Learning Assistance Program Student Success Resources
Student Success Resources
LEARNING STYLES: Learning Styles play a big part in the way we learn. Understanding your preferred Learning style and selecting study strategies can improve your learning experience.
STUDY SKILLS: Don’t forget to check the TUTOR SCHEDULES portion of this web site for tutoring assistance with writing a paper, working through a math problem, or understanding a difficult science concept.
http://howtostudy.org - this site has a great deal of informaion about getting motivated, managing your time, and goal setting. If you scroll to the bottom of the page it will give you examples of ways to write and study for specific classes, such as Astronomy, Math, and more.
TEST TAKING PREPARATION: Most test errors come from being underprepared.
Test-Taking Strategies for Students DVD series located in the CSI Library LB3060.57.T447 2005 volumes 1 through 7 topics include:
#1 Answering Test Questions
#2 Effective Note Taking
#3 Study Skills
#4 Taking Essay Tests
#5 Taking Math Tests
#6 Taking Reading Comprehension Tests
#7 Test Anxiety
TUTORIALS ON-LINE: Khan Academy offers over 3,600 instructional videos on subjects such as Math, Science, and Finance. You are able to watch videos and then practice. This site is FREE. Go to www.khanacademy.org
FREE WORKSHOPS: Various workshops will be offered throughout the semester in areas such as: How to use a calculator, Preparing for math tests, and Basic Study skills. Call 732-6685 for more information.
