Study Skills

Research shows that study sessions are most effective in _________ ___________ chunks.

• small short
• large long

How long should an effective study session take?

• 1 hour
• 20 - 30 minutes

Cramming is linked to 

• higher grades
• lower grades

Passively rereading your notes or highlighting the textbook is __________________.

• inaffective
• affective

What are important memory reinforcement tools?

• flashcards
• passively highlighting

Practice tests _______________your knowledge of the material.

• increase
• decrease

Should you have a designated spot to study at home?

• yes
• no

Learning with rhythmic background noise (music) helps you focus on your assignments.

• yes
• no

Should your phone be out when you are studying or completing your work?

• Yes because I need to know what is going on in the world
• No, it is distracting from my work