A&P Help

Kyla.ann · Dec 30, 2009

Things that helped me were flashcards (mostly for all the stuff that was pure memorization - bones, nerves, muscles) I found my study group to be invaluable. Like a previous poster said, we were able to come up with some interesting ways to remember the tricky stuff. What one person was having a hard time with, another was able to clarify and make it easier to remember. It also helped to walk through everything again after our lecture with other people. Plus it forces you to actually study when you have a scheduled study group to go to.

I also found the online supplimental resources that my textbook offered to be incredibly helpful. They had quizes and they had stuff I could download to my iPod that went over the tough topics of each chapter. They had matching exercises, practice tests, and even a virtual lab. I was on that website constantly.

The most important thing in my opinion, is to make sure you STAY AHEAD in class. The minute you slip and fall behind it will be so hard for you to catch up. Expecially with the bones and muscles. It may seem like a long class, but it goes by so fast! There is so much to learn!!

capella44 · Dec 31, 2009

Hi!

I am also starting A&P 1 in January, but a little later than you (Jan 23). I followed the advice on these boards and picked up some flash cards. I also got a medical terminology dictionary and have made flashcards out of the terms I was unfamiliar with. A lot of anatomy uses the same prefixes/suffixes, and learning the terms has helped me in remembering the names of bones etc.. ITunes is another great resource...some schools will put their A&P lectures on there for free download.

I think you need to figure out how you learn best and go with it. For me, I learn best with flash cards and repetition each day. And study groups can be good too...I am hoping to form one when my class starts, but am looking for people to study with online too. :nuke:

TXcatcher · Dec 31, 2009

A&P really depends on your professor and whether you're in A&P I or II. When people say they're different, they mean it.

I had a wonderful, but difficult prof for A&P I, and he gave us TONS of extra practice online. I did almost every single extra practice assignment, and often stayed late in lab to study models with my lab partner. My prof also had a way of teaching that just made you learn, and his lab assistants were very knowledgeable and helpful. I easily made an A.

For A&P II, I was unable to take my previous prof, and had a teacher who provided no extra practice. She also skipped around her PPT slides, or would stick to one slide for the entire lecture...which caused a bit of confusion because she was talking about something completely different most of the time. I slept through her class every day for the most part, and never stayed late. We had an SI leader, but she was rude and no help at all. All I did was read my book the weekend before the test and take the quizzes in the chapter and online. I got an easy, breezy A. The tests were straight from the book.

For both classes, whenever we looked at slides, we were able to bring in a digital camera and take pictures of the slides through the microscope. It's not an easy task, but it was a big help for learning tissues in A&P I.

In the end, it will depend on your prof and your study/learning style. I bought the flashcards and coloring book, but never used them.

Restoration · Dec 31, 2009

Ive been told to:

Ask the Professor if you can record the lectors, then listen to them while driving, cooking etc.

Also, flash cards and mnuemonics(sp) since its tons of memorization.

Attend open labs as much as you can and try taking pics of the actual models and blow them up since that is what you will be tested on and it will help.

Study, study, study.

Good luck!

lhayee · Dec 31, 2009

flashcards are good... i took them every where with me. (i reviewed them waiting in line, any spare minute)

coloring book was helpful too.

open labs are great for studying bones and muscles

in my a&p book on the very front page was an access code for http://www.aw-bc.com/myaandp : this was the most helpful for me... it's free if no one else has used the code in your book. i used this site alot. it has labeling, quizzes, practice tests (with explainations if you get an answer wrong along with the page #'s) and tutorials that u can download onto ur MP3.

good luck!!

Mr I Care · Dec 31, 2009

I used a digital recorder and read each chapter to fill in the blanks. This earned me an "A" in A&P 1 & 2 lab & lecture.

Rags2Riches RN · Dec 31, 2009

Here's what worked for me:

1. For the lab portion take pictures - it doesn't have to be a fancy camera. I used my iPhone to take pictures of the bones and it proved helpful went reviewing for the lab test.

2. If possible record the lecture.

3. Make sure to get the contact information of a least 1 (but I would say at least 2) other people in the class. That way if you miss a lecture or have questions about material you can discuss it with them.

4. Try to find out what your professor's exam style. I love my A & P I professor because he told you what exam material would be on the test. There were no surprises or information that was not covered in class.

5. Makeup your own test and use that as your study guide.

beach_bride514 · Dec 31, 2009

hey, i'm from bama too :)

uhh, all these tips are pretty helpful. i just usually ALWAYS rewrote my notes, that seemed to help me. and remember to ask if you don't understand something!

good luck & best wishes,

laura