Transcript Lipids (Fats) - Mr. Cross' Biology Class

How to Study!
Developing a Schedule
Before you even begin to study, you
have to have a schedule.
You need to develop a schedule to
allocate your time.
A good schedule keeps you from
wandering off course.
A schedule should account for all of
the hours in your day.
Don’t be afraid to revise your schedule.
Studying
When is the best time to study?
1. Only when you’re rested, alert, and
have planned for it!
2. Last minute studying is a waste of
time!
Make sure you take notes on what
you don’t understand.
Studying
TIME is the most valuable resource
you have!
It’s also the most wasted of resources.
Choose a good physical environment
to study in – be comfortable.
Don’t get distracted.
Strategies
Effective thinking skills can not be
studied.
Talk to other students who are good
thinkers – you might pick up some
good tips.
Strategies
Practice the SQ3R
Method.
Survey, Question, Read, Recite,
Review.
Survey
Get the best overall picture BEFORE
you begin!
Like looking at a map before you
begin a trip.
If you don’t know the territory,
studying a map is the best way to
begin.
Question
Ask questions for learning.
The important things to learn are
usually answers to questions.
Ask yourself questions as you read or
study. As you answer them, you will
help make sense of the material.
Write questions whenever you think of
them.
Read
Reading is NOT running your eyes over
a textbook.
Read actively – read to answer
questions you have asked yourself or
your teacher has asked you.
When you’re reading, be sure to read
tables, graphs, and pictures!
Recite
When you recite, stop reading
periodically to recall what you’ve
read.
Try to recall main ideas and
concepts.
Connect what you’ve read -> What
you already know.
Review
A review is a survey of what you’ve
covered.
Re-read with the idea that you are
measuring what you’ve gained from the
this process.
Go over notes to clarify points.
Don’t wait until just before the test to
review.
Review is “fine-tuning,” not “cramming”!
Taking Tests
Survey the exam first – what is the
format; what is easy for you?
ALWAYS read directions! Indicate
your answers exactly the way the
directions state.
Make sure your answers are clear.
Determine the scoring rules. How will
you be scored?
Taking Tests
Answer easy (to you) questions first –
don’t waste time on questions you’re
not sure of right away.
Pick out key words – objective
questions often contain one or more
key words.
Multiple choice – basically true/false
in groups.
Taking Tests
Always scan every answer before you
make any decision.
Completion questions – choose your
words carefully. Always attempt every
question. You may get partial credit!
Taking Tests
Essay questions – plan your time well. Make
sure you can answer all of the essay
questions AND complete the rest of the test.
1. Pay attention to key words like “list,”
“describe,” etc. Answer the question
directly – don’t “write around” the question.
2. Outline your essay question if you have
time.
3. Always make sure your handwriting is clear
and easy to read. Grammar, punctuation,
and spelling count! Well-written
grammatically correct answer almost
always receive higher grades than poorly
written grammatically incorrect answers –
even if the answers are the same.
Other Tips
Begin study no less than 30-90 minutes after
a meal.
Never study within 30 minutes of going to
sleep.
Don’t study for more than 30-40 minutes at
a stretch.
Have a clean, organized study space.
Writing down each word is a waste of time.
THINK about what your teacher is telling
you and paraphrase their notes.
Remember: Failing to prepare is preparing
to fail.