Study Advice
Chelsea Ferrie: Psychology-4th Hour
Improving Memory
Tip #2 - Control Your Stress. Chronic stress can damage brain cells and the hippocampus.
Tip #3 - Use Mnemonics Devices. Mnemonic devices help people associate information with devices like pictures, sentences, or a word.
Tip # 4- Make Regular Study Sessions. Study material over numerous sessions instead of cramming studying into one night, can give you the time for your o process the information.
Tip# 5 - Relate Things You Already Know to New Information. By connecting new information to existing memories, you can increase the likeliness of you recalling the information.
Websites: http://www.helpguide.org/life/improving_memory.htm and http://psychology.about.com/od/cognitivepsychology/tp/memory_tips.htm
Test Types
Math Tests
Way #2- Practice by doing similar problems. Ask questions to your instructor if you do not understand. Make sure you know how to apply the material since you will use it later. Your study time for math should be at least as long as your study periods for other classes. Study in a group of friends, you can help each other out. ( Long Term)
Websites: http://www.geniusonpurpose.com/effective-study-skills/how-to-study-for-a-math-test/
http://mathcs.slu.edu/undergrad-math/success-in-mathematics
Science - Diagram
Way #2 - Practice on old exams and homework. Study with these materials with a group of your friends. Develop a study routine that works best for you. Organize your material to make it easier to study with. You can also write down the information you know and make a flow chart with it. ( Long Term)
Websites -http://www.lz95.net/mss/faculty/eschoo/PDF%20FILES%20SCIENCE/Science/Reference%20Pages/How%20to%20Study%20for%20a%20Science%20Test.pdf
http://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/health-and-support/exam-preparation-ten-study-tips
Language Arts- Reflection
Way #2- Set time aside to study the material, either in a group or by your self. You can practice with sample questions. Familiarize your self with tests that are given by your instructor. This way you can expect what will be on the test. (Short Term)
Websites:http://www2.uic.edu/stud_orgs/prof/ftc/testtips.html
Social Studies - Essay
Way #2- Review chapter titles because these are usually themes for questions. When taking notes, watch your teacher for clues that the material might be on the test. When studying, practice writing out different essay questions. ( Short Term)
Websites: http://www.ci.maryville.tn.us/mhs/studyskills/jrsrengssessay.htm
http://homeworktips.about.com/od/schooltests/a/essaytest.htm
Physical Education - Multiple Choice
Way# 2- Review your notes and previous homework in study sessions. These study sessions should be in intervals with 5 to 10 min breaks in between the sessions. Furthermore, review multiple choice testing strategies. (Short Term)
Websites-http://www.uwec.edu/geography/ivogeler/multiple.htm
http://testprep.about.com/od/tipsfortesting/ht/How_To_Study_Multiple_Choice.htm
Memory Blank?
Website: http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/find_out/guides/uk/beating_exam_stress/newsid_1987000/1987281.stm