The same, of course, is true of students. But dont restrict it to late-night cramming just before each test. Flash cards, mnemonic drills, practice tests be creative and practice, practice, practice! The same, of course, is true of students. Surf on over to MedicalMnemonics, which touts itself as the worlds database of these useful tools.
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Pat DuPree taught anatomy/physiology, biology, medical terminology, and environmental science. She is also the author of Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies.
Pat DuPree taught anatomy/physiology, biology, medical terminology, and environmental science.
","authors":[{"authorId":11358,"name":"Erin Odya","slug":"erin-odya","description":"Erin Odya teaches Anatomy & Physiology at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana, one of Indiana's top schools. Sometimes instructors share tidbits about what they plan to emphasize, but sometimes they dont. By entering your email address and clicking the Submit button, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy & to receive electronic communications from Dummies.com, which may include marketing promotions, news and updates. Or type it up. Okay, its test time! Dont think that learning it once means learning it for good. Detail the course followed by a molecule of oxygen as it enters through the nose. A bit obvious, but we know its tempting to skip the assigned readings. Whether it's to pass that big test, qualify for that big promotion or even master that cooking technique; people who rely on dummies, rely on it to learn the critical skills and relevant information necessary for success. Youll have references to metabolism at each point it comes up and youll be able to analyze its influences across different body systems. Having notes on your phone will make it even easier to review while youre on the bus or waiting for takeout. The more you know about the format of any upcoming exam, the better. Send each other marked up diagrams and help each other review. Start your next practice sessions with those questions, and stay alert for upcoming material that may trip you up in a similar way.
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\nFlash cards, mnemonic drills, practice tests be creative and practice, practice, practice! VARK stands for Visual (learning by seeing), Aural (learning by hearing), Reading/Writing (learning by reading and writing), and Kinesthetic (learning by touching, holding, or feeling). The test is done and the grades are in. Both Langston and Abrahamson use Visible Body apps to allow their students to explore the human body in 3D. Piecing together an incomplete puzzle shows you where the key gaps in your knowledge may be.
\nPut in time to practice
\nFlash cards, mnemonic drills, practice tests be creative and practice, practice, practice! If its true that people only retain about 10 percent of what they hear or read, then it makes sense that your fellow group members will recall things that slipped immediately from your mind.
\nOutline whats to come
\nAs you read through a chapter of your textbook to prepare for the next lecture, prepare an outline of what youre reading, leaving plenty of space between subheadings. If youre a reading and writing kind of learner, youll get the most out of our first tip to write stuff down. You can take just the first letter or two of each word from a list to create an acronym. Use the links at the bottom of any email to manage the type of emails you receive or to unsubscribe. Are you an instructor? In his classes, Abrahamson found that the best technique was encouraging students to design their own flash cards and to share their knowledge with their colleagues.. According to Langston, [Visible Body apps] give good spatial awareness of what is in front, behind, or beside other structures. ","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/9301"}}],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/books/281947"}},"collections":[],"articleAds":{"footerAd":"
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