1. HOW TO STUDY SM RT
Classroom Study Skills
Gayle E. Wood, M.Ed.
Director of Access and Diversity
gwood@pstcc.edu
865-539-7160
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2. Preview.
 Read the chapter prior to class.
 Take chapter notes.
 Be proactive!
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3. Attend Class!
 Go to class everyday!
 Come to class prepared.
 Take notes in class.
 Become actively involved in learning.
 Participate in class by asking and
answering questions.
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4. Review.
 Rewrite your notes ASAP after a
lecture.
 Recall is usually 90% when study
occurs immediately following class.
 Review the chapter you just read.
 Edit your chapter notes.
 Merge chapter and lecture notes.
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5. Use Time Wisely.
 Create a semester schedule.
 Include times for classes, work, and study.
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
9:40 9:40-10:30 9:30-10:30 9:40-10:30 9:30-10:30 9:40-10:30 9:40
ENGL1010 MATH TUTOR ENGL1010 MATH TUTOR ENGL1010
10:45 10:45-11:40 10:45-11:45 10:45-11:40 10:45-11:45 10:45-11:40 10:45
MATH MATH MATH MATH MATH
12 11:45-12:15 12--12:45 12-12:45 11:50-12:20 12-12:45 12-5
LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH WORK
12:15-12:45 12:55-1:50 12:15-12:45 12:55-1:50 12:15-12:45
STUDY PHED STUDY PHED STUDY
12:55-1:50 12:55-1:50 12:55-1:50
SPAN2010 SPAN2010 SPAN2010
2-7:30 2-3:30 2-3:30 2-3:30 2-3:30 2-4:30
STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY
3:30-7 3:30-7 3:30 3:30-7
7-10 7-10 4:30-9:30 7-10 4:30-9:30 5:30-10
7:30-10
STUDY STUDY WORK STUDY WORK
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6. Use Time Wisely.
 Get a semester planner.
 Keep all semester commitments in
your planner.
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7. Use Time Wisely.
 Create daily and/or weekly task lists.
 Put this list in your planner.
Task List for Week of Nov. 15
__ Rewrite Eng. Paper due Tues.
__ Wash clothes
__ Study for Fri. Chemistry test
__ Volunteer at Boys Club
__ Go grocery shopping
__ Rewrite History notes – quiz next Mon.
__ Concert tickets for Sat.
__ Read chapter 10, math – review on Wed.
__ Clean house
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8. Studying
 Establish a SPECIFIC PLACE and a
SPECIFIC TIME to study.
 Study in 50 minute increments.
 Take frequent breaks.
 Study the most challenging classes
first.
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9. Studying
 Study a minimum of 2 hours for
every hour in class each week.
 Use study aids: flash cards,
computer tutorials, and previous
exams.
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10. Online Resources
 Study Guide
 www.studygs.net/
 Reading Skills
 www.uttyler.edu/counseling/StudySkills-SQ3R.htm
 Test Taking Skills
 http://people.richland.edu/jodell/testtake.html
 Memory Skills
 http://www.bucks.edu/~specpop/mnemonics.h
tm
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11. I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.
I do and I understand.
--Chinese proverb
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12. Need help?
 If you need help with study skills,
please contact:
 Gayle Wood - 539-7160 or
 Counseling Services – 694-6547
is available!
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