TOOLS FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
FYE 101
CHAPTER 1: DISCOVER GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY
(HISTORICAL MILESTONES)
What's In It for You
CHAPTER 1: DISCOVER
GRAMBLING STATE
UNIVERSITY
(HISTORICAL
MILESTONES)
CHAPTER 2: MAKING
THE CLASSROOM
WORK FOR YOU
CHAPTER 3: BECOMING
A SUCCESSFUL
STUDENT
CHAPTER 4: MAKING
TIME WORK FOR YOU
CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING
YOUR MEMORY AND
LEARNING SKILLS
CHAPTER 6: LISTENING
ACTIVELY AND
TAKING GOOD NOTES
CHAPTER 7:
DEVELOPING TEST
TAKING SKILLS
Grambling State University Historical Milestones
Grambling State University Code of Student Conduct Handbook
Alma Mater, School Colors, School Motto, Fight Song, Mascot
The Black National Anthem
TOOLS FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
FYE 101
CHAPTER 1: DISCOVER
GRAMBLING STATE
UNIVERSITY
(HISTORICAL
MILESTONES)
CHAPTER 2: MAKING
THE CLASSROOM
WORK FOR YOU
CHAPTER 2: MAKING THE CLASSROOM WORK FOR YOU
What’s In It for You?
Being Prepared
•
Know What the Class Is About
•
Ready to Work
The Importance of Class Attendance
•
Get There Early
•
When You Miss a Class
CHAPTER 3: BECOMING
A SUCCESSFUL
STUDENT
Classroom Etiquette
CHAPTER 4: MAKING
TIME WORK FOR YOU
Class Participation
CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING
YOUR MEMORY AND
LEARNING SKILLS
CHAPTER 6: LISTENING
ACTIVELY AND
TAKING GOOD NOTES
CHAPTER 7:
DEVELOPING TEST
TAKING SKILLS
•
•
Tips for Being Courteous in the Classroom
Tips for Participating in the Classroom
Classroom Expectations: Yours and Your Instructor's
•
Your Expectations
•
Your Instructor's Expectations
•
The Connection Between Class and Work Expectations
TOOLS FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
FYE 101
CHAPTER 2: MAKING THE CLASSROOM WORK FOR YOU
Adapting to the Classroom: Your Learning Style and Instructors'
CHAPTER 1: DISCOVER
GRAMBLING STATE
UNIVERSITY
(HISTORICAL
MILESTONES)
CHAPTER 2: MAKING
THE CLASSROOM
WORK FOR YOU
Teaching Modes
•
Learning Styles
•
Tips for Making the Most of Your Preferred Learning Style
•
Your Instructor's Teaching Mode
•
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Instructor's Teaching Mode
Compensating for Learning Disorders and Difficulties
CHAPTER 3: BECOMING
A SUCCESSFUL
STUDENT
•
Learning Assistance
•
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
CHAPTER 4: MAKING
TIME WORK FOR YOU
•
Tips for Managing Attention Deficit Disorder
CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING
YOUR MEMORY AND
LEARNING SKILLS
CHAPTER 6: LISTENING
ACTIVELY AND
TAKING GOOD NOTES
CHAPTER 7:
DEVELOPING TEST
TAKING SKILLS
Active Learning Beyond the Classroom
•
Tips for Learning Outside the Classroom
Making a Comeback When You Need To
TOOLS FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
FYE 101
CHAPTER 1: DISCOVER
GRAMBLING STATE
UNIVERSITY
(HISTORICAL
MILESTONES)
CHAPTER 2: MAKING
THE CLASSROOM
WORK FOR YOU
CHAPTER 3: BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT
What’s In It for You?
Thinking About Success
•
Your own visions of success
Goals and Motivation in College
•
Remember the Small Goals
•
Make Time for Fun
Boosting Your Self-Esteem to Boost College Success
CHAPTER 3: BECOMING
A SUCCESSFUL
STUDENT
•
Creating Positive Self-Talk to Achieve Goals
•
Developing Positive Self-Talk for Motivation
CHAPTER 4: MAKING
TIME WORK FOR YOU
•
Recognize Past Successes and Your Capabilities
CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING
YOUR MEMORY AND
LEARNING SKILLS
CHAPTER 6: LISTENING
ACTIVELY AND
TAKING GOOD NOTES
CHAPTER 7:
DEVELOPING TEST
TAKING SKILLS
Creating a Successful Self-image
•
Concentrate on What You Do Well
•
Build on Your Strengths
•
Accept Your Weaknesses
•
Take Credit for What You've Learned
•
Picture Yourself Succeeding
TOOLS FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
FYE 101
CHAPTER 3: BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT
Finding Support and Inspiration
CHAPTER 1: DISCOVER
GRAMBLING STATE
UNIVERSITY
(HISTORICAL
MILESTONES)
CHAPTER 2: MAKING
THE CLASSROOM
WORK FOR YOU
CHAPTER 3: BECOMING
A SUCCESSFUL
STUDENT
CHAPTER 4: MAKING
TIME WORK FOR YOU
CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING
YOUR MEMORY AND
LEARNING SKILLS
CHAPTER 6: LISTENING
ACTIVELY AND
TAKING GOOD NOTES
CHAPTER 7:
DEVELOPING TEST
TAKING SKILLS
•
Finding a Support System
•
Friends and Family As Support
•
Finding Role Models
Developing Self-Discipline
•
Staying on Track
•
Making It Happen
Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making
Six Strategies for Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making
TOOLS FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
FYE 101
CHAPTER 4: MAKING TIME WORK FOR YOU
What's In It for You
CHAPTER 1: DISCOVER
GRAMBLING STATE
UNIVERSITY
(HISTORICAL
MILESTONES)
CHAPTER 2: MAKING
THE CLASSROOM
WORK FOR YOU
The Rewards of Time Management
Uncovering Your Time Wasters
• Where Does the Time Go?
Managing Your Time
• What's Important to You?
• Do the Important Tasks First
CHAPTER 3: BECOMING
A SUCCESSFUL
STUDENT
• Is It Necessary?
CHAPTER 4: MAKING
TIME WORK FOR YOU
• Tips for Scheduling Study Time
CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING
YOUR MEMORY AND
LEARNING SKILLS
CHAPTER 6: LISTENING
ACTIVELY AND
TAKING GOOD NOTES
CHAPTER 7:
DEVELOPING TEST
TAKING SKILLS
Scheduling
• Creating the Best Schedule for You
• Weekly Schedule
• Daily Planning: The To Do List
• Scheduling Long-Term Assignments
• Long-Range Scheduling
TOOLS FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
FYE 101
CHAPTER 1: DISCOVER
GRAMBLING STATE
UNIVERSITY
(HISTORICAL
MILESTONES)
CHAPTER 2: MAKING
THE CLASSROOM
WORK FOR YOU
CHAPTER 3: BECOMING
A SUCCESSFUL
STUDENT
CHAPTER 4: MAKING
TIME WORK FOR YOU
CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING
YOUR MEMORY AND
LEARNING SKILLS
CHAPTER 6: LISTENING
ACTIVELY AND
TAKING GOOD NOTES
CHAPTER 7:
DEVELOPING TEST
TAKING SKILLS
CHAPTER 4: MAKING TIME WORK FOR YOU
• Weekly Assignment Schedule
• Sticking to Your Schedule
• Avoiding Procrastination
• Tips for Beating Procrastination
• Tips for Saving Time
TOOLS FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
FYE 101
CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING YOUR MEMORY AND LEARNING SKILLS
What's In It for You
CHAPTER 1: DISCOVER
GRAMBLING STATE
UNIVERSITY
(HISTORICAL
MILESTONES)
CHAPTER 2: MAKING
THE CLASSROOM
WORK FOR YOU
Learning How to Learn
Improving Your Concentration
• Eliminating External Distractions
• Tips for Creating a Good Study Environment
• Eliminating Internal Distractions
• Tips for Eliminating Internal Distractions
CHAPTER 3: BECOMING
A SUCCESSFUL
STUDENT
Improving Your Memory
CHAPTER 4: MAKING
TIME WORK FOR YOU
• Six Memory Techniques
CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING
YOUR MEMORY AND
LEARNING SKILLS
CHAPTER 6: LISTENING
ACTIVELY AND
TAKING GOOD NOTES
CHAPTER 7:
DEVELOPING TEST
TAKING SKILLS
• We're Born to Learn
Getting More Out of Your Reading
• How to Use SQ3R, a Study-Reading Method
• How to Use PRQRT, Another Study-Reading Method
• When to Use SQ3R or PRQRT
• Reading and Studying Math
TOOLS FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
FYE 101
CHAPTER 1: DISCOVER
GRAMBLING STATE
UNIVERSITY
(HISTORICAL
MILESTONES)
CHAPTER 2: MAKING
THE CLASSROOM
WORK FOR YOU
CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING YOUR MEMORY AND LEARNING SKILLS
• Tips for Math Success
• Tips for Conquering Math Test Anxiety
• Adopting Strategies to Put Muscle into Your Math Reading
• Reading in Science and Technical Books
• Reading Graphics
• Tips for Reading Graphs, Tables, or Illustrations
Challenging Your Own Study Traps
CHAPTER 3: BECOMING
A SUCCESSFUL
STUDENT
CHAPTER 4: MAKING
TIME WORK FOR YOU
CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING
YOUR MEMORY AND
LEARNING SKILLS
CHAPTER 6: LISTENING
ACTIVELY AND
TAKING GOOD NOTES
CHAPTER 7:
DEVELOPING TEST
TAKING SKILLS
TOOLS FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
FYE 101
CHAPTER 6: LISTENING ACTIVELY AND TAKING GOOD NOTES
What's In It for You
CHAPTER 1: DISCOVER
GRAMBLING STATE
UNIVERSITY
(HISTORICAL
MILESTONES)
CHAPTER 2: MAKING
THE CLASSROOM
WORK FOR YOU
CHAPTER 3: BECOMING
A SUCCESSFUL
STUDENT
CHAPTER 4: MAKING
TIME WORK FOR YOU
CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING
YOUR MEMORY AND
LEARNING SKILLS
CHAPTER 6: LISTENING
ACTIVELY AND
TAKING GOOD NOTES
CHAPTER 7:
DEVELOPING TEST
TAKING SKILLS
Listening Actively
• Tips for Active Listening in the Classroom
Taking Notes
• Notetaking Formats
TOOLS FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
FYE 101
CHAPTER 7: DEVELOPING TEST-TAKING SKILLS
What's In It for You
CHAPTER 1: DISCOVER
GRAMBLING STATE
UNIVERSITY
(HISTORICAL
MILESTONES)
CHAPTER 2: MAKING
THE CLASSROOM
WORK FOR YOU
Preparing for Tests
• Getting Started
• Prepare Study Materials
• Rehearse Your Performance
• How to Predict Test Questions
• Making It a Group Effort
CHAPTER 3: BECOMING
A SUCCESSFUL
STUDENT
• Cramming—Your Last Resort
CHAPTER 4: MAKING
TIME WORK FOR YOU
• Down the Home Stretch
CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING
YOUR MEMORY AND
LEARNING SKILLS
CHAPTER 6: LISTENING
ACTIVELY AND
TAKING GOOD NOTES
CHAPTER 7:
DEVELOPING TEST
TAKING SKILLS
• Tips for Last Resort Cramming
Taking Objective Tests
• True-False Questions
Multiple Choice Questions
• Tips for Answering Multiple Choice Questions
• Matching Questions
• Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
TOOLS FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
FYE 101
CHAPTER 7: DEVELOPING TEST-TAKING SKILLS
Essay Tests
CHAPTER 1: DISCOVER
GRAMBLING STATE
UNIVERSITY
(HISTORICAL
MILESTONES)
CHAPTER 2: MAKING
THE CLASSROOM
WORK FOR YOU
• Answering the Questions
• Tips for Answering Essay Questions
• Short Answer Questions
• Just When You Think It's Safe to Leave
• Preparing for Final Exams
• Getting Feedback
CHAPTER 3: BECOMING
A SUCCESSFUL
STUDENT
Overcoming Test Anxiety
CHAPTER 4: MAKING
TIME WORK FOR YOU
• Positive Self-Talk
CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING
YOUR MEMORY AND
LEARNING SKILLS
CHAPTER 6: LISTENING
ACTIVELY AND
TAKING GOOD NOTES
CHAPTER 7:
DEVELOPING TEST
TAKING SKILLS
• Be Prepared
• Visualization
• Relaxation
• Tips for Combating Test Anxiety