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Principles of Review
Learning Effectively and Efficiently
- Immediate Review
As soon as possible after class (preferably within 24 hours-we forget up to 50% of new material within that time):
- Rework your notes adding material that comes to mind.
- Order and organize class and reading notes using asterisks, arrows, additional comments etc.
- Integrate new material with what you already know.
- Intermediate Review
Retaining information learned during IMMEDIATE REVIEW requires moving that information into your long-term memory. To facilitate this:
- Review recent notes for each subject at least twice per week (15-20 minutes per review session).
- Review all notes relevant to the next major test; determine how new material fits into the whole (1 time per week).
- Final Review
Start early-at least one week before your exams.
- Assemble study materials: Textbooks, lecture notes, handouts, outside readings, reading notes, homework and other assignments, your previous tests, sample/practice tests, workbooks, study aids you have made during the semester (e.g. flashcards, charts, models), review sheets from professor/TA.
- Practice applying your knowledge: Try to predict test questions and then answer them. Practice what you will have to do on the test--write essay outlines, work problems.
- If you know you have trouble managing your time during a test, practice answering questions within a time limit.
- Stick to a regular sleep/eat/study routine. Avoid excess caffeine/other stimulants. A stressed body leads to a stressed mind, which leads to an unhappy test-taking experience.
- If you suffer from test-related anxiety, attend a Student Development Services workshop on stress-reduction, or talk to a professor/TA/advisor/SDS Programs Coordinator for practical suggestions to overcome your anxiety.
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