Learn How to Study and SOAR to Success

by Kiewra, Kenneth A.

• ISBN13: 9780131135628
• ISBN10: 0131135627
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-10-13
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

6O-5, 0-13-113562-7, Kiewra, Kenneth A., How to Study: Effectively Using the Pie Tap System, 1/E*/ A book that finally tells readers from all backgrounds exactly what to do when they study! Presenting a concept called SOAR, it allows them to soar to success. Sound practical advice is given forselecting (S),organizing (O),associating (A), andregulating (R) learning, all in a clear and entertaining manner. All topics in this brief yet complete book are chosen to give readers the best information available on the most effective study practices, whether they are taking classes, need to study for business-related certification exams, or want to retain information from what they read daily. SOAR applications are comprehensively covered. An excellent resource for any reader who wants to improve retention and simplify the exam-taking process.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xvii
About the Author	xix
Lift Off to SOAR	1	(18)
Overview	1	(1)
Focus Questions	1	(3)
Ineffective Study Techniques	4	(2)
Why Students Use Ineffective Study Techniques	6	(1)
Effective Study Techniques	7	(2)
The SOAR Study System	9	(8)
Select Information	10	(2)
Organize Information	12	(1)
Associate Information	13	(3)
Regulate Learning	16	(1)
Summary	17	(1)
Answers to Focus Questions	18	(1)
Select Information	19	(22)
Overview	19	(1)
Focus Questions	19	(3)
Selecting and Noting Lecture Information	22	(12)
Before the Lecture	23	(3)
During the Lecture	26	(6)
After the Lecture	32	(2)
Selecting and Noting Text Information	34	(3)
Summary	37	(1)
Answers to Focus Questions	38	(3)
Organize Information	41	(34)
Overview	41	(1)
Focus Questions	41	(7)
Why Use Representations?	48	(2)
Constructing Representations	50	(17)
Hierarchy	50	(4)
Sequence	54	(4)
Matrix	58	(6)
Illustration	64	(3)
Multiple Representations	67	(2)
Summary	69	(1)
Answers to Focus Questions	69	(6)
Associate Information	75	(26)
Overview	75	(1)
Focus Questions	75	(4)
Creating Associations	79	(19)
Creating Internal Associations	81	(8)
Creating External Associations	89	(9)
Summary	98	(1)
Answers to Focus Questions	99	(2)
Regulate Learning	101	(22)
Overview	101	(1)
Focus Questions	101	(2)
Types of Test Questions	103	(14)
Regulate Fact Learning	106	(2)
Regulate Concept Learning	108	(4)
Regulate Skill Learning	112	(5)
After the Test Is Over	117	(3)
Regulate Regularly	120	(1)
Summary	121	(1)
Answers to Focus Questions	121	(2)
Arrange a Successful Study Routine to Help You SOAR	123	(22)
Overview	123	(1)
Focus Questions	123	(2)
Why You Should Study	125	(1)
Where You Should Study	126	(2)
When You Should Study	128	(5)
With Whom You Should Study	133	(2)
What You Should Study	135	(1)
Combating Test Anxiety	135	(7)
What Is Test Anxiety?	136	(1)
What Should Students Do?	136	(4)
How to Diffuse Test Anxiety	140	(2)
Summary	142	(1)
Answers to Focus Questions	142	(3)
Harness the Will to SOAR	145	(26)
Overview	145	(1)
Focus Questions	145	(2)
The Will to SOAR	147	(1)
DIFS	147	(20)
Increase Your Desire	147	(5)
Strengthen Your Intention	152	(4)
Focus Your Effort	156	(2)
Sustain Your Effort	158	(9)
Summary	167	(1)
Answers to Focus Questions	168	(3)
SOAR Applications	171	(22)
Overview	171	(1)
Focus Questions	171	(2)
Using SOAR for Reading	173	(6)
Using SOAR for Writing	179	(3)
Using SOAR for Solving Real-World Problems	182	(8)
Summary	190	(1)
Answers to Focus Questions	190	(3)
Supplemental Readings	193	(4)
Index	197