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ACTIVE Study Strategies
ACTIVE Study Strategies
The best way to study is using ACTIVE rather than PASSIVE study strategies.
The best way to study is using ACTIVE rather than PASSIVE study strategies.
PASSIVE studying is things like just reading over notes, highlighting, re-reading.
ACTIVE studying is doing things to engage with the information in different ways so that it gives your brain more ways to learn and remember the information.
Passive VS Active
Study Skills Self-Assessment
Don't know what you need to change in your study habits? Start here with a self-assessment!
Make a Plan and Start Early
Make a Plan and Start Early
CRAMMING DOES NOT WORK!
Being thoughtful about how and when you're studying makes a huge difference. Studying should be something you plan for a do regularly, just not the night before or day of a test.
This Website has great info on why studying is important and how to make a good study plan.
This app uses a method called "Time Boxing" to help you figure out specific times do complete tasks throughout your day. It can help with more than just studying!
Write it out!
Write it out!
Take notes on your notes! You can make yourself a reference sheet, even if you won't be able to use it. You can also re-write down the important things from the notes you already have.
Cornell Note-Taking Method
Cornell Note-Taking Method
This method of taking notes builds in good study habits while you're taking notes in class.
Get Quizzy with Studying!
Get Quizzy with Studying!
Quizzing is a great way to actively engage your brain. You can quiz yourself, use quizzing apps, or have someone else quiz you. Flashcards are a classic, but you can also try
Google Forms
Google Forms
You can set up a quiz for yourself on the material. You can even set it up so Google automatically grades you!
Quizlet
Quizlet
Quizlet has several different ways you can quiz yourself, including fun games!
Map it out
Map it out
Finding a visual way to organize information is a great way to help your brain better understand it and can help make it easier to picture in your head and remember.
Google Draw
Google Draw
In Google Docs, click on "Drawing" under the "Insert" menu and then click the "+"
Google Draw is built right into Google Docs. You can use it to make any kind of mind maps you want (flowcharts, timelines, compare-contrast, etc.).
MindMeister
MindMeister
This is a another fun, easy to use tool to make visual representations of the material you are studying.
How'd It Go?
Want to revisit your studying habits? Wrap up with this Reflection
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