HELPING STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL By Tabitha Gaudet

WHAT IS ONE REASON STUDENTS ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL? Lack of study strategies

WHAT ARE STUDY STRATEGIES? “Activities that an individual uses to facilitate learning” These activities include...

Study Strategies Memorization Techniques Test-taking Skills Stress Management Time Management Organization Skills Note-taking and Outlining

HOW CAN SCHOOLS HELP STUDENTS BE SUCCESSFUL? A study strategies program should be implemented in schools to approach student’s lack of study skills.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL STUDY STRATEGIES PROGRAM? Workshops on teaching study skills Study skills books to be used as guides School-wide support of program Incorporation of study skills into lesson plans Student interest in learning skills

WHAT ARE THE DRAWBACKS TO IMPLEMENTING A STUDY STRATEGIES PROGRAM? Money $$ Time Teacher pessimism Student lack of interest Assessment

WHAT WILL BE THE OUTCOME OF A SUCCESSFUL STUDY STRATEGIES PROGRAM? Educating students on what, when, where, why, and most importantly how to study will instill confidence to achieve success in school.

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