Effective Study Methods
Part 1
My
test study method: When it comes time to study for the test, I usually start
2-3 days before the test. I go through my notes and make flashcards on what was
important for those sections, paying special attention to what the teacher said
would be on the test if there was a review session. Also, I go through the book
and read the inset stories and add to my flashcards. If there are practice
problems or online assignment or old tests, I use those to help me study for
the tests as well. Once the test is over, I keep the flashcards so that I have
them for the next test for the final. Flashcards are a marvelous learning tool.
The key to remembering something is to repeat it numerous times-spaced
rehearsal. If you forgot something, it is because you haven’t repeated it
enough times for an extended period of time. Repetition is a law of learning; therefore,
to learn and remember, to recall, it is mandatory that you repeat over and over
the things you desire to learn and remember. You may be thinking, “Oh, no, repeating
something.” You need to get used to it. For example, the more you practice a
song on the piano, the better you become at playing that song. Learning and
remembering is like playing the piano- the more you practice saying or doing it
the better you can remember it. Look now at what you remember. You remember
being exposed to it. So, practice rehearsing those things you desire to
remember, and they will stick with you.
Practice-proficiency-Pleasure
The
better you remember, the more pleasure you obtain from studying and learning.
CTR.
