1 Getting Ready To Learn

What is one of the best ways to be successful in college?

• Ignoring lectures

• Only reading the course text

• Attending all classes

• Skipping classes

What is recommended to get material into long-term memory in college?

• Writing and reciting the information

• Reading over it a couple of times

• Listening to lectures only

• Ignoring the material

How many people are recommended in a study group for effectiveness?

• 7-8 people

• 5-6 people

• 3-4 people

• 1-2 people

What is the minimum amount of time needed to do your work if taking fifteen credits?

• 15 hours

• 20 hours

• 30 hours

• 40 hours

What should you be willing to do if the strategies you used in high school aren't working in college?

• Quit college

• Ask for suggestions for different ways to learn

• Keep using the same strategies

• Ignore the advice given

What should you forget about doing if you want high grades in college?

• Procrastinating

• Working hard

• Skipping classes

• Taking breaks