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CONTENTS xiiiAfter Reading 200
Exercise 8.2: Identifying Different Representations in AcademicExercise 8.3: Constructing Different Representations in AcademicHow Can I Construct Representations? 206
Content 207
Content 209
Key Points 211
Follow-up Activities 212
Chapter 9 Learning From Lectures 217
Exercise 9.1: Self-Observation: Analyzing Note-Taking Strategies 218
How Can I Take Better Notes? 221
Before the Lecture 221
During the Lecture 222
After the Lecture 224
Exercise 9.2: Practicing the Note-Taking Strategy 227
How Can I Ask Good Mirror Questions? 229
Exercise 9.3: Identifying Different Levels of Questions in Lectures 230
How Do I Deal With Particular Note-Taking Problems or Issues? 230
Key Points 233
Follow-up Activities 233
Chapter 10 Preparing for Exams 237
Exercise 10.1: Self-Observation: Assessing Exam Preparation 239
How Do I Develop a Study Plan? 240
Step 1: Determine the Content Coverage and Question Format of the
Exam 241
Step 2: Organize and Separate the Content Into Parts 243
Step 3: Identify Specific Study Strategies 243
Step 4: Identify the Amount of Time Needed for Each Strategy 245
Step 5: Allocate Time for Each Study Strategy in a Weekly Schedule 246
Step 6: Modify the Plan as Necessary 246
An Example of a Study Plan 246
Content Coverage and Question Format 248
Organize the Content for Study 248
Identify Specific Study Strategies 248
Identify the Amount of Time Needed for Each Strategy 250
Allocate Time for Each Study Strategy in a Weekly Schedule 251
Key Points 252
Follow-up Activities 252
Chapter 11 Taking Exams 255
Exercise 11.1: Self-Observation: Assessing Test-Taking Strategies 256
What Strategies Can I Use to Answer Objective Test Questions? 258