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Make a list of key concepts,
terms, and topics. These will serve as a way to organize material that you
will be tested on and they will help you generate possible test questions.
Combine information from
your class notes and reading assignments. Create a new set of notes around
your key concepts. Take a piece of paper and write the key concept at the
top. Then write down the information from your notes and reading that
relates to it. Rewriting your notes is a great , way to organize and review
the material that you will be tested on.
Make a list of possible
test questions. Your teacher may have said things in class like, "be sure to
review this worksheet" or, "this will make a good test question." These are
the items you should pay particular attention to when you study for a test.
Definitions of vocabulary words also make good possible test questions, as
do bold face concepts in your textbooks.
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Be an active listener.
Don't just sit and stare at a book-learning through osmosis doesn't work!
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Rewrite & organize your
notes.
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Make up practice tests
with possible test questions and old homework problems.
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Have a family member
quiz you on the material out loud.
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Review material with a
study buddy or study group.
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Draw or label diagrams.
Use the memorization
techniques on the second page of this handout. Remember, you may have to
try more than one, before you find something that works for you-so don't get
discouraged!
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