STUDY METHODS THAT WORK

How Do YOU Study?

Ways You Can Study

• Acronyms/Acrostics

• Location Method

• PRWR Method • Verbal Repetition

• Study Tree/Web • Compare/Contrast Grid

• Flashcards • Note Review

• Homework Review

• Study Groups

• Practice Exams • Study Guides

Acronyms

An acronym is a word that is formed through a combination of letters. Example: HOMES – 5 Great Lakes

Huron Ontario Michigan Erie Superior

Acrostics

An acrostic is a sentence that has been made-up using a combination of letters.

The 1st letter of each invented word is a prompt to remember a fact, concept, event, math problem, or even musical lines. Example: KHDMDCM – Metric System

King Henry Died Monday Drinking Chocolate Milk

Kilo-, Hecto-, Deka-, Meter, Deci-, Centi-, Milli-

Acrostics

Location Method

This is used to memorize certain items on a list by imagining where each one is located in a specific location. Example:

Your Closet Cupboard Planets Alphabet

PRWR Method

Preview, Read, Write, Recite: Preview the assignment by skimming

through it. Read the chapter or assignment straight

through and re-read it. Write down important information that can

be used as study notes such as title, subheadings, vocabulary words, definitions, facts, dates, etc.

Recite the material/notes to yourself several times.

Verbal Repetition

Repeating things over and over is a highly effective way to commit information to memory.

Read out loud to yourself or in a study group.

Create rhymes, acronyms, or acrostics and practice.

Study Tree/Web

Using a study tree/web that branches out is an excellent way to fill in the gaps for areas that you have not memorized yet.

This is a study method for scientific or technical subjects where you need to know a lot of information for just a few main points.

MainIdea

Details Details

Details Details

Details Details

Compare/Contrast Grids

Compare – shows how two items are alike.

Contrast – shows how two items are different.

Great way to study for tests that require written responses.

The grid helps you to organize information in a different way and think about how it is all connected.

Similarities

Differences

Conclusion

1st Concept

2nd Concept

Flashcards

Flashcards are excellent tools for memory recall that can be used in a variety of ways. Example:

Spelling Words Places Facts Languages Multiple-Choice True/False Vocabulary

Note Review

Regularly review your notes in anticipation of exam preparation and classroom discussions.

This will reinforce your memory. The more you review your notes, the

quicker you will be able to recall them.

Homework Review

This is recommended when preparing for exams that involve problem-solving techniques for classes like math, science, physics, etc.

Every day select a couple of challenging problems from your homework.

Study Groups

Great study method for exams, reports, or class discussions.

Can help you understand new ideas and concepts by sharing with one another.

Can offer support and encouragement to peers.

Study Groups

Decide when, where, and how long you are going to meet.

Plan an agenda for the group and set specific goals.

Assign each member specific responsibilities so they will feel part of the group and be more inclined to participate.

Keep focused and stay on task to avoid getting distracted.

Remember this is not a gab session! Reward yourselves after by doing something

fun.

Practice Exams

“Practice makes Perfect” Recommended when preparing for tests

that involve multiple choice or problem-solving techniques for classes like math, science, physics, etc. Example:

PSAT End-of-Chapter Tests

Study Guides

Using study guides are important when you are going over a lot of material that will be covered on an exam.

You can make your own from your notes. Textbooks often contain study guides at

the end of chapters.

Ways You Can Study

• Acronyms/Acrostics

• Location Method

• PRWR Method • Verbal Repetition

• Study Tree/Web • Compare/Contrast Grid

• Flashcards • Note Review

• Homework Review

• Study Groups

• Practice Exams • Study Guides

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