Use a Study Process

Objectives
Student will be able to:
  • recognize the importance of using a study process.
  • describe strategies and processes related to studying new concepts and materials.
  • apply a study process.

Introduction
Preparing for a test begins on the very first day of school, and is an ongoing process. To make sure you are prepared, your study process should include the following.
  • Take good notes.
  • Keep your school papers organized.
  • Correct old tests when you get them back.
  • Review study guides and notes daily.
  • Take notes from your notes.
  • Make up your own test questions.
 
Think about different strategies for studying information, and plan your study process accordingly.

Application
1.

Think about an upcoming test. Write a plan for how you will prepare for this test. What will you do on an ongoing basis? What will you do the week before the test? What will you do the night before the test?
 

Acceptable answers will include a plan to prepare for an upcoming test, including: 

  • Ongoing tasks between now and test time 
  • A plan for a week before the test
  • A plan for the night before the test.
 

2.

Think about what you do on an ongoing basis to prepare for tests. What strategies will you use to study the information? What activities can you include from now on?
 

Acceptable answers will include an explanation of ongoing preparations that the student makes before a test. He or she should also include: 

  • Different strategies to study information.
  • A list of new tasks that can be included in the future.
 

3.

Explain how knowing different strategies for preparing for a test will help you the next time you take one.
 

Acceptable answers include a list of test preparation strategies and how the student anticipates that they will help test performance in the future.
 

Please evaluate the student's answers:

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