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If you are familiar with movies, television shows, YouTube videos, magazines, billboards, or advertisements, you can use your visual literacy to your advantage when watching film as part of an assignment.
This handout shares strategies to use the day of your exam to maximize your success.
Professors and teaching assistants generally like talking with students. They appreciate students who ask for help, and they don’t consider it a waste of time to answer students’ questions, either in class or out of class. In fact, most professors believe that the better students seek extra help, and they often wonder why more students don’t take advantage of the opportunity to talk with them. This handout discusses how and when to talk to your professor.
Reading a math textbook is different than other types of reading. A math textbook teaches you concepts and techniques rather than telling you a story. It’s not always the best strategy to start from the beginning and try to read every single word. If you feel like reading your math textbook is “impossible” try some of the following strategies, which will help you get the most out of your reading.
Managing college requires recognizing that it presents different and more complex challenges compared to high school. The approaches that worked in high school might not be as effective in college. Here are some helpful resources!
Many students realize that their high school study habits aren’t very effective in college. That doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you; it just means you need to learn some more effective study skills. Fortunately, there are many active, effective study strategies that are shown to be effective in college classes.
Many students find it helpful to study in groups to help them better externalize their thoughts, keep their study sessions stimulating, and maintain accountability. While studying with a partner or a group may not completely replace independent study, it can be an effective part of a comprehensive study plan.
Our internal dialogue, or “self-talk,” is a vital component to minimizing stress, influencing our behavior, and optimizing performance. We’re constantly speaking to ourselves (whether we notice it or not), and what we say can impact how we think, feel and act in the moment and in the future.
Managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in college requires recognizing that it presents different and more complex challenges compared to high school. The approaches that worked in high school might not be as effective in college. However, MSUM Accessibility Resources is available to connect you with helpful resources!
Textbooks can be tedious and difficult, but they contain many features designed to help you learn. This handout will provide practical strategies to help you read textbooks more effectively. Effective reading strategies can ensure that you truly comprehend the course material, come to class prepared, and perform better on class assignments and exams.