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LWolf

(46,179 posts)
5. The most effective
Wed Dec 5, 2012, 08:57 AM
Dec 2012

method of studying is to study every day. All along. You say that your daughter has done that.

A quick review right before a test can refresh memory and boost confidence. That might make a little difference in the outcome.

Why not use my class time to do so?

1. I am evaluated on what is going on in my class, including student test scores based on what I'm teaching. If a student is in my class studying for the next, I'm not teaching anything.

2. It's part of my job to check understanding and provide extra support. I can't do that if students are not working on what I'm teaching.

3. My room, and my time, are provided for the purposes of teaching the subject I teach. It's not a study hall, and I'm not a monitor.

4. Generally, my class is not structured in such a way that students have time to work on anything but what I've given them.

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I can answer the second one. knitter4democracy May 2012 #1
Thanks for the response exboyfil May 2012 #2
It depends on what gap you're trying to close. FBaggins May 2012 #3
The impact of last second studying on performance GMR Transcription Dec 2012 #4
The most effective LWolf Dec 2012 #5
I hate to admit it, but... savebigbird Dec 2012 #6
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