Thursday, December 9, 2010
Effective Study Strategies
Learning about the most effective ways to study this semester was very interesting as it applied so directly to my life. After a year and a half in college, I have taken many tests and prepared for them in different ways. Some strategies have been effective while others have negatively influenced my results. Far too often I find myself cramming for a test late at night a few hours before I have to take it. I always kick myself for doing this because by the time I get to class the next day, I have forgotten or confused much of the information. If, however, I read the material as we review it in class and then begin studying a few days prior, my results are much different. I always feel much more prepared and I can easily recall the information in a methodical way.
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The strategies you have discussed Aaron are very key. I also find that when I get the reading done on time for my classes and pay close attention to the discussions of those readings as well as studying for exams a few nights in advance, I do much better than waiting until the last minute. As a result, another effective study strategy (and school strategy in general) is to improve your time management skills. Having a good idea of when everything for all of your classes ahead of time and planning out a schedule of when to do each thing is a very good way to keep working to potential. I find a positive correlation between those with good time management skills and success in school, including in college. As a result, I feel that all of us should focus on planning, especially for exams coming up next week.
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