Read the case study below and choose the best possible answer to the following questions.

Chethen is required to take chemistry for his major in food science. In high school, Chethen excelled in his science classes and did not expect to be struggling in his college-level chemistry course. On his first exam, however, Chethen received a 47. Even with the curve, he did not crack a D. Chethen finds himself becoming paralyzed by each subsequent quiz and exam, and his grades do not improve. He needs to earn at least a C in this course to fulfill the requirement for his major. His midterm is approaching quickly, and Chethen is afraid he will fail not only the test but also the course.

Which method will NOT help Chethen prepare for the upcoming midterm?

Reduce stressors in his life.
Avoid collaborating with others, so as not to be distracted.
“Overlearn” the material.
Look for connections between his life and what’s going on in his chemistry course.
2. What is one step Chethen could take to improve his grade?

Have his high school chemistry teacher contact his college chemistry instructor to tell him what a good student he is.
Drop the class.
Find a tutor.
Ask someone who took the class in a prior term to show him their old tests so he can predict what will be on the midterm.
3. What is one way Chethen can reduce his anxiety when it comes to his chemistry quizzes and exams?

Stay up all night studying the night before a quiz or exam so he can cram the most amount of material in.
Work on memorizing terms and formulas rather than trying to understand the broader, more complicated topics.
Make studying a part of his daily routine.
Nothing. Test anxiety is normal and will push him to do better.
4. Which is NOT an effective strategy Chethen could use to help him remember information?

Review his notes every day for at least 20 minutes.
Record and listen to lectures to match his aural learning preference.
Use mnemonics, such as acronyms, acrostics, rhymes, songs, or visualizations, to help organize the material in his memory.
Turn on a television show while he is studying to help him manage his anxiety about getting a good grade.