"First I plan at least 2 hours, uninterrupted without distraction (no phone, t.v., people, etc) to work through the chapter, videos, and quiz in one sitting. I do forums and assignments after the quiz or at a later time. People tend to remember more if they take the quiz right after going through the chapter with no breaks. I also print the chapter, highlight and take notes on the text and on the videos. I hope this helps."

"First off, I go through the chapter assigned and take notes as early in the week as I am able to. I like to sort my notes by starting with that particular section so I know where I am within the chapter. Then I take notes on everything that is bolded and I jot down any other important ideas or concepts I got out of that particular section or paragraph. Second, I've learned the hard way that I can't be doing anything else while I play the videos except have my notes ready. If I start searching the internet or working on other things, I always have to go through the video again. I don't have time to do that so it's best to get the most out of it the first time! If it is a chapter that I understood with relative ease, I will spend the middle of the week reviewing notes and memorizing the concepts and then take the chapter quiz immediately following. If it is more difficult for me or I find myself not into the material as much that week, I will review the notes 3-4 times and then take the quiz.Example of my week:

(easier chapter)
Mon/Tues: take notes
Tues/Wed: review notes
Wed/Thurs: take quiz

(harder chapter)
Mon/Tues: take notes
Wed/Thurs/Fri: review notes
Sat: review notes and take quiz

"The difference between an A on a quiz and a C on a quiz is all in the details. Make sure to find a time where you can get cozy and actually read the entire chapter thoroughly, don't skim. Also, at least for me, there are always questions that you could only possibly know the answer to if you watched the videos embedded in the chapter, so you'd do well to watch those too. Finally, I've learned over the years that there's a big difference between reading to get it over with, and reading to learn. If you don't have the right mindset, then you won't retain any information. Bonne chance! (Good luck) :]"

"I usually devote one large section of time per week to reading the chapter in detail. I'd rather spend more time reading the chapter all at once than a little bit at the time, because the information stays fresh in my mind and I do not forget the details. As I read, I take notes on the points that I find important (information from the text AND from the video clips). By the time I have completed the chapter reading, I usually have three to four pages of notes per chapter. Before I take the quiz, I review my notes several times. After these steps, I usually feel pretty comfortable when the time comes to take the quiz. Also, I always make sure that I have all of this done before Friday at the latest, that way I do not rush any of the steps."

"The reasons for my success on the chapter quizzes are very simple. I read every word of the chapters, watch every second of every video and do not wait until the last minute to do so. This means I have time to re-read/re-watch anything I may have forgotten or had trouble understanding. I usually take less than 10 minutes to finish the quizzes because I am comfortable and feel well prepared. Also, there is no 'trickery' on the quizzes. The questions are very straightforward as long as you take the time to grasp the material."

"I have two tips:

1. I like to take notes while reading through the chapters. Especially if I do individual research on the internet.

2. After taking the first quiz I realize how much I rushed, although confident I missed two questions. Sometimes I'll ask my best friend (a psyc major that has no relations to geography) to sit with me on the quiz so I can explain my reasoning behind each answer. This forces me to completely read the question (I do get ahead of myself sometimes) and then I explain why I chose a certain answer. So I guess overall it is really important to just take your time."

"I normally takes notes on the material as I'm reading and watching the videos you upload. I also outline the sections within each chapter which helps me learn the material more quickly. I would say those are my biggest tips to doing well on the quizzes."