1. Strategic studying and test taking tips

2.  A little neurophysiology  What are the different learning styles?  What’s my style?  How can I maximize my learning?  How can I get the most out of my studying?

3.  Brain function contributes to learning style  Brain stem – controls basic functions  Cerebellum – balance and coordination  Cerebrum – high-level functions  Left – language and logical thinking, right side mvt  Right – nonverbal processes, imagination, left side mvt

4.  Cellular level  Neurons receive & send  Creating new connections  Connections strengthen with practice  Continues with new learning

5.  Visual  Auditory  Bodily-kinesthetic

6.  Read  Watch demonstrations

7.  Sounds good to me…..  Discussions  Lectures  Q/A sessions  Giving speeches  Reading aloud  Study groups  Recorded lectures

8.  Learn by doing!  Labs  Volunteer for demonstrations  Group projects  Assistance  Tutor

9.  Individual  Group  Oral expressive  Written expressive  Sequential  Global

10.  Perspective  Comparing w/previous experience  Reflecting

11.  Collaborative learner

12.  Ask questions  Answer questions  Explanations  Discussion  Writes opinions  Written insights

13.  Big picture thinkers  Relating concepts  Likes analogies  Suggestions:  Summarize  Diagrams to relate to “big picture”  Write down questions

14.  Detailed information in logical pattern  Good outlines  Read directions first!  Suggestions:  Summarize w/bullets  Draw diagrams to show relationships  To-do list!  Examples

15.  Note-taking  Review text & create outline  Class notes  Shorthand/abbreviations  Organize to fit  Diagrams!  Neatness counts  Leave spaces  Read over ASAP!

16.  Outline  Asymmetrical columns  Compare-contrast  Concept maps concept

17.  Location  Focus  Set goals

18.  Memory skills  Registration  Reception – taking in  Perception – recognition  Selection - remembering  Short term – 5 to 9 chunks  Long term – organize & store  Recall & use!

19.  Group review  Diagrams!  Set goals  Fresh mind  Short time blocks – take breaks  No procrastination allowed

20. Maggie says…… ”Toto, we’re not in Kansas…… Katiebelle says….. “What Maggie means is that this is not high school.”