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