We have been thinking about learning requiring three things:
variety, repetition and being spaced out over time. This post will give you some ideas about how
to space your studying over time. You
probably have figured that out from the previous posts, but here goes….
* Keep studying all of the information that will be on the
next exam at least once a week in addition to studying notes from each
individual class immediately after that class.
* For very difficult information, study a little several days every
week in addition to your daily and weekly reviews.
* When preparing for an exam, start studying about a week in
advance. Study one main topic each day
and review all the topics every day.
* Keep a semester calendar so that you can prepare in advance
when you have multiple exams within a few days time.
* For a difficult subject, try to register for (and attend!) a
section that meets as many times a week as possible as opposed to just once a week
for a longer period of time.
* If you do have a night class that meets just once a week, studying
several times each week is very important to make up for only meeting with the
professor once each week.
Next week we will look at how to put it all together. Until then, keep studying!
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First Semester Success: Learning Strategies and Motivation for Your First Semester (or Any Semester) of College, by Dr. Arden B. Hamer, is available at wordassociation.com, amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.
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