Study Skills
Personal Study Skills Survey
Try and Take Notes
Before Class
Before Class Think about what the class is going to be about What were the main points covered in the last class Review what your assignment was for the class Have your Homework Assignment out on your desk – ready to turn in. Prepare for every subject in this manner. Before Class
Get Organized Organize Your Work Space and Maintain It Everyday! Designate places to keep textbooks, folders and notebooks. Obtain materials and supplies for class and store them in easy to access areas. Set Up a System for Keeping School Work Organized and Stick to It! Use a color-code system with a different folder for each subject. Use your favorite color for your least favorite subject. Use a planner or monthly calendar to log all of your long term deadlines. Use an assignment book to record assignments. Take 5 to 10 minutes each day to maintain these systems. Get Organized
During Class
Does your general knowledge provide any information about the subject being taught? What comes to mind during the instruction that may be helpful? Concentrate on the subject being taught Take notes on the main points During Class
Learning to Listen Good listening means you are paying attention. Try to hear what is said, not what you want to hear. Think “around” the topic and “between the lines”. Relate it to what you already know. What is the main point? Learning to Listen
Taking Notes In Class Be prepared to take notes when class begins. Write notes in a concise, organized manner. Avoid any distracting conduct. Participate constructively in class discussions. Ask questions! Taking Notes In Class
How do you take notes?
Summary
Outline
Concept Maps
Cornell Note-Taking
After Class
Review your notes and think about what was covered in class. Some people like to rewrite their notes as they study. Some people like to underline and highlight important ideas and vocabulary. Eliminate all distractions. After Class
Setting Priorities We need to evaluate our priorities. Where do yours fall? What needs to change? Setting Priorities
Forgetting Curve
Find A Good Place To Study! This means a desk with nothing on it except what you need for the task you’re on: STUDYING! Have a regular time and place for studying. Find A Good Place To Study!
Make sure you have the following: Your assignment notebook or calendar Solid flat surface for writing Good lighting Chair Books Supplies Clock Computer (optional) Wear your glasses (if you are suppose to) Good health Make sure you have the following:
What are those things that get in the way of us being successful? External: Those things which are outside of our control. Internal: Those things that we are able to control (because it is inside us). Obstacles
In a Nutshell Set Up a Schedule Start Studying for 10 – 15 Minutes at a Time and Then Build Up to Longer Periods Take Breaks Reward Yourself Find a Good Location Use the Same Place for Studying In a Nutshell
Stay Motivated Think Positively! Accept responsibility for motivating yourself! Accept the fact that success results from effort! Reward yourself after completing a goal, task, etc. Stay Motivated
Learning Styles http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles.shtml
Learning Styles http://images.pcmac.org/SiSFiles/Schools/AL/LeeCountySchools/BeulahHigh/Uploads/Forms/Study%20Skills%20with%20Learning%20Styles%20UPDATED.pdf