Ace That Test: A Student’s Guide to Learning Better

by Megan Sumeracki, Cynthia Nebel, Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel

We know students have more to learn than ever before and there is a lot of pressure to perform well on tests, demonstrating superior learning. However, common study strategies such as cramming, highlighting text, and repeated reading have little impact in the longer-term. This exciting new book reveals the effective study strategies that will help you to use your time more efficiently, ace your tests, and retain information over time.

In full color and accompanied by beautifully illustrated graphics, Ace That Test offers evidence-based learning strategies that students can use during their study sessions, including dual coding and the power of retrieving what they know. Including concrete examples of the ways students can use each strategy, illustrations to leverage dual coding principles of learning, and questions and activities for retrieval practice, the book

• How to prepare your mind for learning

• Making better decisions about what you study

• Planning study sessions

• Use visuals and words to aid understanding

• Understanding concepts

• Improving learning in the long run

• Reading and note-taking strategies

With QR codes linking to answers to embedded questions and supplemental material, this is essential reading for college, university, and school students as well as educators teaching study skills or learning to learn courses.

Genres: Nonfiction, Education

145 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 19, 2023

Reviews

[juls:) · Rating 4 out of 5]

got this z myślą żeby sie gaslightować że będę miec z wszystkiego najlepsze oceny a zostałam miło zaskoczona TAKA ILOSCIA badan psychologicznych że wsm jeszcze bardziej mi sie przyda. loved this

[Dave Ghidiu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read for students - especially in an FYE/FYS course

This is an approachable, fun book for students who want to improve their efficacy in learning. Chapters are short and overflowing with proven strategies for learning. First year students are bound to take away a lot of practical tips.

Each chapter has scenarios at the end to help readers engage with the content. And there are sample answers to these questions at the end of the book!

This book would be great for students BEFORE they arrive at college. I think educators (K-12 and higher ed) would benefit from this book as well.

[Frank · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s a concise, 120-page guide to studying-what marvelous insights are you going to get?

- Sleep well
- Eat well
- Take breaks when studying-avoid cramming. Short bursts of study (and lots of them) are better than long slogs.
- Make good notes
- Don’t have distractions like your mobile around-focus
- Practice memory retrieval
- Get support from your network
- Be confident, or at least fake confidence

Is any of this radical? Not to me.
It’s a good, concise guide, with scientific references taking up a quarter of the book to drive the points home. Yes.

What did I get out of this book? Confirmation that I’m on the right path. Not just a bias towards common sense, but scientifically proven confirmation! So, peace of mind in the end?

[Szugar7 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dobra książka, fajnie pokazuje najlepsze metody nauki na podstawie badań naukowych, ale co najważniejsze każdy rozdział jest krótki i na temat, nie traci się czasu na pierdoły a w dodatku można sobie skakać po rozdziałach do woli, chociaż ja akurat przeczytałem wszystko według standardowej kolejności.
Na pewno będę do treści co jakiś czas wracał i sobie przypominał różne techniki, bo są naprawdę dobrze i klarownie rozpisane, z niektórych z nich korzystałem już w przeszłości, więc raczej mam pewność, że mogę zaufać autorkom co do reszty.
Jedyne co mnie jakoś odrzuciło to starania autorek, aby książka była dla każdego. Nie sądzę, że to coś złego, jednak czasami po prostu próbowały za bardzo i brzmiało to jak przekaz dla przedszkolaków... no ale przynajmniej każdy zrozumie ;P

[Nigel Thornton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good summary of effective learning techniques.

[Shrayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of the best book I ever read.

[Holly Benson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a great book for students to read. Learning how to learn empowers students to achieve their best, and approach their studies with greater confidence.

This book aids that SO well.