Study Skills vocabulary Flashcards

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Organization

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Keep materials in a neat matter, easy to find information.

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Photographic Memory

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The ability to look at an object, article, or video and create an image in the mind for recall.

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Long Term Memory

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A memory that can be recalled on from years ago with details.

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Short Term Memory

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The ability to store information for recall within a day or week.

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MLA

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A format for citing resources in a research paper or presentation.

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Dyscalculia

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A learning disorder where numbers appear backwards or jumbled in the mind.

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Dyslexia

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A learning disorder where letters appear backwards or jumble in the mind.

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Kinesthetic Learning

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a person who learns through experiences or activities such as labs or field trips

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9
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Retention

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the ability to remember information

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10
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Decoding

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the process of breaking down information into recognizable parts

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Stereotype

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a judgement held be a person or group about another group of people

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12
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Critical Thinking:

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the process of analyzing and evaluating information to draw a conclusion

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Time management

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the process of controlling the amount of time spent on activities to increase efficiency and productivity

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Mnemonic Device

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a learning technique such as a rhyme or catchphrase to help remember information

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Active Reading

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reading with increased concentration and focus

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16
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Learning Styles

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different ways in which people learn

17
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Motivation

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a process in which on initiates, guides, and maintains goal oriented behavior

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Thesaurus

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a resource that identifies synonyms

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Dictionary

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a resource to find multiple definitions of words

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Visual Learner

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a person who learns through visual representation of ideas such as charts and videos

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Generalization

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a conclusion that something is true about a person or group that is made without examining the facts

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Study Hall

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A quiet area where a group or individual is focused on an assignment or preparing for an exam.

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Tutoring

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Seeking out additional help to work on a struggling subject.

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Peer Review

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Having another classmate look over work or a project before turning in for grading.