Maximization Notes Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the purpose of previewing a chapter before reading it?
To get an overview of the material and prepare your mind for the detailed reading ahead.
What should you focus on when previewing a chapter?
Skim the headings, key terms, and visuals like graphs.
How much of a textbook chapter should you aim to read at a time?
By reading a section or a few subsections at a time, instead of reading an entire chapter.
What types of things should you focus on when taking notes?
Definitions, theories, and conclusions.
How does summarizing each section of a textbook help?
It reinforces memory and improves understanding of the material.
What is the Cornell note-taking method?
It involves dividing your page into three sections: Notes, Cues, and Summary.
How can you connect new information to existing knowledge?
Relating new information to what you already know helps with retention and understanding.
What should you do if something is unclear?
Pause and research it, or note it down to clarify later.
What is the benefit of teaching yourself the material?
It helps reinforce memory and ensures that you understand the material better.
What is the importance of daily recall?
Daily recall improves long-term retention of the material.
What is spaced repetition and how does it help retention?
Spaced repetition involves reviewing material at increasing intervals (1 day, 3 days, 7 days) to enhance retention.
How can applying learned information to personal experiences help?
It makes the information more relevant and easier to understand by connecting it to real-life situations.
What should you do after reading a section of a textbook?
Answer the questions at the end of the sections to ensure understanding.
How can you make getting homework done before relaxing automatic?
By making it part of a routine, where completing homework before relaxation becomes automatic.
How can you organize your homework for the week?
Write down all homework for the week and break it into daily sprint chunks to finish by Saturday night.
How can breaking down homework into daily chunks help?
Breaking down tasks makes the workload less overwhelming and ensures timely completion.
What is the benefit of adding a mini-reward after completing daily homework?
Mini-rewards help motivate you to complete your homework and make the process more enjoyable.
How can working on homework ahead of time benefit future tasks?
It helps reduce stress and keeps future tasks more manageable.
- What seems like it drives you towards positive actions but doesn’t, and what is the much better alternative.
- Give an example of something that you could transition from using the former to the latter?
Don’t rely on strength, rely on structure
- What are the ways that you can make a habit more attractive
- Give an example of making one of your habits more attractive
