Techniques For Studying With Groups by Hedrick Lepsch Tests are the bane of every student's existence. However, they are impossible to avoid. They are simply part of the system and they are here to stay. Each teacher is different in the way they write and administer tests. Some chose multiple choice, others free response. Sometimes there is only one test per course, and sometimes there are four or five. Some teachers allow open notes and others will shoot you if you look the wrong way. No matter the teacher or the test, here are a few simple, yet essential tips for preparing for and taking tests that should ease the pain, lesson the burden, and raise the grade! Students from all degrees and programs can benefit from group learning. From business administration degree programs to nursing school programs, those students who are willing to collaborate together on their projects and assignments will be far more likely to learn well the knowledge and instruction that they are being taught. Tip Two: Hand in hand with step one is step two - taking notes. Take good notes! You may think you have perfect memory or that you would never forget that simple fact, but let's face it. You always forget. Or get confused. Or mix things up. Just write down the things you learn. Writing not only keeps information "in storage" for you, but the act of writing helps your brain with memory retention. So write, write, write! And make sure you will understand it later. Don't write in abbreviations or code if you can help it. (Because you will probably forget your clever cypher later on.) Every one of the students who comprises a study group will have a different personality and, more than likely, a different way they think the proceedings of the group should take place. This means that all will have to work together to make compromises and effective uses of differing skills in order to get the most production and efficiency from the group. Students can start this process of teaming up to become the most effective team they can become by devoting their first meeting to getting to know one another and developing a plan or a system that will enable future meetings to be effective and successful. To do this, each member should tell about themselves, their strengths and their weaknesses, and then group should decide as a whole how best to use their combined strengths to their advantage. Ninth- Not having enough memory card can really put a beginner in a bind because they really can't take the pictures they want until the other cards up. Cards are really not that expensive now days so it is a good idea to have a small inventory for your photography needs. Tenth- Using a bad editing program can be as bad as using a cheap camera. It is important to do your research before jumping into a system that won't work the way you want it to. Tip Five: Be confident. If you followed the first four tips, you will have been well prepared. Trust your gut and try not to over think questions. Don't last minute cram, don't panic, just breathe and charge in with confidence. If a question stumps you, don't let it bother you. It's just one question. You will do fine! If you are getting an online degree or a traditional degree, these tips will help you prepare for any test you face! Stevens Henager College offers in classroom and online opportunities in fields ranging from Accounting to Computer Science. With eleven convenient locations in Utah and Idaho to help to reach career goals, or complete a degree online.
