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- 1. Classroom Study Habits That Work Chapter 3 Copyright © 2014, 2009 by Mosby, Inc., an imprint of Elsevier Inc.
- 2. Classroom Study Habits That Work General face-to-face classroom behavior Copy key words and diagrams If a professor writes it down, take that as a clue and include it in your notes. Effective listening Before class During class Immediately after class Effective note-taking Before class During class Immediately after class Copyright © 2014, 2009 by Mosby, Inc., an imprint of Elsevier Inc.2
- 3. Classroom Study Habits That Work (Cont'd) Effective reading Maintaining concentration Identifying main ideas Relating details to a main idea Major ideas: focus of highlighting and note-taking Minor ideas Highlighting appropriately Try to highlight no more than 20% of the material Improving reading speed Skimming and scanning Improves retention of major concepts, ideas, and details Copyright © 2014, 2009 by Mosby, Inc., an imprint of Elsevier Inc.3
- 4. Improving Your Study Skills SQRRR Step 1: Survey Step 2: Question Step 3: Read Step 4: Recite Step 5: Review Engage in early review immediately after class or reading the new material. Three 20-minute sessions are more beneficial than one 60-minute session. What are some other study strategies? Finding the balance Copyright © 2014, 2009 by Mosby, Inc., an imprint of Elsevier Inc.4
- 5. Test-Taking Skills Structured-response questions Multiple-choice Question stem Question options: correct answer with distractors True-false Matching Restricted-response questions Completion or fill in the blank Short answer Essay questions Copyright © 2014, 2009 by Mosby, Inc., an imprint of Elsevier Inc.5
- 6. Universal Advice for Optimal Test Performance Preparedness is the main word to remember Body Mind Spirit Plenty of rest Well-balanced diet Have materials ready Be on time Reduce anxiety Take your time Answer every question Copyright © 2014, 2009 by Mosby, Inc., an imprint of Elsevier Inc.6
- 7. Classroom Study Habits Question 1 An LPN is taking a multiple-choice test and reads the following: The nurse is about to begin a sterile dressing change with a patient. The patient has an infected wound. The patient has family in the room. The first three actions the nurse would take, in order, are: Which part of the question is the stem? 1. The first three actions the nurse would take, in order, are: 2. The patient has family in the room. 3. The patient has an infected wound. 4. The nurse is about to begin a sterile dressing change with a patient. Copyright © 2014, 2009 by Mosby, Inc., an imprint of Elsevier Inc.7
Editor's Notes
- #8: ANSWER AND RATIONALE: 1. The first three actions the nurse would take, in order, are: The stem is the part of the item that asks the question or presents the problem and any conditions that apply. It may be in the form of a complete or incomplete sentence. 2. This is information for the question scenario; it is not the stem. 3. This is information for the question scenario; it is not the stem. 4. This is information for the question scenario; it is not the stem.