Strategies for Success - Columbus Technical College
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Science Courses are Different
This may be the first science course of your college
career
Science courses may require more study time than
non-science courses
You must think and reason about the concepts in a
science course
You should expect to spend at least 2 hours studying
for each credit hour of class per week (this is a 5 credit
hour class, so you should expect to spend at least 10
hours per week studying outside of class or lab)
Active Learning
Learning is a two-way street
Stay alert
Practice active listening
Take notes
Your Listening Style
Determine your listening style
If you have a more passive listening style, consider
ways you can become a more active listener
Listen for key ideas
Pay particular attention to the points raised by
instructors at the end of class
Ask questions
Taking Notes in Lecture
Record
Reduce
Recite
Reflect
Review
Taking Notes in Lecture – Record & Reduce
Heading
•Date
•Class
2. Reduce (after class)
• Note key words, phrases
• Link objectives
• Write out questions of your own
• Link information from the text or
other sources
1. Record notes here
• Identify the main points
• Capture the main ideas
Use outlines or concept maps
Use words and pictures to get the
information down quickly
Avoid quoting
Place for additional notes when reviewing/studying
Taking Notes in Lecture - Recite
Talk aloud
Review from memory what you have learned
Using the left hand margin’s key words and questions,
talk through or illustrate definitions, concepts, etc.
Create your own examples
Taking Notes in Lecture - Reflect
How does this relate to what you already knew?
Note the essay terms
Compare
Contrast
Define
Describe
Discuss
Explain
Taking Notes in Lecture – Review
Review the notes you took
At your next study session
Before reading new material
When studying for tests
Reading
Determine your reading style
Holistic reading styles are noncritical
Analytic reading styles are very detailed and critical
How do you think your reading style affects the way
you learn material?
Is your reading style related to the kinds of subjects
you prefer?
Reading
You must read the material before class (look at your
schedule)
Choose a moderate amount of material before you
begin
If there is a summary at the end of the chapter, read it
Read first for what you do understand (mark what you
don’t to review later)
Practice the “look away” method
Look up words
Read to the end
Reading
Organize your notes by connecting ideas (outline or
concept map)
Re-read the section with the framework you have
chosen
If the reading is still a challenge, seek help!
Reading and Taking Notes
SQ3R
Read, review, write
Concept mapping
How to Study for Science Classes
Studying is an ACTIVE process (Study by doing, not
just reading and highlighting)
study by making lists of new terms and write them 5 to
10 times each to reinforce their spelling
study by making flash cards with pictures
study by drawing diagrams of complex activities
study by telling a story out loud to "teach" the
information
study by writing out information from notes, from
memory
Before Lab
Prepare before each lab class to get the most out of
your lab time
Read material as it pertains to lab (handouts, text, atlas)
Place bookmarks or colored tabs on the assigned images
in the text or atlas so you can find them easily
Bring your textbook and your atlas (if required) to lab
every week
Check Angel for handouts you may need to bring to
lab
During Lab
You need to actually handle the models and bones
You need to actually look at the histology – you should
even draw pictures of the histology
Observe structures carefully, particularly noting where they
are in relationship with other structures
Use the entire name of a structure. Repeat it aloud. What
does the name mean?
Stay focused on the work in lab
Work cooperatively – do not spend time chit-chatting, but
you may want to find a lab partner to study with
LEAVING LAB EARLY IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR
GRADE
After Lab
Review newest material first and most
Review older material regularly
Plan to use “open lab” times when provided
Review previously used models
Review previously used histology slides
Avoiding Problems
Read the Catalog and be aware of course prerequisites.
Read the syllabus and be aware of course policies!
Read the course schedule and know when you will
have exams!
Choose a seat that will promote good note-taking
Accept the instructor, despite his or her limitations
Let your instructor know as soon as possible if you will
have problems attending class or meeting deadlines.
Before the fact is always better than after.
Other Tips for Success
Arrive to lecture early or on time
Attend every class
Take notes during the ENTIRE lecture
Ask questions
Study EVERY day!
Check out the book’s website and do the questions at
the end of each chapter
Use different study techniques
Form a study group
Record the lecture and listen to it again (and again)
Places to go if you need help
Your instructor’s office hours or tutoring hours
Open labs
Student learning support center (P-603B)
CARE center (P-600)