Study Skills for Successful Students Mayfield and Baldwin Intermediate School

Six Parts: Organization Time Management Homework Study Skills Test Taking Skills Stress Management

Organization

Organization at Home Designate Quiet Place to Complete Homework Have all materials need to complete homework Pencils, erasers, pencil sharpener, rulers, dictionary, calculator (for checking work), extra paper, crayons, glue, etc. Extra lighting Flat work space to set books, assignment book, homework folder, and need materials Checklist for packing book bag after completing homework Friend phone list Designate Location for Book Bag & other School Items

Time Management

Manage Time for Homework Plan how much time to spend on each assignment Give more time to the bigger/more important projects Decide in what order you want to complete the work Will you do the important things first? Will you save the easy assignments for last? Take 3 minutes to plan how you will accomplish your homework assignments and you will have lots of extra time for fun.

For the Week Use Assignment book to help plan for the week Test Dates What will you do to help you study in advance? Set aside time each day to study a portion of the material Project Dates Plan what part to complete each day leading up to the due date Add these items to your assignment book and check list

Homework

Tips Have a designated time frame & location each day Location should be free of distractions Have a plan to accomplish the tasks Finish the work without constantly getting up Check each item off as you finish it Read the directions carefully Frustrated? Ask for help! Call a friend in your class Ask parents Parents shouldn’t do the work for them, but explain it & provide encouragement If that doesn’t work- write a note to the teacher

Study Skills

Studying Create a plan to study notes each night or over several nights before a test Parents should help with this plan When studying you should Speak Write Simulate Draw Manipulate Have a study buddy

Test Taking Skills

Before the Test Know when tests are scheduled Think positively Know what the test will be like Time Information to be covered Number of questions Review what you have been studying the night before A good night’s sleep Good breakfast Picture how you will complete the test

Stress Management

Steps to Manage Stress Study in Advance Sleep Breakfast Have a calm morning Be on time for school Think positive thoughts Don’t rush! Keep track of the clock Review answers before turning in the test

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