memorization
Biology
13 Sep 09
One simple tip but difficult for most students to carry out is to memorize their notes and definitions. So, next couple of blogs on biology will be tips toward effective methods of memorization.
If you are a student, do not kid yourself thinking that you can memorize easily. Memorization takes much work and time. But with practice and constant review, you will be able to retain all important elements to succeed in biology.
Step 1 Towards Effective Memorization: NOTE TAKING
If your teacher gives you handouts for each class, this step is easy for you, but most students are not so lucky.
During class, pay close attention to your teacher’s lecture. Anything your teacher writes or draws on the board or displays on the overhead, record it onto your notes. If your teacher places emphasis on a particular theory, cycle, or diagram, write it down. 70%-80% of your examination will be based on your teacher’s lecture so pay close attention.
During your spare or your study time at home, read over your notes. If your notes are messy, rewrite it and make them legible. Designate a coiled notebook for you biology notes. It will be convenient to carry around and to read. There is nothing worse than having your binder pop and scatter your invaluable class notes.
Use post it to separate different units, eg. red tags for biochemistry, blue tags for the nervous system.
Use highlights to mark important vocabulary or section that your teacher emphasized in class.
Keep your notes updated after each class. DO NOT wait till the end of the week or the weekend to catchup on your notes. In order to do well in biology, it is important to not fall behind on your notes.
Important points:
-Keep your notes updated
-Keep your notes neat
-Keep reading your notes everyday
-Keep your notes with you always in your school bag.
Next blog on biology - The Grunt work of Memorization.
If you are a student, do not kid yourself thinking that you can memorize easily. Memorization takes much work and time. But with practice and constant review, you will be able to retain all important elements to succeed in biology.
Step 1 Towards Effective Memorization: NOTE TAKING
If your teacher gives you handouts for each class, this step is easy for you, but most students are not so lucky.
During class, pay close attention to your teacher’s lecture. Anything your teacher writes or draws on the board or displays on the overhead, record it onto your notes. If your teacher places emphasis on a particular theory, cycle, or diagram, write it down. 70%-80% of your examination will be based on your teacher’s lecture so pay close attention.
During your spare or your study time at home, read over your notes. If your notes are messy, rewrite it and make them legible. Designate a coiled notebook for you biology notes. It will be convenient to carry around and to read. There is nothing worse than having your binder pop and scatter your invaluable class notes.
Use post it to separate different units, eg. red tags for biochemistry, blue tags for the nervous system.
Use highlights to mark important vocabulary or section that your teacher emphasized in class.
Keep your notes updated after each class. DO NOT wait till the end of the week or the weekend to catchup on your notes. In order to do well in biology, it is important to not fall behind on your notes.
Important points:
-Keep your notes updated
-Keep your notes neat
-Keep reading your notes everyday
-Keep your notes with you always in your school bag.
Next blog on biology - The Grunt work of Memorization.