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35 Cards in this Set
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What are mnemonics?
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Mnemonics are techniques used to help remember items by organizing unrelated items into strange or novel relationships
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What are “acrostic” mnemonics?
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Invented sentence where the first letter of each word is a cue to an idea you need to recall
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What are “acronym” mnemonics?
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An invented sentence where the first letter of each word is used to cue an idea you need to remember
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What are “rhyme” mnemonics?
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A saying that has similar sounds at the end of each line
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What are flashcards?
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A flash card is a double sided card that has a question on one side and an answer on the other. It is considered a learning aid
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How do you make flashcards
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1. Choose one or two people to work with
2.Choose a unit to study 3.Then Research 10 important facts that you need to learn 4.Next go onto the flashcardexchange.com web site and create them there |
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What is a concept-mind map used for?
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A concept mind map can be used for developing an effective study technique that can be used for any course to study or review for any test, quiz or exam
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What are linking words?
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A linking word is a word that links two ideas on a mind map together
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What is a central image?
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A central image is that is being mapped is located in the center
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What is SCORER is used for?
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SCORER is a test and Exam taking strategy
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What does the “S” in scorer stand for?
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The “S” stand for schedule your time
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What does the “C” in scorer stand for?
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The “C” stands for Clue words
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What does the “O” in scorer stand for?
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The “O” stands for Omit difficult questions
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What does the “R” in scorer stand for?
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The “R” stands for Read carefully
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What does the “E’ in scorer stand for
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The “E” stands for Estimate your answers
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What does the “R” in scorer stand for?
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The “R” stands for Review your work
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What does compare mean?
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Compare means to examine the similarities and differences between items
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What does contrast mean?
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Contrast means to show the differences between items
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What does summarize mean?
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Summarize means to condense the main or key points of information in a peace of writing into a smaller amount
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What does justify mean?
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Justify means to give a resign or to prove a statement
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What are homonyms?
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Homonyms are groups of words that have different spelling and same pronunciation but have different meanings
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What is an example of a homonym pair?
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An example of a homonym pair is: (eye and I)
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What are “rocks”?
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Rocks are important things that you prioritize and must complete on your daily schedule
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What are “pebbles”?
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Pebbles are of less importance than Rocks in your daily schedule and are tried to be completed but are not of the utmost importance
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What is sensory memory?
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Information received immediately from the persons senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell etc.) into the human brain
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What is short term memory?
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Information that is in our immediate memories and is being actively used
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What is long term memory?
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Information that is processed and stored in the brain if not used within a few minutes of which it is acquired it will be stored in the brain and out of human consciousness
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What is grouping?
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Organizing information so that details are brought together under the main idea or category that connects them
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What is chunking?
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Chunking is when you take a large assignment or project and break it down into smaller pieces or steps
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What is Andrew Cunnane’s ideal study scenario?
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My Ideal study scenario is a quite room were I will not be distracted by noises and interruptions
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What does the S in SMART goals stand for?
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The “S” in Smart Goals stands for Specific
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What does the M in SMART goals stand for?
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The “M” in Smart Goals stands for Measurable
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What does the A in SMART goals stand for?
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The “A” in Smart Goals stands for Attainable
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What does the R in SMART goals stand for?
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The “R” in Smart Goals stands for Results-Oriented
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What does the T in SMART goals stand for?
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The “T” in Smart Goals stands for Time-Bound
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