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Auggie Success

A collection of guides to help Auggies navigate academic success

CORE Learning System

The components of CORE. C is for collecting, O is for organizing, R is for rehearsing, and E is for evaluate.

Click through the tabs in the box below to learn about each step and actions you can take.

1Downing, S. (2013). On course. Cengage Learning. 25-26.

On the left is clipart of three people holding puzzle pieces. Text on the right reads: Collect. Start by collecting the information needed for the test.

Take action:

  • Attend all classes and labs.
  • Read your textbooks and other assigned readings.
    • Make sure you know how to find readings, lessons, or other information in your class Moodle!

On the left is clipart of three people putting puzzle pieces together. Text on the right reads: Organize. Organize the information. There is no "perfect" system! Find what works best for you.

Take action:

  • Check out note-taking tips from the 'Take Better Notes' tutorial.
  • The daily practice plan also has good ideas for organizing course material.
  • Find or create flashcards, practice tests, and other review methods.
  • Identify which topics are the most likely to be on the exam and prioritize studying them. 

Take action:

  • Develop deep understanding by connecting new knowledge to something you already know or to something in your life.
  • Develop recall by using repetition or rote rehearsal.
  • If you're comfortable with it, try teaching a friend or a roommate about the exam topics.

Take action:

  • Anticipate what might be on the test and ask yourself critical questions.
  • Ask a friend or classmate to quiz you. Many textbooks have end-of-chapter quizzes that you can use.
  • Complete practice exams.
  • Find out if your professor has provided information about the format of the exam. Will it be multiple choice? Short answer or essay? A mix? 

Next, we will break down some ways that you can prepare in the months, weeks, and days leading up to your test.