1. Study Smart, Not Hard
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

2. The Study Cycle
1.
Prepare
for
success
2.
Preview,
Read,
Recall
3. Self-
tesr
4. Test

3. 1. Prepare for success
 Study when and where u are most alert
and plan your time

4. 2. Preview, read and recall
 Identify relevant texts or notes; scan chapter
heading, keywords and diagrams; read
chapter intro and summary; and formulate
questions u want to answers. Read actively,
find answers to your questions, take notes
during lectures, and synthesize lecture and
reading material. Talk with your professor,
TA, or other students and consult your
textbooks to fill in gaps and correct
misunderstandings; put the main ideas of
lectures and readings into your own words.

5. 3. Self-test
 Create possible test questions, keeping in
mind different level of learning. Do
practice problems and apply your
knowledge to real-world solutions. Trade
and discuss your questions with a partner
or a group.

6. 4. Test
 Arrive early with necessary materials. Use
appropriate test-taking strategies, and
analyze returned test.