Study Strategies

The three study strategies that I chose are SQ3R, using flash cards and A.S.P.I.R.E. SQ3R stands for Survey, Question, Read, Recite and Review. First survey, or skim over the assignment, paying close attention to chapter headings, bold type, charts and summary. Next, question what is needed to understand and complete the assignment. Ask questions based on the preview of the assignment. Read and highlight important information and answer the questions. Recite answers to the questions and make notes. Review the material and questions frequently. I found that this method is almost identical to the PQRST method, which stands for Preview, Question, Read, Summarize and Test. I think I already use some of the steps in the SQ3R method. I have a tendency to skip over the reciting part of this method, which is shocking, considering my learning style is verbal. Flash cards are amazing!!! I can remember using flash cards back in grade school, all the way through high school. I even used flash cards in cosmetology school to learn the different nail diseases. I found it slightly more effective to have another person test me with the flash cards, rather than testing myself. With a verbal learning style, saying things out loud definitely helps me remember. I was doing some research online at studygs.net/aspire.html and found a study strategy called A.S.P.I.R.E.
A: Approach/ attitude/ arrange * Approach studies with a positive attitude * Arrange schedule to eliminate distractions
S: Select/ survey/ scan * Select a reasonable chunk of material to study * Survey the headings, graphics, pre- and post- questions to get an overview * Scan text for keywords and vocabulary: mark what you don’t understand
P: Piece together the parts: * Put aside books and notes * Piece together what you’ve studied
I: Investigate/ inquire/ inspect * Investigate alternative sources of information * Inquire from support professionals and other resources for assistance