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How to earn an "A" in Comm 100 (Study groups (write practice…
How to earn an "A" in Comm 100
Preparing before the lecture
Pre-readings
DSM
Review learning objectives
Right before the test
Do not look at your notes right before you go into the exam
Ways to reduce stress
Physical Activity
release endorphins
reduce cortisol levels (stress hormone)
Meditate
Listen to music
Talking to friends
Be confident
positive mind-set
"self talk"
no matter how unprepared you feel, have the mind set that you are going to ace it
Note taking
keep up to date with notes
review a small portion of your notes each day
Do the assigned textbook readings
review learning objectives
teachers get most of texting materials based off of learning objectives
Base your notes off the learning objectives
most teacher get test questions off them
Make a study plan
organize what chapters you are going to cover each day
Start studying well in advance
even if it is a little each day
manage your time
Night before test
Sleep
Sleep positively correlates with success on tests
Journal writing
write all your stressors out before the test
organize your thoughts
Clear your mind
Go to class
be an active participant
answer questions among peers and class
Study groups
write practice tests for each other
share materials
debate
talk about class concepts
less procrastination
Ask questions to professor
ask to look at previous tests, to see what you got wrong