Study Tools
HELPFUL STUDY TIPS
Color Coding
Color Code your Notes
Color code Key TERMS, Key CONCEPTS, or Key Phrases and study those points.
Writing
Annotate your Notes/Text
Write Summaries
Talk to the Text (Beside the key concept, term, or phrase, write what is understood or misunderstood)
Draw symbols or images
Review
Review Immediately After Class
Recite Information in your own words.
Review Before the Next Class
Reflect on your own ideas and opinions.
Identify questions you may have.
Review Notes Daily on a Regular Basis
Study Groups
AVID Tutorial Groups (See Video to the Right)
Compare Notes and Add new information
Identify and Discuss Misconceptions
Draw Symbols or Images
Annotate
One pager
Draw images or symbols that connect to the concept, term, or phrase
Use Cornell Notes
Cover the left column (the side with the question) and then practice answering the question.
Cover the right column (the side with the answer) and then pracitice asking the question.