The Ultimate Study Checklist
Sometimes student study and they do not get the outcome they had hoped. Use this
checklist to review all the options for studying for success!
☐ Start studying 5 – 10 days before the exam date and continue to study every day until
the exam dates
☐ Spend a portion of study time in a group of at least 3 people
☐ Study each chapter and coordinate textbook readings with the lectures
☐ Write possible test questions and be able to answer them without hesitation
☐ Verbally summarize each chapter within a few minutes without looking at notes
☐ Make a list of all terms, concepts, and theories
☐ Restate all definitions, concepts, etc. in your own words both orally and in writing
☐ Link authors and their ideas/theories/concepts or people with dates of importance
☐ Complete all study guides
☐ Review past tests, quizzes, etc. and determine areas of weakness
☐ Discuss past “problem” quizzes with your instructor during office hours - not just during
class
☐ Actively read all assigned readings and be able to restate the main points in your own
words
☐ Use the textbook and/or supplemental material to clarify terms or ideas that are not
clear
☐ Create flashcards and use them frontwards and backwards
☐ Look at the publisher’s website of the textbook to find additional material that is
available online
☐ Go to tutoring or supplemental instruction sessions
☐ Practice the 3 R’s … Read, Recite and Review
☐ Get a good night’s sleep the night before the test
☐ Eat a healthy breakfast the day of the test
☐ Meet with your instructor during office hours regarding exam materials and helpful hints
Additional Resources:
Study Strategies | Ohio University
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• The Five Step Study Cycle to study more effectively
• Study session recommendations
• Tips for note and test taking
Ten Study Methods That Work by Chadron State College
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