1. Earth Science I How to succeed in this class

2. A Technique for Reading 1.Survey headings and topic sentences 2.Turn each heading into a question 3.Read to answer your question 4.Recite (write) brief notes to answer your question 5.Review your questions and answers (headings turned into exam questions are often points emphasized in exams)

3. Taking Notes 1. 1.Take detailed notes 2. 2.Identify each set of notes 3. 3.Develop an outline form 4. 4.Listen with questions in mind 5. 5.Use phrases, incomplete sentences, or easily understood and remembered shorthand notes

4. Taking Notes 6. 6.Write down all technical terms, definitions or explanations, and examples 7. 7.Review and annotate your notes on the same day that you take them 8. 8.Write legibly and clearly – rewrite your notes if necessary 9. 9.Write down assignments

5. Studying 1. 1.Work area and study materials 2. 2.Make and adhere to a daily schedule for study and review 3. 3.Use your textbook, handouts, or web read before lectures on a topic annotate your notes if you mark in your text, avoid over marking write key words in margin

6. Studying 4. 4.Key your study to meet the objectives listed for each topic 5. 5.Objectives terminology: Identify – select a named, described, or drawn object Name – supply a noun or proper noun for an item that has been identified or described

7. Studying Order – arrange objects or terms in a sequence based upon a stated property Describe – state observable properties sufficient to identify an object or event Distinguish – select an object from two or more which are easily confused (or tell how you would do that)

8. Objectives Construct – make an object, verbal statement, or drawing State a Rule – communicate a relationship or principle that could be used to solve a problem Apply a Rule – supply an answer to a problem by using a stated principle Demonstrate – perform operations necessary to carry out a specified procedure

9. Testing I. I.Preparation 1. 1.Legible and well organized notes 2. 2.Cramming 3. 3.Cooperation 4. 4.Begin reviewing at least once a day at least 1 week in advance 5. 5.Can you draw it? (learning styles) 6. 6.Be positive

10. Testing II. II.Test Taking Skills 1. 1.Review entire test before starting 2. 2.Read all directions carefully 3. 3.Read each question as if it will be the the last time you see it 4. 4.Do not leave questions blank 5. 5.Multiple choice or matching questions, try to answer before looking at the possible answers