ABSTRACT

We know students have more to learn than ever before and there is a lot of pressure to perform well on tests, demonstrating superior learning. However, common study strategies such as cramming, highlighting text, and repeated reading have little impact in the longer-term. This exciting new book reveals the effective study strategies that will help you to use your time more efficiently, ace your tests, and retain information over time.

In full color and accompanied by beautifully illustrated graphics, Ace That Test offers evidence-based learning strategies that students can use during their study sessions, including dual coding and the power of retrieving what they know. Including concrete examples of the ways students can use each strategy, illustrations to leverage dual coding principles of learning, and questions and activities for retrieval practice, the book covers:

• How to prepare your mind for learning

• Making better decisions about what you study

• Planning study sessions

• Use visuals and words to aid understanding

• Understanding concepts

• Improving learning in the long run

• Reading and note-taking strategies

With QR codes linking to answers to embedded questions and supplemental material, this is essential reading for college, university, and school students as well as educators teaching study skills or learning to learn courses.

part 1|18 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2|8 pages

Science literacy

Why should you trust the advice in this book?

part 2|39 pages

Getting ready to learn

chapter Chapter 4|7 pages

Your brain is part of your body

Preparing your mind for learning

chapter Chapter 5|9 pages

The myth of multitasking

Preparing your environment for learning

chapter Chapter 6|8 pages

How do I know what I (don't) know?

chapter Chapter 7|7 pages

Planning your study sessions is important

part 3|55 pages

Study strategies that work

chapter Chapter 8|8 pages

Bring to mind what you can remember

chapter Chapter 9|5 pages

Find multiple concrete examples

chapter Chapter 10|7 pages

Use visuals and words to help you understand

chapter Chapter 11|6 pages

Describe and explain how things work

chapter Chapter 12|6 pages

Jumble it all up

chapter Chapter 13|8 pages

Use effective note-taking strategies

chapter Chapter 14|6 pages

Avoid strategies that don't work

chapter Chapter 15|5 pages

Conclusion

Believe in yourself