These Strategy Aids support applied strategies and skills in your courses that will, in turn, promote deep learning and academic success.

Strategies for Better Learning

Check out strategies for your Courses, Planning & Time Management, Study Skills, Note Taking and Revising Notes, Get Started, Memory & Recall, Preparing for Tests and Exams.

Courses

GPA affects on you in your university studies.
You will be able to analyze your current GPA to plan for the future.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Course_GPA_SA.pdf

University Services @ KPU.
You will be able to determine appropriate departments to access supports.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Course_KPU_resources_SA.pdf

Learning Centre supports that you can access.
You will be able to access a variety of supports through The Learning Centres at KPU.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Course_Support_SA.pdf

Course syllabus / course presentation information. 
You will be able to decipher the syllabus / course presentation.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Course_Syllabus_SA.pdf

Course outcome give you the required skills, knowledge, and attitudes for each course.
You will be able to analyze your course outcomes to focus on success.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Study_AnalyzeOutcomes_SA.pdf

Planning & Time Management

Study skills for thinking and learning to succeed at the University challenge.
You will be able to plan studies that will meet the criteria for success in university.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Study_UniversitySuccess_SA.pdf

Schedule time wisely.
You will be able to analyze your available time to set realistic schedules.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Time_Budget_SA.pdf

Semester planning for the big picture.
You will be able to schedule semester due dates and exams in one place.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Time_ScheduleSemester_SA.pdf

Daily list making and prioritizing 
You will be able to create daily prioritized lists.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Time_Schedule2Do_SA.pdf

Goal creations for motivation and action.
You will be able to set personal SMART goals.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Time_SetGoals_SA.pdf

Weekly schedules for efficiency.
You will be able to chunk available time for a whole week.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Time_ScheduleWeek_SA.pdf

Semester & Week schedule template
This template prints to 11 x 17
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Time_Schedule4Semester2Week_SA.pdf

Schedule in your smartphone.
You will be able to use a smartphone for scheduling.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Time_SmartphoneApp_SA.pdf

Reading Study Skills

Textbook organization and features.
You will be able to select learning activities that help you to master the objectives of your Accounting course.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Plan_Study_AccountingText_SA.pdf

Text materials: Get the best information from them.
You will be able to read texts efficiently to identify key concepts.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Read_SQ3R_SA.pdf

Digital textbook features analysis and planning your study strategies.
You will be able to read digital texts effectively to learn your course content successfully
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Read_DigitalTexts_SA.pdf

Read academic articles strategically to extract key ideas.
You will be able to analyze the elements of journal and academic articles.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Read_JournalArticles_SA.pdf

Metacognitive strategies to plan, monitor, and evaluate your study habits.
You will be able to analyze learning objectives to plan, select active learning strategies, and monitor your learning.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Study_4KeyQuestions_SA.pdf

Study smarter and more efficiently.
You will be able to organize and prioritize your study time and techniques.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Study_Smart_SA.pdf

Note Taking and Revising Notes

Notetaking efficiency and utilization.
You will be able to document and use effective notes to increase learning.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Study_NoteTaking_Cornell_SA.pdf

Comprehension and analysis improvement with your notetaking.
You will be able to analyze and synthesize academic notes.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Read_3Column_Notes_SA.pdf

Academic learning skills development focusing on your best processes.
You will be able to create an actionable plan to master relevant learning skills.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Study_SkillsDevPlan_SA.pdf

Get Started

Beat procrastination through Think, Say, and Do strategies.
You will be able to choose strategies to beat your personal procrastination.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Study_Procrastination_SA.pdf

Academic essays and papers first steps.
You will be able to identify types of essays and papers that may be required by university assignments.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Plan_AcademicEssays_SA.pdf

Case Studies planning to analyze like a pro.
You will be able to analyze case studies through your disciplinary lens.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Plan_CaseStudies_SA.pdf

Complex homework questions processes for deciphering.
You will be able to complete homework questions accurately.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Plan_CompleteHomework_SA.pdf

Project Workback schedule method.
Use a professional project scheduling strategy.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Time_Schedule_Workback_SA.pdf

Presentation planning.
You will be able to plan presentations for maximum audience impact.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Plan_Presentation_SA.pdf

Assignment success strategies and steps to complete.
You will be able to analyze assignments to meet Instructor expectations.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Study_AnalyzeAssignment_SA.pdf

Plan big projects to get started and complete. Start Now!
You will be able to apply effective project planning to complete assignments.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Study_GetItDone_SA.pdf

Memory & Recall

Drill your memory to learn new terms, concepts, and language.
You will be able to memorize terms, vocabulary, and concepts effectively.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Memory_FlashCards_SA.pdf

Problem-based learning understanding and retention using interleaving.
You will be able to Implement interleaving in their study plans.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Study_Interleaving_SA.pdf

Smartphone techniques for efficient learning.
You will be able to practise efficient learning techniques using mobile technology.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Memory_Spaced_Repetition_SA.pdf

Preparing for Tests and Exams

Prepare for tests by organizing your studies for efficiency in learning and remembering.
You will be able to identify key concepts and create study questions.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Plan_Study2AnswerQuestions_SA.pdf

Avoid repeating past mistakes by using feedback.
You will be able to record feedback you have received about mistakes and errors to correct them.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Test_UseErrorLogs_SA.pdf

Prepare for exams by organizing your materials and course concepts.
You will be able to integrate information from your course into well-structured answers.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Test_OpenBook_SA.pdf

Be personally prepared before you start your exam.
You will be able to implement a strategy for your exams.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Test_Strategies_SA.pdf

Answer all your exam questions.
You will be able to plan a process to complete exams effectively and efficiently.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Test_CompleteQuestions_SA.pdf

Multiple Choice question tips.
You will be able to analyze multiple choice questions to increase your success.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Test_Multiple_Choice_SA.pdf

Online multiple choice exams preparation.
You will be able to identify ways to answer multiple choice questions for best results online.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Test_Online_MC_SA.pdf

Word Problem analysis for success.
You will be able to analyze word problems and identify key components that need solving.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Test_ProblemAnalysis_SA.pdf