The Mr. Men Study Guide PREPARE TO SUCCEED

THE RIGHT APPROACH Don’t be like Mr. Wrong or Little Miss Naughty. If you want to get ahead be like Mr. Happy.

THE KEY TO SUCCESS Think Positively! Accept responsibility for motivating yourself! Accept the fact that success comes from effort! Reward yourself after completing a goal or task. No one can be like Mr. Impossible but Everyone can do well like Little Miss Brainy.

LEARNING IS DOING – Just like Mr. Busy and Little Miss Busy Research shows that as learners we take in: 10% of what we read 20 % of what we hear 30 % of what we see 50 % of what we see and hear 70 % of what we ourselves say 90 % of what we ourselves do

ORGANISE YOUR TIME – To avoid being Mr ORGANISE YOUR TIME – To avoid being Mr. Muddle or Little Miss Scatterbrain ALLOW ENOUGH TIME TO COMPLETE HOMEWORK STUDY AT THE SAME TIME AND PLACE DAILY REVIEW AND REVISE ON A REGULAR BASIS (NOT JUST BEFORE TESTS AND EXAMS) ALLOT A PERIOD OF TIME FOR ASSESSMENT TASKS RATHER THAN TRYING TO DO IT ALL AT ONCE ALLOCATE TIME FOR NON-ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

YOUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT STUDY IN A QUIET PLACE MINIMISE DISTRACTIONS Ensure your study area is: available when you need it free from distractions and interruptions contains all your study materials contains a large enough work space has a comfortable chair has enough light has a comfortable temperature Avoid Mr. Noisy!

LEARNING TYPES KNOW WHAT TYPE OF LEARNER YOU ARE. We all have a preferred way of learning but we may not be aware of it. Get to know your learning style and study in the way you learn best. Auditory learners learn by listening. If you’re an auditory learner you could try reading your notes aloud and discussing them with other people. You might like to record key points and play them back. Visual learners learn by seeing. If you’re a visual learner you could use colours in your notes and draw diagrams to help represent key points. You could try to remember some ideas as images. Tactile/kinesthetic learners learn by doing. If you’re a tactile/kinesthetic learner you could use methods like role- playing or building models to revise key points.

YOUR STUDY BEHAVIOUR SET CLEAR GOALS ASK FOR HELP WHEN NEEDED TAKE RISKS REWARD YOURSELF DIVIDE AND CONQUER DON’T PROCRASTINATE! FOLLOW THESE POINTS TO BE LIKE MR. COOL

REASONS FOR PROCRASTINATION 1. “I don’t understand it.” 2. “It’s boring.” 3. “I don’t feel like doing it.” 4. “What if I do badly.” 5. “I can’t do this as well as others.” 6. “You can’t make me do it.” Don’t be like Mr. Lazy or you will fall behind!

LEARN TO LISTEN – Avoid Mr. Rude and Little Miss Chatterbox Give your full attention on the person who is speaking. Finish listening before you begin to speak! You can't really listen if you are busy thinking about what you want say next. Listen for the main ideas. Pay special attention to statements that begin with phrases such as "My point is..." or “The major idea is…” Ask questions. If you are not sure you understand what the speaker has said, ask. Thoughts move about four times as fast as speech. With practice, while you are listening you will also be able to think about what you are hearing, really understand it, and give feedback to the speaker. Show interest. Ignore the Speaker’s Faults in Delivery: The message is what matters. Be patient if you want to Challenge something. Listen to the entire idea and get all the facts straight. Focus on the Main ideas: Relate small facts to the central themes and principles. Take Brief Notes: Don’t try andwrite down everything the speaker says. Avoid Distractions: Ignore distractions caused by classmates.

IMPROVE YOUR NOTETAKING RECORD REDUCE RECITE REFLECT REVIEW –always revise like Little Miss Wise! Create a glossary of key terms Record: During the lesson, record the important facts and ideas. Reduce: As soon after as possible, summarize the facts and ideas. Summarizing clarifies meanings and relationships, reinforces continuity, and strengthens memory. Recite: Cover your notes. Go over the facts and ideas of the lesson as fully as you can. Then, verify what you have said by looking at your notes. Reflect: Draw out opinions from your notes and use them as a starting point for your own reflections. Reflection will help prevent ideas from being forgotten. Review: Spend a few minutes every week reviewing your notes, and you will retain most of what you have learned.

READING SKILLS – Be like Little Miss Curious! Read critically – ask questions like: What position is the writer presenting? What evidence is the writer giving to support his/her view? Is the evidence accurate? Has the evidence been collected using appropriate methods? Do I agree or disagree with the writer’s point of view? Take notes when reading – underline, annotate, summarise: Survey Question Read Recite Review TEST Survey: The material to get an idea of what parts you will need to study in detail. Question: Yourself as to the purpose of your study. Read: The material from beginning to end. Recall/Recite: What you have read, if necessary make brief notes of main ideas and important details. Review: What you have read and test the accuracy of your memory. Test: After few days, test yourself on what you had read.

GOOD CONCENTRATION SKILLS – Don’t be like Mr. Forgetful! Keep paper handy to jot down thoughts that cross your mind while studying. Set study goals before you begin each period of study Break up the content of study by mixing up subjects and building in some variety. Make the most of break periods - do something very different. Don't try to mix work and play. You will be able to concentrate best if you: Study during the day and early evening. Study when there are few competing activities. Take short breaks and STOP studying when fatigue sets in.

COMPLETING ASSESSMENT TASKS Research, reference, bibliography Avoid plagiarism: What is plagiarism? Plagiarism is when you copy someone else’s work without referencing or recognising that the work is not yours. When should you reference? Any time you use the work of someone else from a book, internet site, journal etc. or any time you use someone else’s ideas in your work. Plagiarism is a kind of stealing! Do a little at a time to avoid Mr. Rush and Little Miss Late!

TESTS AND EXAMS Don’t be Mr. Worry! Before the Exam Get plenty of sleep the night before. Give yourself enough time in the morning for your regular routine. Eat a good, nutritious breakfast. Give yourself positive, reassuring statements throughout the day (such as "you can do it" or "you know the material, so relax"). Quit studying at least half-an-hour before the exam and do something relaxing. Avoid getting to class too early. (The time right before the exam is usually spent worrying about the test.) During the Exam Avoid students who'll ask you questions before the exam. (This will only increase your anxiety.) If possible, sit in the seat you normally occupy in class. Be sure to read all instructionss. Look over the test and spend more time on questions worth more marks. Don't change your answers. (Unless you’re sure you were wrong the first time.) Read each question twice, slowly. Skip questions you can't answer and go back to them later.

TOP TIPS to be like Mr Clever Establish a routine Create a study environment Set a timetable Reward yourself for studying Have variety in your study program Avoid interrupting your concentration Test yourself on what you have studied Don't panic at exam time Ten Tips - Studying Make studying a part of your everyday school routine and don't be limited to 'cramming' for exams and tests. Establish a routine
Set aside a particular time each day for study and revision and stick to it. Create a study environment
This should be away from interruptions and household noise, such as the television. Ensure there is adequate lighting and ventilation, a comfortable chair and appropriate desk. Set a timetable
With a timetable you can plan to cover all your subjects in an organised way, allotting the appropriate time for each without becoming overwhelmed. Look after yourself
Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, and eat healthy foods. Keep sugary foods to a minimum. Make sure you get enough sleep each night. Regular physical exercise makes you feel great, boosts your energy and helps you relax. So try to keep up regular sporting activities or at least fit in some regular exercise as often as you can. Reward yourself for studying
Watch your favourite television program, spend time with your friends, walk to the park and play sport throughout the week. Have variety in your study program
Study different subjects each day and do different types of work and revision in each study session. Avoid interrupting your concentration
Have all the appropriate materials with you before you start a session of study to minimise distractions. Test yourself on what you have studied 
Ask your parents or family members to quiz you on what you have learnt, use draft questions from books, past assessments or major exam papers. Don't panic at exam time
If you have followed a study routine and have been revising your class work, there should be no need to worry. Try to keep yourself calm, positive and confident. Ask your teachers for guidance
Especially if you're having trouble - whether it's grasping a new concept or understanding something you learnt earlier in the year. They will be happy to help.

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