Consider comfort level, distractions, noise, travel time, proximity to anything you may need while studying

Why? Having an ideal study spot & regular

study time helps make the most of your study time

Learn How to Learn

Next Steps

Try at least one of the strategies

Try it for a few weeks

Reflect on how it worked

If you need additional assistance, please

come see the staff at the Learning Hub

Other Useful Tools Learning Styles questionnaire: http://bit.ly/1bDrke8

Study Guide and Strategies: http://www.studygs.net/

More learning strategies: http://bit.ly/1HpsRRL

Check out the Learning Curve LibGuide on the Library Page (Online Tools)

In Conclusion

Next Steps

Shared resources & tools to improve

studying

Reviewed the top ten study strategies

Identified areas for improvement

Reflected on your current approach

Interactive Activity Using Smart Phones

Mentimeter

References

Cornell note-taking method [Image]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://s-media-cache-

ak0.pinimg.com/736x/93/62/0d/93620d22fc7fc971093848531509bc99.jpg

Diverse community [Photograph]. (n.d.). Retrieved from

http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/~/media/Images/Web2014/Programs/Student-

Culture/Desktop/hero-d-diversity-students-talking.ashx

Hands and book [Photograph]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.coldcoffeepress.com/wp-

content/uploads/2013/09/Hands-and-Book.jpg

Munn, C. (2014). Top ten study strategies [Microsoft PowerPoint].

Preparing for exams [Photograph]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.colleges.co.uk/wp-

content/uploads/Preparation-for-university-exams_Medium-770x300.jpg

Thomas, D. (n.d.). A new culture of learning [Illustration]. Retrieved from http://s3-eu-west-

1.amazonaws.com/voicemap/vms/imgs/000/000/159/bigger/voicemap_a_new_culture_of

_learning__doug_thomas.jpg?1399992807

Top Ten Study Strategies

Presented by: Mireille Saurette

Questions?saurettem@Assiniboine.net

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