{"id":1120,"date":"2022-07-06T12:00:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T17:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/?p=1120"},"modified":"2022-06-29T12:50:25","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T17:50:25","slug":"8-ways-to-slay-your-summer-classes-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/2022\/07\/06\/8-ways-to-slay-your-summer-classes-2\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Slay Your Summer Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer school has a different rhythm than the rest of the school year. As you dive into your new summer routine, it\u2019s just as important as ever that you strategize\u00a0how\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0when\u00a0<\/strong>you\u2019ll study.<\/p>\n

A May 2017\u00a0research study out of Stanford University\u00a0 found that a strategic approach to studying can even boost your test grades\u2014by one third of a letter grade on average! Here are eight ways you can study smarter this summer during summer school.<\/p>\n

1. Set some summer goals.<\/h2>\n

In the Stanford experiment, students first reflected on their goals for an upcoming exam. Try doing the same for your summer class. Why are you taking this course, and what do you want to get out of it?<\/p>\n

2. Prepare to take great notes.<\/h2>\n

Summer classes operate on a compressed schedule, which means you\u2019ll cover a lot more material per class session.\u00a0Good note-taking skills\u00a0are key for keeping track of all the information you\u2019re covering each day.<\/p>\n

3. Retaking a class?\u00a0Don’t start from square one.<\/h2>\n

This is a terrific opportunity to reflect on the areas or topics you previously had trouble with. Do you freeze during in-class essays? Was cell biology a blur? Take steps to work with a summer tutor or your teacher on skills and topics you need to master. Revisiting the course material will also show you how much you already know!<\/p>\n

4. Sync your school calendar with your social calendar.<\/h2>\n

Summer classes have an accelerated pace, so read your syllabus carefully. Mark test dates and deadlines for major assignments on a calendar and work backwards. Don’t forget to include work shifts, concerts, and other fun stuff, so you have a clear picture of what you truly have going on.\u00a0Devote a chunk of time each night to preparing for what’s coming up next.<\/p>\n

5. Form a new study crew.<\/h2>\n

Summer school is great way to meet people you wouldn\u2019t normally run into. And since summer classes usually have fewer students in them, you might feel more comfortable asking to borrow notes from a classmate or forming an impromptu study group. Of course,\u00a0our tutors\u00a0are also on standby to help you all summer long.<\/p>\n

6. Visualize your upcoming test.<\/h2>\n

Before a big test, think about what you can expect. What topics and chapters will the test cover? Can you guess any of the questions based on your homework assignments and classwork?<\/p>\n

7. Take advantage of all your resources.<\/h2>\n

A big component of the\u00a0Stanford studywas asking students to identify all the available class resources they would use to study effectively.\u00a0Consider everything that’s available to you, like:<\/p>\n

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  • Class notes<\/li>\n
  • Textbook readings<\/li>\n
  • Handouts<\/li>\n
  • Practice questions<\/li>\n
  • Outside review with your teacher<\/li>\n
  • Summer tutoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Once you have a personal list, write down why each resource will be useful and how you will use it. Bingo! You\u2019ve got a study plan.<\/p>\n

    8. Take plenty of brain breaks.<\/h2>\n

    FOMO can be intense during the summer, especially if your friends have different plans than you. You\u2019ll be more productive and motivated if give yourself a break. Go for a run, catch a movie, or even take a power nap to recharge.<\/p>\n

    Source: https:\/\/www.princetonreview.com\/college-advice\/summer-school-tips<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Summer school has a different rhythm than the rest of the school year. As you dive into your new summer routine, it\u2019s just as important as ever that you strategize\u00a0how\u00a0and\u00a0when\u00a0you\u2019ll study. A May 2017\u00a0research study out of Stanford University\u00a0 found that a strategic approach to studying can even boost your test grades\u2014by one third of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":1121,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,9,10],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1120","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-general-post","8":"category-life-of-a-grad-student","9":"category-tips"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/summer-school-classes.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1120","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1120"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1120\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1122,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1120\/revisions\/1122"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1121"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1120"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1120"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1120"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}