This squirrel is engaged in eating. He is an active eater.

Studying for finals is more than just reading and re-reading your notes. Try these suggestions to engage with your information and become an active learner.

1. Stop and ask yourself what did I just read?
2. Talk aloud to yourself.
3. Paraphrase the information in your own words.
4. Circle key words.
5. Attach a visual for key concepts. Google images. Connect an image with the words.
6. Re-format your notes. Rewrite your notes using a different format such as charts, diagrams, bullet points, bubbles.
7. Map out ideas on paper to see hierarchy of concepts and see connections.
8. Teach concepts to someone else like your dog or your little brother.