Mrs. Kleimola’s Power Point Study Strategy for Exams

Use Power Point as a Tool for Study

Consider using your computer’s presentation program as a tool for study. The slide show design mimics that of flash cards.

Key Terms

Quiz yourself by placing the term on one slide and its definition on the next. For example:

Term

Resistance

Definition

The force provided by weights or other equipment that causes muscles to contract and extend.

Use Color

Using color can be helpful for triggering your memory. Animation can also be a great tool.

Compare & Contrast

Idea 1• The format of Power Point

slides allows you to compare and contrast ideas or concepts that may be confusing.

Idea 2• If you are required to write

an essay exam including multiple ideas, this format can help you to organize your thoughts.

C3H3NImages can be added to Power Point and they are a powerful memory tool.

Ebeneezer ScroogeAdd graphics or photos to help create character sketches for novels you’ve read in English class.

Vladimir PutinThis can be helpful for remembering key characteristics of political figures you’ve studied in history class.

Area of a CircleYou can find images of just about anything online, including those that may help you remember formulas for math class.

CHAPTER 1Outline

Use Section Headers in Your Textbooks

• Record key terms and concepts• Use the bulleted list format to organize

information

Create a Continuous Slide Show

Add to your slide show as the semester progresses, creating a comprehensive review tool for your final exam.

Free Online Presentation Makers

If you do not have Power Point on your home computer, you might try one of these free online resources:

• Prezi• Google Docs

You will have to create an account with each of these websites; this also requires you to have an email address. Gmail is a great option.

Advantages to Reviewing with Power Point

• Save your review documents on your email account. • Access review documents on a smartphone, laptop, iPad, or other

tablet.• Print your review presentation, bring it to class, and use it for note-

taking purposes.• Share your presentation with your classmates and allow classmates

to add ideas. Google docs is a great way to share documents. • Ask your teacher if you can conduct an in-class or after-school

review session using your presentation. Maybe you can receive extra credit, or at the very least brownie points. Teaching information to others is a great way to learn it more deeply yourself.

Good luck with exams!

Visit Mrs. Kleimola in her library office for more testing tips or email her at mkleimola@d131.org