This document discusses different study techniques for tests, including recitation, which involves repeating information out loud or silently. Recitation helps learn a large amount of material quickly and helps organize information mentally. The document recommends converting descriptive textbook titles into questions and answering them aloud without looking at notes to help commit information to long-term memory. It also discusses using note cards as another study technique, with each card containing information on one topic, and sorting cards into piles of known versus unknown information to focus studying.

1. Lesson #14 Reading & Studying for TestsStep 6 (cont.)

2. Differs from “memorization” Tends to be more short term No comprehension Difficult for recall to be useful on tests Repeat information to yourself Silently or out loud to help recall “Reciting”

3. Helps learn quantity material in little time Helps understand what is in recall Summarizes & organizes info into chunks you can take Organizing info mentally for easier recall More Reciting

4. 1. Read descriptive titles in textbook or notes 2. Convert descriptive titles into questions 3. Answer questions aloud to yourself without cheating Recitation Steps

5. 4. Check notes or textbooks to verify answers to questions are correct 5. Repeat this procedure until info has been checked into long-term memory Recitation Steps (continued)

6. Good for vocabulary & definitions, historical dates, Bible verses Advantages Each card can hold info on 1 topic Easy to organize & convenient Easy to add-on more info Easy to sort – remove info card you know Used for self-review or with a partner Recitation from Note Cards

7. Divide cards into “Know” & “Need to Know” piles Review the “Know” pile occasionally too Note Cards Helps