biol+3+study+tips

It is important that you have at your disposal different ways of coping with the large amount of terminology and diverse concepts. Please share any strategies you have tried that you feel have worked or maybe haven't worked.

Stick post it notes all over the place (fridge door, bedroom walls and cupboards) that contain relevant terminology or examples. Having them in your face as much as possible will help you become familiar with them.

Concentrate on the basics first. Be clear with this and then work on broadening your understanding through the use of examples and linking with other concepts.

Read, read and then read some more about biology. The course notes, the text book and summary sections in the student work book are a must. Make sure you have pen and paper nearby to jot down any questions or uncertainties you have after reading.

Draw clear diagrams or flow charts to summarise concepts. It is more effective to develop a visual memory of a concept/process or structure. If you do these on a large piece of paper and stick them up, they will be able to continually reinforce your memory of terminology as well.