Effort is good. Effective effort is better: study skills slides!!!

Learn how to study actively. Many widely used study strategies are not scientifically reliable. It's time to change strategies. Click here for slides that explain the concept of active studying and suggest methods of active studying.

Use memory strategies.

Do tests and exams make you feel nervous?

It's okay to feel somewhat nervous about tests and exams. You can manage your feelings and take steps to feel more comfortable and confident about tests and exams. This booklet has some good strategies in it. 

Growth mindset 

Understanding growth mindset is a key step toward choosing effective study habits. 

A mindset is a way of thinking. Growth mindset is built on two principles: 

1. Know what happens in your brain while you are learning something. 

• Neurons connect  when you learn. Well, they don't physically touch but let's call it connecting. 

• This connection is fragile and needs to be reinforced or strengthened by PRACTICE. 

2. You need a positive attitude toward effort.

• Intelligence can grow.

• You can get better at things by frequent, challenging practice.

• In other words, effort matters! One's attitude toward putting in an effort matters.