Academic Skills

Learning Strategies

Learning Strategies

Often, college level courses require you to do a majority of studying outside of class. If you are like most students you have limited time, so we want to help you study effectively and efficiently.

Learning Modules

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Learning Strategies

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Resource Documents

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RESOURCE DESCRIPTION
Concept Cards Create cards with concepts and definitions memorization technique
8 Day Study Plan Create an 8 day plan for studying for an exam or quiz
Study Cycle Review the important steps of studying, from before class preparation to assessing your knowledge of the material
Spaced Review Spread out your study time to increase effectiveness and efficiency
Active Study Strategies Use active strategies to gain a deeper understanding of material and better retention of information
Develop Your Study Strategies Learn self-care, mental health, wellness, and general learning tips for best test taking strategies

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