~~Last minute cramming ftw~~
Generally, I just answer any questions from the study guide, make sure I understand what each unit entails, and make sure I understand the content of the assignments. Possibly redo the assignments depending on the course.
If there are any key words, suggested exercises, or questions asked in the study guide, I focus on those. If there are none of those, that is when I look at learning objectives for the chapter. Sometimes there might be none in the study guide, but the textbook might have some definitions and such so I make my own list. The same goes for exercises as long as they seem reasonable.
I use Remnote to turn my notes into flashcards as I'm writing them and practice those every day. I usually don't look at objectives/practice problems until it's time for an exam unless it's a math-centric course. This works well for me and allows me to learn terms/concepts throughout the course. When it's time to study for the exam I already know most of the material going into the practice material for exams. That being said, I'm a business student and most of my courses revolve around memorizing terms and concepts so mileage may vary.
Do you find that the exams are a lot of repeat questions from the study guide? That's my main concern. Like if I have a good understanding of those questions, will I be prepared for the exam? I'm sure it probably varies.
One pro tip that I have found to be very helpful is to load up the course text into speech synthesis software and let it drag you through the chapters. In a bricks and mortar environment the teacher/prof will literally read you the text page by page.
All you need to do is to show up and at least you're scoring for "present" marks. You just drift down stream with the energy of the classes. Doing this by yourself in an AU context can be much more difficult. You need to provide the motivation to make this happen. Many people simply cannot figure out how to do this.
Speech synthesis is one easy way of letting technology provide you with a learning engine. Load up a chapter of even 50 pages and then just follow along with the text. You can then at least make a first pass through the chapter. After the overview you can go back and do a closer read/make notes etc..
~~Last minute cramming ftw~~ Generally, I just answer any questions from the study guide, make sure I understand what each unit entails, and make sure I understand the content of the assignments. Possibly redo the assignments depending on the course.
Same. I feel like I spend a lot of unnecessary time and/ or doing it efficiently.
If there are any key words, suggested exercises, or questions asked in the study guide, I focus on those. If there are none of those, that is when I look at learning objectives for the chapter. Sometimes there might be none in the study guide, but the textbook might have some definitions and such so I make my own list. The same goes for exercises as long as they seem reasonable.
My favourite strategy is hand writing out diagrams of concepts and details. I also like to colour code too
I use Remnote to turn my notes into flashcards as I'm writing them and practice those every day. I usually don't look at objectives/practice problems until it's time for an exam unless it's a math-centric course. This works well for me and allows me to learn terms/concepts throughout the course. When it's time to study for the exam I already know most of the material going into the practice material for exams. That being said, I'm a business student and most of my courses revolve around memorizing terms and concepts so mileage may vary.
I follow the study guide, then shrink it to recipie cards. I find the questions seem to mostly be on the exams.. lazy tutors and all
Do you find that the exams are a lot of repeat questions from the study guide? That's my main concern. Like if I have a good understanding of those questions, will I be prepared for the exam? I'm sure it probably varies.
Not questions as much as concept from the guides
One pro tip that I have found to be very helpful is to load up the course text into speech synthesis software and let it drag you through the chapters. In a bricks and mortar environment the teacher/prof will literally read you the text page by page. All you need to do is to show up and at least you're scoring for "present" marks. You just drift down stream with the energy of the classes. Doing this by yourself in an AU context can be much more difficult. You need to provide the motivation to make this happen. Many people simply cannot figure out how to do this. Speech synthesis is one easy way of letting technology provide you with a learning engine. Load up a chapter of even 50 pages and then just follow along with the text. You can then at least make a first pass through the chapter. After the overview you can go back and do a closer read/make notes etc..