What is the “best” way to take notes during class? The safe answer is, it depends. The nature of the lecture, the teaching style of the professor, the type of content being studied, all are factors that could determine the most effective approach to taking notes. And with so many technological advances available today, is it still necessary to take notes?
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I’m yet to find a student that really likes taking exams. Some students feel comfortable taking tests, but the majority of us are in the opposite spectrum. Having a good grade on any exam is determined by many variables, but there are three factors that could help anyone become a better test taker: practicing retrieval, avoiding mistakes and managing anxiety.
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Reading at the college level requires a strategic approach. Ideas are more dense and complex, and you need to understand, apply, analyze, and develop critical thinking skills. The following ideas should help you improve your reading comprehension levels.
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The science of learning has identified many study strategies that can increase retention and comprehension, yet most college professors rarely talk about these strategies. Guest contributor Dr. Claire Kamp Dush discusses four topics important for college success.
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“After hours and days studying I go to the test and can’t remember anything”. Many situations can explain this common complaint, but typically there’s a common denominator: most students spend significant time memorizing or “storing” information, but very little time practicing how to retrieve it.
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Have you ever wonder if taking notes on your laptop is better than taking notes on paper? A group of researchers conducted an experiment to help you answer this question. Whether or not you will like their answer is a different story.
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The superficial manner in which we read material online is making it difficult for us to understand works that require more than a momentary commitment to comprehend them. Practices such as key-word searches, scanning for salient words, skimming for comprehension, scrolling, and link-clicking are not conducive to acquiring a deep understanding of the material being interacted with, says Maryanne Wolf, a cognitive neuroscientist at Tufts University.
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Reading can be a daunting task for a lot of students. Sometimes because of boredom, others because of poor reading skills and in some cases due to a learning disability. ESL students can also face challenges when reading college level textbooks. These five reading comprehension tips could benefit any body struggling with reading and interested in improving reading comprehension skills.
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A group of psychologist conducted a meta-analysis (a study of multiple studies) to determine what are the most effective study techniques. The group analyzed more than 700 research studies and identified the ten most common strategies used by students in multiple contexts.
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