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Course Title:	How to Study and Pass Tests
Instructor:	Sarah J. Salas
Curriculum:	6 units
Time Required:	3-4 weeks
Prerequisites:	None. All students may enroll in this course.
Textbooks:	No textbook required.
CEU Eligibility:	Students who pass the final exam will earn 2 CEUs
Enrollment Fee:	$12.00
Start Date:	No waiting...Enroll now and start learning today!

Have you ever read an assignment over and over only to get a C or D on an exam? Do you sometimes find test questions confusing or know the answer to a question but miss it on the test? In this short course, you will learn simple, time-tested secrets of how to study. Discover how to fine-tune your brain so you can absorb information more efficiently, and how to reduce study time while increasing learning and recall. The course will explore traditional and non-traditional learning techniques, with a focus on keeping the course simple and easy to follow. Helpful techniques for taking and passing tests will also be covered.

Upon successful completion of the course, you should be able to:

Learn how to reduce study time while improving your grades

Identify and correct bad study habits

Learn and apply new techniques to increase your reading speed and comprehension

Discover techniques for more effective study

Develop smart strategies for listening and taking notes

Replace the habit of "cramming" for tests with efficient study habits

Learn how to reduce stress while taking exams

Organize your study space for optimum learning

Discover tips on how to improve concentration

Know how to use study time more efficiently

Set goals you can accomplish and stay motivated

Know how to reflect upon and review information

Discover the secrets of how to vastly improve your memory

Know how to keep information in long-term memory

Understand why we forget important things

Be able to use mnemonics to improve memory

Fine-tune your powers of memorization

Sara Salas is a freelance writer, licensed insurance agent, and she operates a traditional business and several home-based businesses. Her writing appears on numerous web sites, and she is the Hispanic culture guide for Bellaonline.com, a popular Web community.

After receiving a BS in Community Studies from the University of Massachusetts Boston, Sarah held administrative positions in a variety of fields. Currently, she is working on a Masters in global History with a concentration in Latin American Studies.

"I enjoy reading, traveling, and dancing — I love to Merengue!" Sarah says. "One of my favorite things to do is learn about new things – I am a total geek! I love the History Channel and I'm totally into theology."

Sarah lives in Ohio with her husband and her "favorite person in the world," her five-year-old son Robert.

Intro:   Getting Started: Course Syllabus

Unit 1:   Professional Students

Unit 2:   Preparing to Learn

Unit 3:   Reading and Comprehension

Unit 4:   Pulling It All Together

Unit 5:   Memorization

Unit 6:   How to Be "Testwise"

Exam: Final Exam

Enroll and start learning today! All course materials will be available when you start the class, so you don't have to wait for weekly lessons and you can truly learn at your own pace. You don't have to be online at any set time; study at your leisure from the comfort or your home or office.

The course curriculum will include tutorial lessons, suggested readings, and optional homework activities. If you are taking the class for enjoyment or self-enrichment, homework is optional but participation is encouraged. Students who approach online learning as an adventure and actively participate will derive the most benefit and enjoyment from online learning. Homework projects, if completed satisfactorily, will earn Extra Credit points which will be added to your Final Exam score and may increase the overall grade you earn in the course.

The Student Handbook provides useful information on how to make the most of your online learning experience at KSURF's Virtual University. Refer to this guide for helpful tips on how to access classrooms, post homework, and answers to most frequently asked questions.