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The ASPIRE method provides a structured approach to organizing your studies with a positive attitude. It involves six key steps: Approach, Select, Put aside, Inspect, Reconsider, and Evaluate. Start by arranging your study schedule to minimize distractions, and select manageable chunks of material. Investigate resources and seek assistance from professionals when needed. Reflect on your understanding and how to convey it to peers. Finally, evaluate your performance to identify improvement areas. Embrace this method to transform your study habits and enhance your learning outcomes!
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A.S.P.I.R.E ASPIRE to Organizing your studies
A: Approach/attitude/arrange • S: Select/survey/study! • P: Put aside/piece together • I: Inspect/Investigate/inquire • R: Reconsider/reflect/relay • E: Evaluate/examine/explore: ASPIRE
Approach your studies with a positive attitude • Arrange your schedule to eliminate distractions A Approach/attitude/arrange
Select a reasonable chunk of material to study • Survey the headings, graphics, pre- and post questions to get an overview • Study marking any information you don’t understand S Select/survey/study!
Put aside your books and notes • Piece together what you've studied, either alone, with a study pal or group, and summarize what you understand. P Put aside/piece together:
Inspect what you did not understand. • Investigate alternative sources of information you can refer to:other text books, websites, experts, tutors, etc. • Inquire from support professionals (academic support, librarians, tutors, teachers, experts,) for assistance I Inspect/Investigate/inquire
Reconsider the content:If I could speak to the author, what questions would I ask or what criticism would I offer? • Reflect on the material:How can I apply this material to what I am interested in? • Relay understanding:How would I make this information interesting and understandable to other students? R Reconsider/reflect/relay
Evaluate your grades on tests and taskslook for a pattern • Examine your processtoward improving it • Explore optionswith a teacher, support professional, tutor, etc E Evaluate/examine/explore
Study is nothing elsebut a possession of the mindThomas Hobbes • I will study and get ready,and perhaps my chancewill come.Abraham Lincoln • It always seems impossible until its done. Nelson Mandela Words of Wisdom about studying