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How to study smarternot harder!

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How We Process Information Before, During and After the Test Different Types of Tests Last Minute Study Tips Test Anxiety Cheating

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Dual route approach to processing information: Central Peripheral

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Benefits Messages seem to be more accessible (easier to recall) Messages are more stable and persistent Messages are more resistant to change, challenges Attitudes adopted are more predictive of attitude-relevant behavior Receiver of the message has more confidence in attitudes adopted with the central route

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Factors affecting ability Intelligence Age Issue-relevant knowledge schema Distractions (external and internal) Confidence in ones own thoughts What are some situational factors that are currently affecting your ability to process information?

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Factors affecting motivation Need for cognition low in need means low in motivation Need for evaluation low in need means low in motivation Openmindedness low dogmatics are more flexibile with belief structure and are more willing to listen Interest Personal Relevance Value Relevance

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Our brain creates pathways when think about something the more we think about something, the clearer the path becomes Easier to recall information that is grouped with similar information We forget most material in the first 24 hoursreview quickly to retain

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SQ3R: survey, question, read, recite, review With difficult reading, outline as you survey and as a you read Make material meaningful Apply general concepts to specific examples Break material down by categories (logical, chronological, spatial) Make it personalapply material to your own life experiences Create pictures to connect ideas

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Recite (out loud) and repeat to create memory trails Write a song and recite Imitate someone while reciting Repetitive writing Overlearndo more problems than are assigned for class Review multiple timesyou wont learn a new phone number without reciting it repeatedly

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Know when you learn best Are you a sparrow? An owl? A sprowl? Study in short chunks 2 hours of study + 1 hour of activity/break + 1-2 hours of study VS 6 straight hours of studying Keep the subject interestingrelate it to your own experiences to curtail bad attitudes Pay attention to your active listeningmake a mark when your mind wanders to refocus Keep a to-do list or intention statement to stop thinking about what you need to do

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Remember something else Example: if cannot remember note-taking systems, remember note-taking strategies instead Notice when you recall information hints at your learning style Use course information frequently, such as through flashcard reviews Believe that you wont forgetattitude predicts behavior

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Example: Peanut butter soda crackers. Problem, blame, solution, consequences Activity: What device do we use to remember the colors of a rainbow? What rhymes can you recall that helped you remember information? Pick a topic from class and create a mnemonic to help you remember it.

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Start preparing on the first day of class. Dont miss class, set up a review schedule, keep up with reading. Time yourself when reading for a class and use that to budget your time for future reading Know expectations. Keep a copy of your syllabus, ask instructors to clarify expectations. Ask questions in class. Raise your hand in class, ask instructor for clarification. Dont assume all of the lecture will cover the text.

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Keep up Manage your time; keep up with daily reading and assignments. Review early and weekly Preview chapters before class; review notes immediately after class; schedule an hour weekly to review materials; use flashcards Final review The week before the test schedule extra review time. Suggested two hours a day at least three days prior to the exam.

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Create a sample test Pre-test yourself with questions created from key concepts, notes, and chapter objectives. Remember to save all quizzes and course materials for review. Study Group Share notes and possible test questions. Be prepared on test day Bring pencils, pens, paper, watch, and any other materials you might need.

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Mind dump. Jot down formulas, key works, facts, etc. in the margins or on the back of the exam. Read and listen to all instructions. Take your time, read directions, and ask for clarification. Determine which questions are worth the most. Spend more time on questions that are worth the most.

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Answer objective questions. These questions may contain information that will be useful in essay questions. Answer essay questions. Spend more time on these questions because they tend to be worth the most points. Answer remaining questions. Answer all questions unless there is a penalty for guessing. Review Review your exam before turning it in to instructor.

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Reward yourself. Analyze your performance. Confirm your gradecheck to make sure the grade was calculated correctly. Determine what types of mistakes you made was it lack of preparedness or was it because you did not follow directions? Learn what to do different for the next test.

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True/False Multiple Choice Matching Fill-in-the-Blank Open Book Essay

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Read entire question before answering it. Pay attention to detailsread names, dates, and places carefully. Watch for qualifiersalways, all, never, and every. These questions are usually false. Answer every question. Trust instinctif it doesnt sound right, it probably isnt.

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Read the question carefully. Eliminate choices. Go from easy to difficult. Watch for combinationsall of the above or none of the above. Look at sentence structure.

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Read both lists carefully. Eliminatethis is the key to a matching test. Cross choices out as you complete matches.

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Look for cuesif the word before the blank is an the blank will generally start with a vowel; if the word before the blank is a the blank will start with a consonant. Count the number of blanks. Watch for the length of the blankthis will indicate a longer or shorter answer. Answer the questions you know first.

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You still need to study. Focus on organizing your material. Know what you can use and have it with younotes from class, previous homework, etc. Key is to know how to find information quickly. Use sticky notes to flag pages.

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Budget time wisely. Read the question carefully before beginning to write. Create an outline. Your thesis should be in intro. Use key terms and phrases. Write neatly. Re-read, edit and revise.

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Focus on a few points. Decide what is the most important. Stay positive. Dont panic and waste energy being negativedo your best and move on. Review all notes.

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Definitionlearned response to stress. Everyone experiences test anxiety. Symptoms Nervousness Upset stomach Sweaty palms Forgetfulness

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Prepare, prepare, prepare!!! Practice taking sample tests. Get regular exercisethis will help release tension. Eat a light, healthy breakfast. Stay calmget a good nights sleep and take slow, deep breaths directly before the exam. Get to class early. Dont over exaggerate the importance of the exam. Get help if symptoms become severe. Make your own!

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Looking at someones paper during an exam. Passing notes back and forth. Getting notes from someone who has just taken the same test. Stealing tests from an office. Using unauthorized electronic devices. Having someone else complete the work online for you. Not properly citing your resourcesi.e. plagiarism.

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