Use them as a guide to help organize your materials.
Often professors provide subtopics on the syllabi. When studying for a test, organize your materials first and then begin your active reviewing by topic (Newport, 2007). Organization and planning will help you to actively study for your courses.
Do you ever feel like your study habits simply aren’t cutting it? Do you wonder what you could be doing to perform better in class and on exams? Many students realize that their high school study habits aren’t very effective in college.