STUDY STRATEGIES USED BY SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

  • Practice patience with the learning process and your progress*

 Learning takes time.  Yes, there are students that seem to have a photographic memory and never need to study but that is not true for most people.  Each student must learn how long it takes them to learn material and allow adequate time for this learning to take place to be a successful student.

  • Use multiple methods for learning*

 We learn through repetition; however, that doesn't mean that we need to study only in one way.  Students learn best by using a variety of strategies, including reviewing notes, making flashcards, completing homework problems, outlining chapters in the textbook or studying in groups.  The methods used will   vary depending on the class. 
  • Think about what is learned from the "big picture" perspective*

 

 It is important to learn not only the facts but to understand how these facts fit into the bigger picture.  How do the facts you are learning apply to the chapter you are reading and the subject you are studying?
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* Phrase quoted from: Walther, D. R. (1994). Toolkit for College Success.  Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.