How to Study: Active vs Passive Studying You should preferably test your knowledge in the same fashion as your test. For example, if your exam will be multiple choice after you have written your notes and reviewed them, take some multiple choice questions

Passive vs. Active Approaches to Studying Passive Misses class frequently or is unfocused during lecture. Highlights notes and texts extensively on first reading. Rewrites notes from lecture or text as originally written. Has NO schedule. Uses only one ap

Activities that stimulate passive learning. If your students prefer passive learning, consider incorporating these options into your lessons. Assigned readings. This is a classic example of passive learning. Students read and absorb the material on their