GUIDE: HOW TO STUDY FOR THE MIDTERM
D.
JOHNSON
CHAPTERS COVERED ON MIDTERM: 1, 2, 3, 17, 18, 19,
BRING: Bring AT LEAST two #2 pencils ( I will not provide
pencils for you!!!) make sure that
your pencils have erasers.
TEST ITSELF: 200-250 Objective questions (placed on a scantron)
ORGANIZATION NOW!!!!: Organize your notes, worksheets and quizzes by chapter. This will save you a lot of time later for
actual studying. Place these papers in
folders by chapter or in a binder with dividers by chapter.
1.
Read a Chapter----including notes under pictures and diagrams.
2. Review the notes for that chapter---use a
highlighter to accent important points, concepts and information.
3. Review any worksheets or quizzes given for
that chapter
a.
make
note of the items that you missed----you need to spend more time studying those
areas so that you learn them
b.
spend
less time on those areas that you knew well the first time
4. Go over the Section Reviews, Chapter Study
Guides, and Chapter Assessments/Feview in the textbook
a.
write down the questions you cannot answer and then look up the answers
5. Go over the online quiz, interactive
tutor, pop-up videos (Tim & Moby) for your textbook chapters
6. There will some diagrams on the test in a
using science skills/matching format
7. You will probably need to spend less time on
the material most recently covered (ex: chapters 18, 19) as these
will be freshest in your mind
a.
you will need to spend more time on material from the beginning of the
semester (metrics, cell parts, etc)
8. If possible, after studying, have someone
ask you questions about the information you have just reviewed
9. Taylor your studying for how you learn: visual, listening, hands on
10. Studying in a quiet place where you can
focus----no music except classical
11. DO NOT leave the bulk of your
studying time until the night before the test!!!!!!!
a.
there
is too much material to cover and know-----start to plan your time now (use a
calendar)
b.
budget
your time since you have more than 1 midterm
c.
ask
your teachers for help when you need it-----subject specific or study skills
specific
Tues. Dec. 15, ½ day (8-12)----periods 5 & 4
Wed. Dec. 16, ½ day (8-12)---- periods 3 & 2
Thurs. Dec. 17, ½ day (8-9:45)----period 1
---bring a book, color book, newspaper, magazine, study materials, pillow
----DO NOT BRING ELECTRONIC DEVICES—GAMEBOY ETC.