Dont Study Sept 2009 Derrick Doige M Ed

Success!!! ØSuccess in not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to

The Successful Person makes a habit of doing what the failing person doesn’t like

What is the # 1 predictor of student success? Ø Read the following sentence

OC New Admissions Exam The 100 Test 23 42 13 5 17 4 67

Learning Pyramid Ø What implications does the LP have for your everyday learning? Ø

Making Your Mark Ø Break up into groups of 4: Ø Chapter 3: Note

Reading Texts SQ 54 Ø Survey Ø Question Ø Read Ø Respond Ø Record

Manage Review Time Daily review Material you have just learned Ø Material that involves

Preparing for Exams Ø RAP technique: Ø R – Review notes frequently Ø A

Derrick’s Recipe for Success Ø Ø Ø Take responsibility for your learning Stay healthy

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Don’t Study Sept. 2009 Derrick Doige, M. Ed Okanagan College - Counsellor http: //people. okanagan. bc. ca/ddoige/

Success!!! ØSuccess in not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts! Winston Churchill

The Successful Person makes a habit of doing what the failing person doesn’t like to do. Thomas Edison

What is the # 1 predictor of student success? Ø Read the following sentence aloud: opportunityisnowhere opportunity is now here opportunity is no where Your Attitude will determine your Altitude!

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Learning Pyramid Ø What implications does the LP have for your everyday learning? Ø The more you can become actively engaged in the material you are trying to learn, the better your chances of actually learning and retaining the information.

Making Your Mark Ø Break up into groups of 4: Ø Chapter 3: Note Taking Ø Chapter 4: Study Hints and Shortcuts Ø Chapter 6: How to Study for Exams Ø Chapter 7: Managing College Life

Reading Texts SQ 54 Ø Survey Ø Question Ø Read Ø Respond Ø Record Ø Relate Ø Review

Manage Review Time Daily review Material you have just learned Ø Material that involves simple memorization Ø Weekly review Ø 30 – 60 minutes per subject Major reviews Week before the exam Ø Take short breaks every hour Ø Avoid marathon study sessions Ø Use study groups Ø

Preparing for Exams Ø RAP technique: Ø R – Review notes frequently Ø A – Anticipate questions (form study groups) Ø P – Practice Ø Test Preparation Check List

Derrick’s Recipe for Success Ø Ø Ø Take responsibility for your learning Stay healthy (Relax, Eat, Sleep, Exercise, Time) Manage your time wisely Create a weekly schedule & develop a routine Be an active learner (Pyramid and SQ 5 R) Take good notes (Cornel System) Review your notes frequently (3 types of review) Form Study Groups Anticipate the questions on the exam Learn from your mistakes Get help sooner than later Have Fun!!

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