4. Step 3 - Compile Study Materials

Rewritten Notes

~ "meat" of the study guide ~ include a front page ~ bring meaning to the information inside

Purpose of Compiling Materials

~ create a study guide ~ efficient study time

Vocab Flashcards

~ efficient studying through repetition ~ review several times a day ~ focus on info that is more difficult

Writing Potential Questions

~ get to the "root" of concepts ~ use appropriate vocab ~ rephrase into multiple questions ~ focus on difficult info

Vocab Lists

~ identify important concepts ~ complete vocab list with definitions ~ group by topic ~ include examples

Pretests and Quizzes

~ provide clues to important concepts ~ integrate info from tests and quizzes into your rewritten notes

Potential Questions and Answers

~ reinforce the info ~ review past test, quizzes, etc. ~ create flashcards ~ great activity for a study group or buddy

A Strategy for Any Test

~ tailor the study guide to your test, class, or situation ~ use the info you have available ~ talk to your teachers ~ combine study guide from quizzes/pretests into a unit study guide

Graphic Organizers

~ they synthesize information ~ timelines, venn diagrams, chars, graphs, tables ~ recreate it in your own words when given one