Best Practices in Student Onboarding and using Pocket Prep
Best Practices in Student Onboarding
To determine whether it is beneficial to require students to use Pocket Prep in your program, the first step is to evaluate its suitability. Initially, we recommend mandating its usage to help your students quickly familiarize themselves with Pocket Prep as a study tool. This is crucial for two main reasons:
- It aids in the development of strong study habits among your students.
- Scientific research has shown that studying in a quiz format enhances long-term memory retention. Our study prep is built on learning science principles and specifically designed for short study sessions throughout the day, which promotes a deeper understanding of complex concepts and improves overall recall ability.
For instance, a practical example would be to encourage students to participate in the Question of the Day (QotD) every weekday, from Monday to Friday, and complete 5 Build Your Own quizzes each week. In these personalized quizzes, students should choose the subject areas that align with the curriculum they are studying.
Maximizing the Use of Pocket Prep
To maximize the effectiveness of Pocket Prep, and ensure your students are fully prepared for their exam, we recommend completing all questions with a score of 80% or higher. Encouraging your students to strive for this benchmark will significantly enhance their mastery of the exam material.
- Set Clear Study Goals: Work with your students to establish specific study goals, such as completing a certain number of practice questions or covering a particular topic each week. Breaking down the preparation process into manageable chunks can keep them motivated and focused.
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Reinforce the Importance of Regular Practice: Encourage students to make Pocket Prep a part of their daily study routine. Remind them that consistent practice builds confidence and boosts their chances of success. Encourage them to complete a Quick 10 or Build Your Own Quiz to get them engaged and using right away. We see the best long term success when people jump in and start using early on.
- Align Pocket Prep to Course Curriculum - Have students complete Build Your Own, Level Up, or Quick 10 quizzes that align to the subject you are teaching on a week to week basis. Once they complete a quiz you can view their Study Activity to see how they did.
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Get it Wrong: Let your students know that getting answers wrong is part of the learning process. This helps us recognize where we have more to learn and so we can focus on understanding the explanations. At the end of week, once they have completed a series of quizzes, they can review their progress on their Stats tab and do Weakest Subject or Missed Question quizzes to go back over content they missed originally.
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Foster Peer Support: Encourage your students to form study groups or engage in discussions where they can share insights and help each other. Collaboration and peer support can enhance their learning experience.
5. Implementation Ideas - This article provides suggestions on how to integrate Pocket Prep in your program.
6. Test Taking Strategies - This article provides test taking strategy advice for students as they are preparing to take their exam.