Study Strategies

Why is it important to develop good study skills? (select all that apply)

• To get better grades

• To help you be a success in the world of work

• To understand the subject matter

• To get worse grades

What are the necessary skills and techniques students need to promote active learning and long-term retention?

• Time management and active learning techniques

• Passive study methods

• Memorization techniques

• Distraction management

What is the key concept of time management for studying?

• Organizing and prioritizing study time effectively

• Studying for longer hours

• Avoiding breaks during study sessions

• Using passive study methods

What is a checklist for effective study strategies?

Which of the following is a good general testing strategy?

• Answer D on all questions

• Eliminate wrong answers when you're unsure and look over remaining answers or come back to the question .

• Skip over the directions and assume you know what they say/want to save time.

• NEVER use scratch paper on confusing questions

How often should you study?

• A little bit each day, even if you don't have a test coming up

• Once per week

• The night before a test or quiz

• A few minutes before a test or quiz

The night before a test, you should __________.

• get a good night's sleep

• eat a big dinner

• watch a movie

• run two miles

Many students struggle to retain information despite studying for hours, often cramming the night before and quickly forgetting it after the exam. What are the main issues affecting their study habits?

• Distractions and poor time management

• Effective study techniques

• Memorization strategies

• Active learning practices

How can you maintain an organized study space?

• Keep it cluttered with irrelevant items

• Fill it with distractions

• Keep it tidy and free from distractions

• Never spend time organizing it

Which of the following is a good general testing strategy?

• Answer C on all questions

• Skim the questions before reading a passage so that you know what you are looking for

• Answer C on all questions

• Skim the directions, and guess the best answer quickly