Create summary sheets for each topic you need to study. The process of creating summary sheets can utilize many powerful learning strategies, including dual coding (using visuals and words) and elaboration (explaining in your own words). Try to create a summary sheet that uses images and words and is organized in a way that makes sense to you. See the Template section below for examples of what this could look like.
Examples:
Summary Sheet Table
Term | Definition | Example/Supporting points |
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Psychology | Scientific study of behavior, thought, and experience and how they can be affected by physical, mental, social, and environmental factors |
7 types of psychology:
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Scientific Method | A way of learning about the world through collecting observations, developing theories to explain them, and using theories to make predictions |
5 basic steps:
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Hypothesis | A testable prediction that can be observed and measured | Must be testable, can be proved or rejected through experimentation |
Example Summary Sheet Mind Map
Example Summary Sheet Concept Map
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