21.some Tips To Students

SOME TIPS TO STUDENTS TO DO WELL IN
B.TECH PROGRAM
AND ALSO LATER IN PROFESSIONAL CAREER
GO TO CLASS REGULARLY
1. Attendance is crucial.
2. A positive correlation exists between class
attendance and marks.
3. The higher the attendance rate, the higher
your marks are likely to be.
4. Most Teachers believe that their lecture
material is very important.
5. If you miss class you miss what is
important to the Teacher; hence, what is
most likely to end up on the test.
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PARTICIPATE IN CLASS.
1. In order to learn more in class, be involved
and participate in class discussions.
2. Asking questions for clarification and
maintaining eye contact with your teacher
can increase your involvement and
enhance concentration of the class
discussion.
3. Use active listening skills. This means
listening to what your teacher is saying
understanding the content and trying to
anticipate what he or she is going to say
next.
4. Another important hint: If your course
material is difficult, be sure to2 read the
IF YOU NEED TO MISS A CLASS: If you have to miss

class, let your teacher know. Make yourself aware of
what happened in the class in your absence. It is very
helpful to have a reliable classmate from whom you
can get the notes. Exchange phone numbers so that
you can rely on each other for notes and for any other
purpose in case of an emergency.
TAKE GOOD NOTES: Proper note taking skills can

facilitate understanding of lecture material. Don't be a
human tape recorder! Try not to write everything
down. Be concise and sum up lecture material in your
own words whenever possible. Write down unfamiliar
terms. Review your notes as soon after class as
possible. You can fill in details that you missed and
review the material while it is still fresh on your mind.
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USE YOUR TEXTBOOK: Some teachers follow the

book closely. In this case it may be helpful to take
the book to class and highlight important topics or
terms and write notes in the margins.
TALK TO YOUR TEACHER: If you are struggling in

your class, talk to your teacher. He or she may be
able to assist you or guide you in the right direction
to get the resources you need. However, do not wait
until the last minute. Most teachers have little
sympathy for those students who become concerned
about failing only during the last few weeks of the
semester.
FORM OR JOIN A STUDY GROUP
Get study groups together, choose those

students who seem interested in the class.
Make sure everyone is familiar with the
material before meeting as you do not
want to spend time re-teaching material to
someone who has not learned the
material. It helps if these study groups
serve to review material already learned or
to clarify problem areas.
Make sure everyone is motivated.
Beware! Sometimes groups can become
chatting sessions, just make sure you all
remember your purpose: to learn class
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material.
START AT THE BEGINNING

Start studying from the first day that is
DAY ONE.
Be ahead in the reading material.
Note Taking
Why take notes?
Teachers share information which on

many an occasion is not available in
textbooks, and they make connections to
the concept explained.
Notes are a storehouse of information for
later use, e.g. when you take more
advanced courses in future.
We remember more when we write things
down.
Taking notes helps you listen attentively
and think critically.
Note-taking is a skill required in many
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jobs.
Observe
1. Be prepared for success
2. Complete outside assignments - reading
assignments, or homework Bring the right
materials - notebook, pad, pencil, pen,
highlighter, etc.
3. Try to sit in the front and in the center
(Avoid backbenches as far as possible)
4. Review previous class notes and be
prepared to ask questions that would clarify
your doubts and help you understand
better.
5. Be present in class and participate in class
activities
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7. Think critically about what you listen

8. Postpone debate - if you disagree with a
statement, allow the instructor to finish
before you ask a question or make your
argument
9. Watch for Clues (how speakers show
importance) and be alert to repetition
10.Listen for introductory, concluding and
transition words or phrases
11.Watch the board or overhead projector - if
the instructor takes time to write it down, it
is likely to be considered important
12.Watch the instructor's eyes directly which
are direct towards the student and notice
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the interest level of the instructor
Record
Outline Format
Use Key words, diagrams or pictures
Copy material from the board, Label,
number and date all notes
Use standard abbreviations
Leave blank space
Use complete sentences when material is
important
Take notes in different color, use symbols to
organize or show importance
Ask questions to clarify if you feel lost
If the teacher uses a lot of overheads and
you cannot copy them down, the instructor
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may be willing to email you the document
Review
Review within 24hours
Edit note and fill in key words in lefthand column
Use the key words as cues to recite
Conduct short review periods
Ask what makes this important?
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Reading Strategies
Along with the very important skills of managing
time and making effective notes in college is the
task of reading.
As you make the transition to university learning,
changes in the way you must structure your time
are apparent; there is much to do and you may
quickly realize that you must take on the
responsibility for structuring study and leisure
times to be effective.
Often, too, the transition to large lecture halls and
note-making from lectures may be new to you; you
have made notes in class before, but keeping up
with the pace and volume of material presented
can be a real challenge.
For many students, though, the changes required
are not so obvious as the sharp increase in reading
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load and difficulty.
As you enter college, reading takes on a central role as

part of your approach to learning. It is very important to
read independently and effectively to learn significant
portions of a course of study.
It may be the case that you have failed to develop
strong reading skills. You hope that the reading
approaches you have used up until this point will work
for you. Sadly, too many students read passively, failing
to construct accurate comprehension with the guidance
of a purpose or goal for reading.
The result is that too many students begin to dislike
their reading and come to view it as a necessary evil.
Reading doesn't have to be an onerous task that you
dread. But, to avoid these ill feelings about reading, you
will need to invest a little time to develop more active
reading strategies.
This may be the first time that you consciously use a
strategy for reading and so it may feel awkward for a
period of time. However, our experience
shows, and
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Reading actively actually means a series of

things.
Perhaps most importantly is that active
reading means reading with an awareness
of a purpose for reading.
Far too often students read aimlessly,
hoping that the key ideas will somehow
sink in and then eventually surface
when they need to.
Having a purpose is another way of saying
that you have set goals for your readings.
A Popular Active Reading Strategy is known as

the SQ3R Reading Method. This approach to
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reading primes your brain input information
Test Taking Strategies

Preparing for the Exam - You know its coming!
So...what do you do first?
Establish good study habits early! Get a planner
and map out what needs to be done for the
semester, and then plan your weekly and daily
goals ahead of time. This will keep you from
needing to cram because you didnt prepare early
enough.
Read before each class. Going in prepared helps
you retain the information better.
Review your notes after class or later that
evening.
This helps solidify the information.
Do a weekly review of each of your classes and
build weekly reports from there.
Begin an intensive review one week prior to the
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exam. By this point, you have already completed
Visit your teacher at least once before the

week of the exam. This connection will help
you better understand the objectives of the
course (hence, what you will need to know to
do well!), and show the teacher that you are
planning to make a serious effort in the
course. Visiting him/her for the first time the
day before the exam will not get you bonus
points!
Find out what type of exam the teacher will
give. Multiple choice? Essay? True/False
Find out what the exam will cover. Your
teacher probably wont give you exact
information to study, but can probably
provide some guidance as to the main ideas.
Does the teacher make sample
tests
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Multiple Choice Exams

#1 Mistake: Fooling yourself into believing that you
dont need to study as hard because youll be able to
recognize it on the exam. (Does this really work?)
NO!
#1 Solution: Study for a multiple-choice exam as you
would study for an essay exam. Be prepared to
provide the information yourself--dont rely on the
Descriptive/Essay
Exams
answers
provided!
Identify concepts and relationships. Dont worry
about the details at first.
Make a general outline and gradually make it as
compact as possible.
Fill in the concepts with details.
Develop practice questions for yourself and
write down answers. This will help you better
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grasp the information as well as practice
General Suggestions for Taking Tests

Plan your arrival so that you have plenty of
time. Be sure to check your test taking
material prior to leaving for the exam.
(Showing up for an exam late or without a
pen is a sure way to focus unfavorable
attention on yourself.)
Read all directions. Underline key words in
the directions that give indication as to how
your answers are to be recorded and how
they should be worded.
Budget your time. Survey the test to
determine the type and number of
questions to be answered. Determine where
you will start on the test. Check18yourself at
Be aware that you may have problems

remembering from time to time. If you find
yourself blocking, move on to the next
question.
Ask for help in interpreting test questions
which you do not understand.
Be aware of any negative statements you
are telling yourself about the test. Such
statements as I'm failing, I didn't study for
this, and the test is too hard for me are
sure ways of increasing anxiety.
Do not be concerned with what the other
students are doing. (Another sure way of
increasing anxiety is to tell yourself that
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you are the only one having trouble).

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SOME TIPS TO STUDENTS TO DO WELL IN

IF YOU NEED TO MISS A CLASS: If you have to miss

TAKE GOOD NOTES: Proper note taking skills can

USE YOUR TEXTBOOK: Some teachers follow the

TALK TO YOUR TEACHER: If you are struggling in

FORM OR JOIN A STUDY GROUP

Get study groups together, choose those

START AT THE BEGINNING

Teachers share information which on

7. Think critically about what you listen

As you enter college, reading takes on a central role as

Reading actively actually means a series of

A Popular Active Reading Strategy is known as

Test Taking Strategies

Visit your teacher at least once before the

Multiple Choice Exams

General Suggestions for Taking Tests

Be aware that you may have problems

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