1)
Notes: Organize them and make sure you are not missing anything.
2)
Instructor: What did your teacher tell you to study?
3)
You: Study in a way that works best for you (ex. place and times).
4)
Friends: If you stay on track, studying with friends can help. Quiz each other, and everyone can explain
what they know.
5)
Tricks: Use methods such as mnemonic to help memorize blocks of
information.
6) Do It Now: No one wants to fail, go to summer
school or take the class again. Work now
so you do not have to pay later.
7) Breaks: Take regular breaks while you
study and do not stay up all
night. Lack of sleep will make it hard
for you to focus and do your best.
8)
Eat: Eat a good breakfast or lunch before the test. Not only will a growling stomach interfere
with your concentration, but your brain will not function at its best ability
when it needs energy. (Note: Research
has shown that eating peppermints will help you to remember what you study!)
9)
Avoid Caffeine: Coffee or coke may give you a quick alert boost, but you will
rebound and lose steam. Drink water; it
keeps you hydrated. (This is a hard one for me. I am pretty wicked without my morning cup of Java!)
10) Needs: Take what you need to the exam or test. Think ahead.
Do you need a ruler, a calculator, paper, etc.?
Now have your students go back and highlight the study tips they are already doing. Then ask them to draw a star beside the one they want to work on before the next test. If you have your students do this activity, I believe you'll find it to be a positive beginning on how to study math.
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