Student Success Resources

• LEARNING STYLES: Learning Styles play a big part in the way we learn. Understanding your preferred Learning style and selecting study strategies can improve your learning experience.
• Learning Style Preferences
• Take a Learning Style Assessment:
• http://appl003.lsu.edu/slas/lsoweb.nsf/index
• http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html
• STUDY SKILLS: Don’t forget to check the TUTOR SCHEDULES portion of this web site for tutoring assistance with writing a paper, working through a math problem, or understanding a difficult science concept.
• Time Management Strategies
• How to Write the Perfect Paper
• Memory Tips
• Take Charge of Your Time
• http://howtostudy.org
• TEST TAKING PREPARATION: Most test errors come from being underprepared.
• Strategies for Reducing Test Anxiety
• Performing Well On Tests
• http://www.austincc.edu/amcneely/bigbadwolf1216.swf (this is a great interactive video, but does take about 2 minutes to load)
• How to Get an A in Math
• Test-Taking Strategies for Students DVD series located in the CSI Library LB3060.57.T447 2005 volumes 1 through 7 topics include:
• #1 Answering Test Questions
• #2 Effective Note Taking
• #3 Study Skills
• #4 Taking Essay Tests
• #5 Taking Math Tests
• #6 Taking Reading Comprehension Tests
• #7 Test Anxiety
• FREE WORKSHOPS: Various workshops will be offered throughout the semester in areas such as: How to use a calculator, Preparing for math tests, and Basic Study skills. Call 732-6685 for more information.