💡 Skills & Mindset #13: Study Tips (Sprouts)

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What is spaced repetition and how can you utilize it?

That is an incredible difference in scores!

How often do you find yourself working on a single academic task that requires more than an hour of work to complete?
Daily?
Once per week?
Once per month?
Almost never?
Explain.

Do you do a good job of protecting yourself from distractions and low-density fun? Explain.

Do you use the Pomodoro technique or a similar work/rest cycle to increase productivity? Explain.

Do you reserve high-density fun as a reward for after you've completed your task(s)? Explain.

This is why it is particularly beneficial to review your Cornell notes and complete the summary section during a different time of day and in a different environment! 

Where might you find good items to test your understanding after reviewing your notes?

It is often recommended that students who struggle to find the motivation to study should consider their own personal life goals and ambitions. 
Even if they don't have specific goals, they probably do want opportunities for success, productivity, healthy finances, and happiness. 
Understand that studying, hard work, self-discipline, and productive routines improve one's chances of success. 

What advice would you give an unmotivated student?

FYI: I plan to share some of these responses. Your advice may help one or more of your peers to be more successful. If you want me to keep your answer anonymous, please state that in your response.

💡 Skills & Mindset #13: Study Tips (Sprouts)

What is spaced repetition and how can you utilize it?

How often do you find yourself working on a single academic task that requires more than an hour of work to complete? Daily? Once per week? Once per month? Almost never?Explain.

Do you do a good job of protecting yourself from distractions and low-density fun? Explain.

Do you use the Pomodoro technique or a similar work/rest cycle to increase productivity? Explain.

Do you reserve high-density fun as a reward for after you've completed your task(s)? Explain.

Where might you find good items to test your understanding after reviewing your notes?

What advice would you give an unmotivated student? FYI: I plan to share some of these responses. Your advice may help one or more of your peers to be more successful. If you want me to keep your answer anonymous, please state that in your response.

🧠 Retrieval Practice:Summarize the content of this lesson. What topics, ideas, and vocabulary were introduced?

How often do you find yourself working on a single academic task that requires more than an hour of work to complete?
Daily?
Once per week?
Once per month?
Almost never?
Explain.

What advice would you give an unmotivated student?

FYI: I plan to share some of these responses. Your advice may help one or more of your peers to be more successful. If you want me to keep your answer anonymous, please state that in your response.

🧠 Retrieval Practice:
Summarize the content of this lesson. What topics, ideas, and vocabulary were introduced?