angela zanardelli reading and study skills coordinator
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Angela ZanardelliReading and Study Skills Coordinator
www.success.wayne.edu
Students (including you) waste more time than they’ll ever realize
-Time spent studying ineffectively-Allowing interruption-Cramming information in one session-Wasting precious lecture time
The following is a three-step method to help students make the most of the little time they have
Take 15-20 minutes to skim chapterRead
TITLE introduction concept overview or summary subheading examine illustrations seek main points of chapter
Pre-lecture prep helps students to stay aware and active during lecture
Student is able to relate what they’ve seen to what instructor is reviewing
Students have a much greater chance of mastering the material if they are active during lecture
Students will greatly reduce their study time if they focus and take effective notes
By reviewing notes within 24 hours of the lecture, more information is retained and the likeliness of further study is increased
Students often wait too long to study and material is forgotten before next class
Short and frequent reviews are often less threatening and more effective than long study sessions.
Phone interruptions
Be a good example to students. Have your cell phone off or on silent and put away during session
Tell students the following: SILENCE OR TURN OFF YOUR PHONE!!! Do not keep it within view when it is silenced When you’ve completed your task, you can check
messages and return calls
Where the student studies is a major factor in his or her concentration levels. Share these tips with your students:
Avoid studying in places where you know you’ll be distracted
People watching
Roommate issues
Library situations
More tips to helps students to avoid interruption
Be honest with yourself, do not welcome interruption
Choose activities that will not be on your mind after study breaks
Do not talk to someone who may upset you before or during your study time
Do not allow facebook. myspace, email, etc to distract you while studying. Set aside special time for internet.
Many students have trouble adapting to college textbooks.Help your students succeed with the following “active reading” strategies
Before Reading
Determine the subject matter of the material
Understand how the material is organized
Decide what is most important to remember from the material
Identify your own purpose for reading the chapter
During Reading Make notes in margins of concepts/examples
Identify what details accompany each idea
Challenge the connection between the ideas
Note info that needs clarification
After ReadingTranslate material into your own words
Compare margin notes to lecture notes
Seek out additional resources for unclear ideas
Answer end of chapter questions!!
Ease your students anxiety with some of the following test-taking tips:
Use short term study sessions at least a week before the exam
Schedule times to study certain material and stick to the plan
Seek out tutoring or supplemental instruction for the course
Find a study group who is just as serious as you about doing well
Create your own test questions from notes, end of chapter questions, and vocab terms
Make flashcards out of these test questionsEat breakfast before the examPack your backpack and get plenty of rest the
night before