Learning Ladder For Improvement

Find a Partner
It may help you study and better understand the material if you partner with classmates. Collaboration allows you to fill in the gaps for one another.

Create a Reference System
Creating a way to reference class material helps you find it as needed. Highlight key points in the textbook, as long as you don’t overdo the marking. Write textbook page numbers in the columns of your notes or on sticky notes you place in your notes. Label study materials, such as flashcards, with the chapter number for quick reference.

Try Different Techniques
No one technique for memorizing material works for every situation or person. Experimenting with techniques, such as using flashcards, creating mnemonics, rereading material, outlining information and quizzing yourself mentally, allows you to determine the options that work best with your learning style.

Do a Dress Rehearsal
Quizzing yourself gives you a opportunity to practice what you might see on an upcoming exam. If your instructor doesn’t supply practice tests, use old quizzes as a way to practice the material. You can also create your own practice tests based on the class material or use questions from the textbook reviews to test your knowledge.