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Effective Study
Memory & Concentration
Enhancement
Effective Students
• Are Motivated Intrinsically– Appreciate the value of lifelong learning
• Set Realistic, Yet Challenging, Goals
• Evaluate Goals Regularly
• Are Disciplined
• Are Active in Their Learning Style
• Integrate both Classroom & Life Lessons
What Kind of Student Are You?
• Crammers– Is this good for long term retention?
• Book highlighters– Is the whole page highlighted?
• Do you integrate lectures, readings and discussions?
It Has Been Said That We Remember:
of what we read.
of what we hear.
of what we hear and see.
of what we say or write.
of what we say as we do.
10%
20%
30%
70%
90%
Passive
Passive
Passive
Active
Active
Creating an Environment Conducive to Learning
Address External Distractions
• Friends, family, and the phone.
• Blow up the television!
• Create a study area for studying.
• Stay away from the windows.
• What about music and studying?
• Watch those lyrics!
Address Internal Distractions
• Use time management - start at designated time.
• Confront the personal issues.
• What about daydreaming?
What if it is the professor?
Reality check time.
Don’t over prepare the study area!
Take Care of the Physical Self
• Eat regular and well balanced meals.
• Be aware of ergonomics.
• Exercise!
• Get the right amount of sleep.
Ways to Remember
Interest + Intent = Relevancy
Selecting major points - Outlining
Active Recitation & Ongoing Review
Distribute Learning 30 + 3 plan
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Mnemonics
Acronyms
Rhymes
Associations
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