Sample 5-Day Study Plan
Wednesday – Five days before exam
Prepare Ch 1
2-3 hrs **Take breaks as needed**
If there is a study guide or questions in the text, answer the
questions for Ch 1. If no study guide, skim the introduction,
conclusion, etc and create your own study guide questions for
the chapter. Textbook website may have study guide or chapter
objectives.
Make study sheets or concept maps
Make word cards and/or question cards
Thursday – Four days before exam
Prepare Ch 2
2 hrs
Review Ch 1
30 min
Recite highlighted material
Mark and recite study sheet
Recite word cards and question cards
Test yourself with on-line quiz from textbook’s website. Mark
incorrect answers for further review.
Friday – Three days before exam
Prepare Ch 3
2 hrs
Review Ch 2
30 min
Review Ch 1
15 min
Saturday – Two days before exam
Prepare Ch 4
1 hr
Review Ch 3
30 min
Review Ch 2
15 min
Review Ch 1
15 min
Sunday – Day before exam
Review Ch 4
30 min
Review Ch 2
15 min
Review Ch 1
15 min
Review Ch 3
20 min
Self-Test
1 hr
**Switch chapter order to aid memory**
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