Note-taking Strategies part 2

           Note-taking Strategies

                             Part 2

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During Class

One approach that has been proven effective is called the Cornell Note-Taking system. Here are some of its methods. Start by using the main section of your page to take down your notes during class. Be sure to leave space on the left side of the page and the bottom. Things to keep in mind:

1.    Get the speaker’s main points. Don’t write down every word you hear.

2.    Leave blanks in your notes to add explanations later.

3.    Organize as you write. Pay attention to cues such as repetition and emphasis.

4.    Indicate main and supporting points as you go.

5.    Jot down key vocabulary, important facts and formulas.

6.    Ask questions. If you’re confused, it’s better to ask while the material is fresh in your mind.

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The Power of Study Groups

           The Power of Study Groups

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                           Part 1

Working Together Helps Everyone

You may have noticed that when you’re explaining something you’ve learned to a friend, you begin to understand it better yourself. This happens because, when you explain an idea, you need to think more deeply about it. The same principle makes study groups useful. Studying with others in a small group is helpful because you:

·      Think out loud.

·     Share ideas.

·     Learn from one another.

In an effective study group, you and other students hash out lesson materials together---- explaining concepts, arguing about them, figuring out why one person’s answer differs from another’s----- and in the process, you most likely learn more than you would have studying by yourself.

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10 Time Management Tips for Students

10 Time Management Tips for Students

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                                 Tips 1-4

Organizing your life

Managing your time well is an important element of success----- especially if you’re a student. If you set priorities that fit your needs and lifestyle, you’ll have a better chance of achieving your goals. Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life.

Tip 1. Make a to-do list every day

Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. And don’t forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments.

Tip 2. Use spare minutes wisely

When you’re commuting on the bus or train, use the time to get some reading done.

Tip 3. It’s okay to say no

If your friend asks you to go to a movie on Thursday night and you have an exam the next morning, realize that it’s okay to say no. keep your short-and long-term priorities in mind.

Tip 4. Find the right time

You’ll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don’t wait to do it until late at night.

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