Ch. 4 Using Methods and Skills: Studying and Testing

Which of the following strategies is most effective to increase reading comprehension?

Put concepts in the form of a drawing

Which of the following statements describes the "S" step of the PQRST method of textbook study?

State

What is Concentration

ability to keep your mind completely on the task at hand

peers

an external distraction that can create unneeded stress or frustration

prioritizing

choose what you would do first, second, third.

comprehension

understanding the information that was read

passive listening

view receives sounds or sees words with little recognition or personal involvement.

active listening

viewer is always thinking, not just hearing or seeing the words

Note making

will help you pay attention, concentrate, and organize your ideas. Don't try to write down word for word, capture key points and write in your own words the best way that will help you to remember.

Indicate the strategies to improve reading comprehension?

Highlight key information and draw pictures to explain concepts

A student in the vocational nursing program frequently daydreams during classes that use group discussion as a learning strategy. What is the most important behavior for this student to improve listening skill?

Listen with attention to the speaker

What type of question presents the student with a stem and several options from which to choose the correct answer?

Multiple choice

What does PQRST method stand for ?

Preview Question Read State Test

Personal Study Area

-Identify the type of environment that allows you to get the most out of your study time. -Locate realistic indoor and outdoor areas for studying that are associated with learning. -Alternating areas where one studies can improve retention of information.(learning center) -Have on hand the tools you use with a print or e-book -You will save yourself a lot of time and aggravation if you do not have to look for your study tools each time you sit down to study.

taking the test

-arrive early -avoid neg comments from peers to scare you into thinking you didn't study a particular thing -follow all rules for testing -take slow deep breaths -avoid spending a long time on difficult questions, move on if you can and come back to those questions, if you cant then answer to best of your knowledge. -take the full time on the test, don't rush and try to go back to questions that you skipped -make sure you have not missed an item or group of items -if it is multiple choice, make sure the answers match the question asked. -should you change answers, test scores could go down as well as increase

overcoming complaints of mental fatique

-avoid studying one subject for too long -eat properly, get sleep and exercise to keep up yourself physically. -first sign of getting tired, take a short break and come back to new material so that you can get your mental second wind

hints for active listening

-be well rested for class or activity -complete assignments, extra readings, and exercises before class or activity. -focus on what is happening with the lesson, listen/look for key info, ideas -capture key points of power point presentations -ask questions before, during, and after class -make eye contact with the speaker -listen when other students are speaking -seek help when a difficult concept is not understood

Lighting

-eReaders may require additional external lighting. -Reading lamps are available that advertise natural white light and a light grid to reduce eye-tiring glare. -If a ceiling light is available, turn it on in addition to your table lamp to reduce shadows. -Table lamp needs to be shaded to reduce flicker. -Your writing surface needs to be a light color to reflect light color to reflect light and reduce glare. -If you experience symptoms of eyestrain, such as headaches, dizziness, tiredness, or blurred vision, while reading after you have tried to eliminate glare, shadows, flicker, it may be time to have an eye examination to rule out the need for corrective lenses.

how to control daydreaming

-put a check mark on a piece of paper everytime you get distracted to make you aware of how many times you are off task.

Reading effectively

-read in phases -put expression in your reading(no monotone reading) -be aware of your reading assignments that are technical or scientific in nature and vary your reading speed accordingly. -highlight unfamiliar words as you read, write them down on flashcards and look up words to become familiar with them. -write definitions on the other side of flashcards -include your own drawings of what the word means that helps you best remember it. -highlight key phrases or write notes in the margin. -see Evolve and use other resources to help you retain it.

multiple-choice test hints

-read over all the options given before making any decision -eliminate the options you know are definitely wrong remember the course subject matter for which you are being tested -eliminate options that are not related to the subject.

reviewing your tests

-read the items missed -read the correct items -think about what study skills or test taking techniques you could do to improve scores -after reviewing test, some have found how and what they need to do to get better scores.

mnemonic devices(examples of memory aids)

-rhymes -acronyms(EGBDF, every good boys does fine-band)

techniques to help understand your studies.

-seek out key concepts, basic principles, key ideas -short study periods followed by short breaks -use as many body senses or movement as possible when trying to learn new information.(recite info aloud using your own words -write down the info in your own words

hints for note making

-when using a tablet or pen, include the date and general topic of class/activity at the top of the page any assignments that are given -place specific topics of the class to the left of the page -indent points as they are presented to explain/discuss the topic -leave spaces between topics to add information to clarify the topic as needed -after class in the left margin of a paper page, record any questions to clarify your understanding or the content. - at the bottom of the page, summarize the content of the notes on that page, in your own words. This forces critical thinking about the info just written.

preparing for tests

-understand info from day one -clarify content to be covered on test -clarify types of questions that will be asked -review class info periodically to store in long term memory -cramming(last minute studying) sometimes results in short term memory -write practice questions and share them to formulate the complete accurate answers -do not reread textbook, focus on your highlights, margin writings, index cards to check understanding and retention of info -go to bed at your usual time on the nite before tests. ( get plenty of rest)

Michael has decided he wants to be a practical nurse and work in long term care. Prioritize the actions Michael must take to reach his goal. 1. Pass all nursing courses 2. Obtain a job as a practical nurse 3. Pass the NCLEX-PN 4. Investigate practical nursing 5. Be admitted to the nursing program 6. Graduate from the nursing program

4. Investigate practical nursing 5. Be admitted to the nursing program 1. Pass all nursing courses 6. Graduate from the nursing program 3. Pass the NCLEX-PN 2. Obtain a job as a practical nurse

internal distractions

distractions that arise from within you

internet/social networking

external distraction easily happens when using online resources, avoid social media to eliminate hours slipping away

Background noise

external distraction such as tv, ipods, phones

What are the two types of distractions?

external-outside yourself and internal-from inside yourself

How to make temporary memory permanent

it take 4-5 secs for information to move from the temporary(short term memory) to permanent(long term memory)