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Resources for Berkeley undergrads handling huge lectures, scarce GSI hours, discussion sections, and a competitive curve.

Optimized for UC Berkeley · Large-lecture undergrads managing multiple STEM requirements.

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Skeleton note template for big lectures

beginner

A layout that captures lecture structure and worked examples instead of trying to transcribe everything.

Lecture recoveryFreeTemplate10 min to set up

Same-day lecture reconstruction routine

beginner

A method for expanding skeleton notes into full explanations and flagging gaps for section.

Lecture recoveryFreeRoutine45 min per lecture

Discussion section question sheet

beginner

A worksheet for arriving with three precise GSI questions so the section hour adds real depth.

Section and GSIFreeWorksheet20 min weekly

Office-hours timing strategy

beginner

A short guide to reaching scarce GSI hours early in the week with a written attempt in hand.

Section and GSIFreeGuide15 min

Department past-exam drilling

advanced

A plan for working through officially released prior exams, the closest preview of curve-setting questions.

Beating the curveFreePractice protocol60 min per exam

Khan Academy for prerequisite gaps

beginner

Quick refreshers on calculus and statistics foundations when a fast lecture assumes you remember them.

Beating the curveFreeVideo lessons30 min
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Section-based study group charter

beginner

Ground rules for a standing group drawn from your discussion section to share coverage and accountability.

Study groupsFreeGroup session90 min weekly

Sunday self-quiz system

intermediate

A weekly closed-notes quiz built from your own reconstructed lecture questions to surface gaps early.

Study groupsFreeQuiz routine45 min weekly

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