HOW SHOULD I STUDY?

We base a lot of our tutoring upon learning styles. Once a student knows whether s/he is a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner (or a combination of two or even three of these styles), it is fairly easy to study in the most productive way.

Visual learners should

• use charts, pictures, and graphs
• take notes and create outlines
• mark up study materials with highlighting, underlining, and brief notes
• read and reread material
• maintain a quiet environment

Auditory learners should

• ask lots of questions in class
• record lectures when possible
• watch videos
• study with others who will converse about the subject to be studied
• speak aloud any information that should be memorized; repeat information out loud
• avoid any auditory distractions in the study area

Kinesthetic learners should

• write notes in class
• utilize flash cards when appropriate
• study while being active – walking, pacing up and back in the study room
• use flash cards
• take frequent breaks
• study with others ONLY IF focus on the subject matter can be maintained