HOW TO PASS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
You've probably heard from your friends that Anatomy and Physiology is a tough subject. Unfortunately, it's true in just about every college or university. Fact is, any subject is hard not only Anatomy and Physiology.
A lot of students do fail this subject. But you don't have to be included in the list of students who fail. If you do things right the first time, you don't have to repeat the subject.
Remember! you paid for this subject. Use your time wisely in this subject. Consider all the suggestions that I will be giving you and I assure you that you will SUCCEED!
1. Be on time for class.
Your instructor might give a surprise quiz. If your late, your already behind. You'll even get the better seats if you are on time. If the instructor is not yet in, read your notes on previous topics. Don't waste your time chatting with your classmates.
2. Don't sit on the last row of seats.
Most of my students who fail the subject are seated on the last row of seats. For some reason, these students seldom pass the subject.
Try to sit as close to the front of the classroom as you can. This way, you can hear the lectures better, see what's written on the board or flashed on the screen if your instructor is using a projector, and you will be more likely to be attentive to what is being discussed.
3. Do not miss any lectures or laboratory.
No matter why you might not want to attend class, or for whatever reason, do not cut class. You'll need to find out what you missed during the class and worst you might miss on a surprise quiz.
4. Take down notes.
Make your own notes. Do not depend on photocopying your classmate's notes. It's his or her notes, and he or she is the only one who can understand the notes.
You don't have to take down everything your instructor says. Just write down important key words.
Outline lecture notes as information is given.
Make your own method of abbreviating notes and avoid taking notes word for word.
You might also want to have two notebooks: one for your notes during the class and the other for cleaning up the lecture notes.
5. Record the lecture.
Ask the instructor if you can record his or her lecture. Nowadays, many students have cell phones which can act as sound or video recorders. Rather than recording your favorite music, it's better to record the lecture. If you can, put the recorder on the front desk so that there's no static. You can use the recorded material later to clear up notes that may have been confusing. And you can even listen to it while your traveling home.
6. Ask questions.
Don't be afraid to ask questions during the lecture or laboratory. You are there to learn, so if you can't understand the topic, ask the instructor to clarify things or to give more examples. For some reason though, some students are afraid to ask the instructor. If you are one of them, try to ask the student next to you to do it for you.
7. Participate in class discussions.
If your instructor routinely ask questions on particular students, do your best to break the ice and answer the question if you can. Don't let the same students do the talking, it should be you.
8. Be serious in class.
You paid for the subject, so don't waste your time and money by just talking with your classmates about stuff that is totally irrelevant to waht's going on in the classroom.
9. Clean up lecture notes soon after class or during your spare time.
10. Form a study group.
It is good if you meet with your group to discuss about the topics in Anatomy and Physiology.
11. Attend your instructor's other classes.
You will have a better retention of memory regarding the topics if you do this.
12. Study by yourself if you have spare time. Don't let anybody interrupt you when you're studying.
These are just a few of the important things that you can consider. Were going to add more tips in the future. If you have any tips or tricks in studying Anatomy and Physiology that you want to share please put it in
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