How to Learn/Study Biology

If you miss class, copying another classmate's notes and reading the textbook is enough to learn the content.

• True

• False

Biology is a cumulative subject. This means that each concept you learn builds upon previous knowledge.

• True

• False

Select all answers that are true.

• One of the most effective ways to learn biology is through labs.

• Completing assignments on time is important to my learning.

• Not everyone can learn biology.

• Diagrams and drawings do NOT help to learn the subject.

​ If you want to do well in Biology, you need to ​pay attention to the ​ (a)   and learn it. You have to understand the words and terms used in order to explain it. As you discover a words that you do NOT know, ​ (b)   and look them up. When words have a ​ (c)   or roots, take time to understand their parts.

• terminology
• write them down
• prefixes
• photos
• teacher
• ignore them

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Biology requires a lot of retention, recall, and memorization of information. Select all the following that are proven tips for memorizing information.

• Teach it - set aside time with someone to teach them what you have learned

• Use it - review aloud and discuss new terminology

• Cram information at the last minute.

• Flash Cards - write down terms

• Use Mnemonic devices

When preparing for tests, reviewing past exams, labs, lectures, and previous assignments are among the best studying methods.

• True

• False

When learning biology, there is no need to understand specific concepts and it's okay to only understand the general ones.

• True

• False