The Study Cycle

Study with a purpose! Set a goal of what you want to accomplish in your study session. Focus on the
materials for the designated time frame. Afterwards, reward yourself with a break.

Preview

Before class: Skim new material, review boldface words and summaries (10-20 minutes)

Attend

In class: Be an active listener, take notes, and ask questions

Review

After class: Read your notes, develop questions, and fill in gaps (20-30 minutes)

Study

Schedule several focused study sessions per class each week (30-50 minutes)

Assess

Do you understand this material enough to teach it to others? Are you using effective study methods?

Repeat as needed!

Studying never stops! Once you finish assessing how you did, it's time to do it all again.

This tool is also available as a PDF and expanded on in the Studying More Effectively Toolbox.