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Technology Tools:
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Dragon Naturally Speaking is a fast
and accurate voice dictation program for word processing. The software
tunes itself to the student’s voice and allows the student to
begin dictating with ease.
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Kurzweil 3000 is software which reads
scanned or electronic text aloud using human sounding synthetic speech.
This software has been useful for students with auditory or visual
impairments, and students with dyslexia.
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Math Advantage makes learning fun
and stimulating with engaging interactive tutors. The comprehensive
tools in Math Advantage help you develop critical skills in:
Pre-Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus,
Statistics, Real World Math, and Business Math.
This interactive software is available in our library
for use in our Study and Resource Room.
Study & Resource Room:
Fill out and USE your student planner, courtesy of TRiO.
Stop by the Student Success Center to pick yours up.
Knowing your schedule will allow you to find time for
studying. The guideline for studying is to put in 2 hours of studying
for each hour of class. This is only a guideline however; you may find
you need more or less time for a particular subject.
Filling out a weekly
time log will illustrate where you spend your time. Block out time
for the following:
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Classes
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Labs
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Studying
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Sports practices
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Time to eat
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Sleep time
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Job
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Time with friends!
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Time for you!
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Use different colors for each activity.
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Schedule your study time during your “peak”
hours – when you are most energized!
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Anticipate interruptions when you study. It is
best to study in a quiet place; it will likely be quieter in the
library vs. your residential hall. However, if you plan to study
in your room, make sure your roommate knows your study schedule
to avoid conflict.
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Working up to 20 hours at a job can actually help
you manage your time better. More than 20 hours can become detrimental
to your job as a full time student.
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Review your time log with your TRiO Advisor and edit
as needed.
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Notice that a student, on average, retains only 5%
through lecture. This means you need to prepare before class, be an
active participant in class, and study outside of class!
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Take 10 – 15 minutes to review your notes after
class. You can lose 80% of what you
learn if you don’t review within 24 hours! This
will save you hours of cramming and will allow the information to
be moved from your short term memory to your long term
memory.
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BUY THE TEXT BOOK!
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GO TO CLASS!
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While in class try to sit front-and-center, there
are fewer distractions…and harder to fall asleep!
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While taking notes, watch and listen to cues from
professors. Illustrations, repeated words/phrases, and intro and summary
phrases are likely to be on a quiz or test.
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Be flexible; you may need to adjust your note-taking
style according to professor.
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Label and date all notes.
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Leave blank spaces in your notes. Compare with a
study partner later; you may need to fill in material you missed.
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Use highlighters and symbols! You are much more likely
to recall an item that is highlighted and starred vs black and white.
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On the same note; highlight sparingly. The point
is to mark key concepts for further review; an entirely highlighted
notebook/text book will do you no good.
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Remember: Tests measure what you scored on a test,
not necessarily what you know!
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Believe in yourself – see yourself succeeding!
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Avoid the guilt: just study! Shut off your cell phone,
turn off Wii, and stop procrastinating!
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Avoid an all-night study marathon session; exhaustion
and over-sleeping won’t help you pass the exam.
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Test reviews should be done daily, weekly, and, right
before the exam.
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During the exam
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Read the directions! Don’t assume you know
what is be asked.
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Jot down any formulas you have memorized.
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Note the value assigned to the sections of the
exam.
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Answer the “easy” or low value questions
first; this will build confidence.
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Do not hesitate to ask the instructor to clarify
any questions you might have.
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Not all tests are multiple choice; the following
are good guidelines for various exams:
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Multiple Choice
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Read through all your options
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Cross off the answers that are clearly incorrect
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“test the possibilities”, Read
the choices within the question
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True / False
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Open Book
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Just because it is open book does not mean
you don’t have to study! If you haven’t read the
book, you won’t know where to find the answer!
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Organize your notes and book mark or flag
important pages
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Essay
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Make sure you are answering the question that
is being asked
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Outline your answer
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Did you cover the major points?
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Stick to the point! Writing down everything
you remember doesn’t mean you are answering the question.
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Write legibly. If your professor can not read
it, it is hard to grade it!
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PROOF READ!
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To reduce test anxiety:
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Recognize what test anxiety looks like in you:
“butterflies”, racing heartbeat, lost of sleep and
appetite, nausea, etc.
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Tell yourself to STOP!
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Breathe deep
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Encourage yourself!
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Exercise the night before
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Remember: it is normal for everyone
to get nervous before a big exam. Everyone experiences some level
of stress and anxiety. However, continuous test anxiety is a very
real concern for many. If this affects you, there is help! Visit with
Sally Wickware-Thompson, Campus Counselor
and make an appointment with your TRiO Advisor to review your study
habits.
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