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dents general communication skills. Students dont realize that all their texting and Facebooking has the potential to rewire some critical interpersonal communication abilities that are still quite necessary in daily life and also for marketability in jobs, she said. Some dont say that phrases in Bremens book include: Whyd you give me that grade? But I worked so hard! I really need to get an A in this class! during the final weeks. Other questions that instructors are not fond of hearing: Did I miss anything important today? or Will this be on the test? If students are bored or not grasping the lesson, Bremen suggests they talk to the teacher. She said students can suggest ideas that might allow them to learn in an entertaining fashion. Many students feel that professors dont get them and vice versa, Bremen
said. Im not saying that either party is right or wrong. Just like in a relationship, it is how each party sometimes perceives each other. Scientists have also turned their attention to study habits. University of California at Los Angeles researchers recently conducted tests to see if its a good idea to cram the night before a big project or test. Jane and Terry Semel from UCLAs Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior received assistance from three Los Angeles high schools. Their conclusion? When students sacrifice sleep to study, they comprehend less of the material and are unable to perform as well on tests. Dorathy believes the success of latenight cramming depends on how familiar students are with the material. People have so many different study habits and some may learn better that way, he said.