Success in Biology, Chemistry, and other Dartmouth courses requires more than just acquaintance with the material.
Rather, you need to demonstrate an ability to recall concepts, recognize patterns, and problem-solve through application. Therefore, simply reading, highlighting/underlining, and making flashcards is insufficient to develop a solid understanding. Effective and long-term learning requires effort beyond repetition alone and should be challenging. TSFs Keli, Meggie, and Ian have compiled the following study strategies document based on educational research and personal experiences:
Here are some study resources from Dartmouth’s Academic Skills Center:
https://students.dartmouth.edu/academic-skills/learning-resources/studying-tips
Want more information on Academic and Intellectual Wellness? Check us out on this website:
https://mentalhealth.dartmouth.edu/health-wellness-resources/academic-intellectual-wellness
If you’re looking to learn more about how people learn, here are some of the books that the Teaching Science Fellows read over the summer (and which they used to develop the document above):
Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown
If you are wondering whether you might have a disability and want to learn about resources, strategies or screening to assist your learning, check out the Student Accessibility Service’s ‘Where to Start’ site and their FAQ page.