Academic Skills

 

THINK TANK provides a variety of Academic Skills support for all students at any point in their University of Arizona career. Our Academic Skills services help students to develop learning strategies, study methods, and life skills needed to be successful in the classroom and beyond.  

 

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

Click the Play button to start each module below and get an overview of the topic by a THINK TANK Academic Coach.

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Learning Strategies

Communicating with Faculty

Resource Documents

Click on a title below to view a PDF of the resource.

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

If you want to go deeper into any of the content or learn more about how each topic applies to you, meet with a Peer Academic Coach or attend a FREE Workshop. We are here to support you!

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