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Don’t Study Harder Study Smarter Derrick Doige, M.Ed Okanagan College - Counsellor http://people.okanagan.bc.ca/ddoige/

Success!!! Success in not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts! Winston Churchill

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What is the # 1 predictor of student success? Read the following sentence aloud: opportunityisnowhere opportunity is now here opportunity is no where Your Attitude will determine your Altitude!

The 100 Test 23 42 4 12 90 13 67 87 2 91 1 45 33 76 5 39 8 28 99 100 62 56 17 3 7

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How To Get……

Note Taking

Reading Texts SQ5R Survey Question Read Respond Record Relate Review

Manage Review Time Daily review Weekly review Major reviews Material you have just learned Material that involves simple memorization Weekly review 30 – 60 minutes per subject Major reviews Week before the exam Take short breaks every hour Avoid marathon study sessions Use study groups

Preparing for Exams RAP technique: R – Review notes frequently A – Anticipate questions (form study groups) P – Practice Test Preparation Check List

Bloom’s Taxonomy It’s all about knowing what types of questions will be asked: Knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis Synthesis Evaluation

Mnemonic Devices Name all the great lakes. HOMES Memorize the following letters. NH LFB IC BCN DPU BCI BM NHL FBI CBC NDP UBC IBM

Derrick’s Recipe for Success Take responsibility for your learning Stay healthy (Relax, Eat, Sleep, Exercise, Time) Manage your time wisely Create a weekly schedule & develop a routine Be an active learner (Pyramid and SQ5R) Take good notes (Cornel System) Review your notes frequently (3 types of review) Form Study Groups Surround yourself with hard working people Anticipate the questions on the exam Learn from your mistakes Get help sooner than later Have Fun!!

If all else fails…..

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