Take every opportunity to have one-on-one, face-to-face conversations and build personal relationships with faculty members. Here’s why and how. Learn more. Speaking with faculty can give you a chance to clarify and deepen your understanding of class concepts. If you’re struggling in class, a conversation with a faculty member might help you find additional…
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Conducting Study Group Meetings
To run an effective study group you should establish the logistics of your meetings and practical strategies for learning the material as a group. For Specific Peer Group Study Techniques, Consult These Resources: Peer-led Team Learning at City College of New York Collaborative Learning Structures
GPA Calculator
GPA Calculator Instructions for using this spreadsheet to calculate your GPA: Make sure you’re logged into your UMICH account first. We have provided a view-only version of the document. This means that in order to use it, you need to make a copy of the document (don’t request permission to edit this one). Move that copy of…
How to Learn A Foreign Language
General remarks 1. Repetition. Although repetition in learning a foreign language can be boring, it is key to your success. Many studies on language acquisition show that very high numbers of repetition are necessary for a word to become truly owned and in your long term memory. This is why so many language classrooms require choral…
How to Succeed in BIO 171
First, read the suggestions in the syllabus. Then, check out these tips. Knowledge and Comprehension Assume you need to learn everything on the lecture slides (unless told otherwise). In science, the wording is important. Until you comprehend the intricacies of scientific language, assume that the terms really are important – the lecturer probably picked his/her words…
How to Succeed in ECON 101 and 102
Econ 101 Study Tips from Paula Malone and Jan Gerson Read the text before lecture. Copy the online lecture slides into your coursepack before lecture. Attend lecture. Listen attentively, respond to prof’s questions, and ask questions When confused in lecture. Take notes in lecture as if there were no PowerPoint. Rewrite these notes and redraw…
How to Succeed in MATH 105, 115 and 116
THE most important thing to consider when signing up for any of these courses is your math placement score. If you feel you have placed into the wrong course, please ask your orientation advisor to send you to the Math Placement Advisor.
Understand Your Grades
If you are looking at your transcript and wondering what certain notations mean, here is a good place to start. If you’re interested in figuring out a projected Grade Point Average (GPA), you’ll need to know what Michigan Honor Points are and how they are used to calculate your GPA. Very briefly, you arrive at your term…
Guidelines for Running a Study Group
You must establish ground rules that create an environment of trust and respect so that all members feel their contributions are valued. When such an environment exists, members are more willing to take risks, to think more creatively, and be more open, which leads to a deeper, richer discussion. Expect members to be prepared. All…
How Do I Start a Study Group?
Choose the participants wisely. Look for students who do well in the course or show an interest in learning; students who ask questions and respond to the instructor’s questions; students who take notes in class; and students who attend the course regularly. Be careful about studying with friends with whom you mostly socialize and who…