RBT Exam Study Tip that NO ONE told you about. How to PASS your RBT EXAM!
Most Helpful Studying Tip to help you pass the RBT Exam: Study Smarter, Not Harder
For all of my future RBTs currently studying to pass the RBT exam.
I need you to drop the highlighters right now!! lol
I'm going to share with you the BEST STUDY TIP no one told me while studying for the RBT exam.
I am a now BCBA, who was once in you shoes!
I studied for my RBT exam, AND passed my first attempt..
Then LATER..
I went from studying 6 months in failing my exam first attempt by nearly 30 points
To only study for 10 days and passing my BCBA exam the second attempt.
By using the scientific evidence-based tips from a book called Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel.
This influential book examines the science of learning and memory techniques for the RBT exam, highlighting effective study techniques for RBT like active learning, retrieval practice, and spaced repetition.
By incorporating these strategies into your study routine, you can enhance retention and mastery of the material, setting yourself up for success on the RBT exam.
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Make It Stick learning strategies for Studying for the RBT exam
Today I am going to share with you the MOST HELPFUL tip I used to pass my BCBA exam!
And WILL HELP you pass your RBT exam First Attempt!!
ACTIVE RECALL!
(I will post more on other effective study techinque I used to study, doing them all in one blog would be TOO MUCH to cover)
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Active Recall: The Power of Testing Yourself
I'm pretty sure most of us are studying for this exam the best way we know how!
Which is by re-reading your study material over and over and over again. lol
And the more we read it… The more we understand. It kind of builds our confidence with a sense of knowing and understanding the material..
Then you take your first mock exam and score so badly, leaving you feeling like you have learned ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
Well that was ME at least when I was studying for the BCBA exam!
I studied for MONTHS ! !
Going over the material making sure I knew everything. Trying my best to memorize every single fact concept / principal there was to know.
The problem was when it was time to use that information without having the study material in my face.
I could NOT gather the information from my brains filing cabinets.
Y’all remember that SpongeBob episode LOL .
Anyways, my memory filing cabinet could not recover any of the concepts I studied and/or thought learned.
Which is when I realized I had to switch up my studying routine.
After FAILING my first BCBA exam after taking countless BCBA Mock Exams scoring anywhere between a 68 to a 78%. AND studying for Months.
I knew studying for my second attempt of this exam had to be different.
Which is when I research and learned about ACTIVE RECALL!
What is Active Recall?
Active recall is a powerful learning strategy that involves actively retrieving information from memory rather than passively reviewing it.
According to Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning, this retrieval practice is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your memory.
When you test yourself on what you've learned, you reinforce those neural connections, making it easier to recall the information when you need it.
How I tested myself when I was studying for the BCBA exam; I would write out questions to myself, BUT I would not WRITE the answer.
I would just actively recall it, as my review. Pulling the information from my brain in a sense.
Questions like:
What is a Continuous Measurement?
Name the types?
When would I using each one?
How does it work?
What the difference between Inter Response Time (IRT) and Latency?
How are the similar?
Writing down questions like about concepts WITHOUT writing the answer does two things.
First, making you go look up the information if you don't know it lol
Secondly, you'll have to work your brain to remeber the information next time you review that concept.
Make it a habit to regularly test yourself on essential concepts such as positive reinforcement, punishment, and the different schedules of reinforcement—even if you don’t feel fully prepared.
I know it sucks!
Especially during the beginning stages, where you don't fully understand most of the concepts. AND your still struggling to even understand your new role.
However, just keep going!
This proactive approach not only helps you identify areas where you need more practice but also boosts your confidence as you see your understanding improve.
Active Recall Hack/Tips for the RBT exam:
To make your active recall sessions even more effective, mix up the types of questions you use.
Incorporate multiple-choice, short-answer, and even scenario-based questions to mimic the variability of the RBT exam.
By challenging yourself in different ways, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of the material.
Remember, don’t just rely on recognition; strive to recall the information from memory, which will help solidify your knowledge and prepare you for exam day.
So Future RBTs
Happy Studying !!
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