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.