Study Strategies Common Hour Workshop Presented by the Academic Advising Center

Choose a table leader! Let’s Begin!!!!

 Task one:  Table leaders open the task 1 envelope and remove the baggie of puzzle pieces. You will use the puzzle frame for this task.  Remove the puzzle pieces from the baggie.  As a group you will work to complete the puzzle.  Points will be awarded for place in completion.  You have 3 minutes to complete the task……GO!!! Puzzle Mania

 Task two:  Table leaders open the Task 2 envelope and take out the cards.  Pass the cards out face down, one to each person in the group.  Look at your word, (only!!).  Each person, in turn, will try to get the group to guess your word by giving one word clues. (like password)  When the word is guessed place your card face up and move to the next group member.  Score a point for each one guessed correctly.  You will have 2 minutes to complete the task……GO!!! Puzzle Mania

 Task three:  Table leaders open the Task 3 envelope, give each group member a piece of clay.  Hand out the folded cards, read your word silently and create the word out of the clay.  You will have 1 minute to sculpt… GO!!!  The group must now guess your word. Do not use verbal clues with your group. Once the word is guessed open your card and place your sculpture on the card. Score one point for each correct answer  You have two minutes to guess the words…GO!!!! Puzzle Mania

 Each task represents a style of learning  Task 1---Visual  Task 2---Auditory  Task 3---Tactile Reflect on which task was the most comfortable and easiest for you to complete. Think about how you learn. Are you beginning to see a connection? Debrief

 Learning Styles Inventory Learning Styles Inventory  What strategies should you use the connect most with your learning style strength? Learning Styles

Block out the following on your weekly calendar handout  Class meetings  Meals  Naps/down time  Activities with mandatory meetings (sports, practice)  Exercise  3 hours x # of credits for homework Preparing your calendar

An example!

Quick 5-minute study strategies

Quick 15-minute study strategies

Quick 30-minute study strategies

 Note Taking Note Taking Strategies for you

 L ead— Being prepared  I deas— Write the main ideas, not everything that is said  S ummarize —Reduce your notes into the most important ideas within 24 hours  T alk— Talk to professors and classmates about remaining questions  E nd— Review and summarize and identify problems  N otes-- Use a method that helps you to find essential points. Strategies for you

Cornell method note taking Outline method Strategies for you

 R ecord: First Step  R educe: Summarize key points  R ecite: Read your notes aloud to help you retain the information  R eflect: How does it relate to objectives in your syllabus, make critical connections  R eview: Do the same day as the class Summarize each week’s note into a single sheet Review come exam time! Strategies for you

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