Tips

T RUE OR F ALSE ? 1. It is best to review the material right after class when it is still fresh in your memory. 2. It is best to study on your bed. 3. Organization does not help in completing your homework. 4. It is important to set up a “study zone” and do your homework at the same place, at the same time. 5. Studying while on Facebook will help you complete your homework faster and more carefully.

G OOD S TUDY H ABITS P RODUCE G OOD G RADES !

A GENDA Record homework in your agenda Make sure to bring home ALL THE BOOKS and MATERIALS that you will need to study. Make sure you know the due dates for all homework and projects.

F IND A G OOD P LACE T O S TUDY !

W HAT D OES A “G OOD P LACE ” TO STUDY LOOK LIKE ? S OUND L IKE ?

T HIS M EANS … You should try to study at the same time and same place every day. You should study at a desk or a table. There should be nothing on your desk or table except what you need for the task you’re on Make sure there is proper lighting.

W HAT SHOULD Y OU T RY TO A VOID W HEN D OING Y OUR H OMEWORK ?

T HINGS TO A VOID BEFORE STARTING … Avoid distractions such as television, radio, computer, video games. Avoid going on Facebook, Twitter or other social Networks. Avoid listening to music that will make you want to get up and dance.

T O START HOMEWORK, YOU SHOULD KNOW : When it is due What to do What the expectations are How to prioritize what homework to do first

M AKE SURE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING : Your homework Solid flat surface for writing Good lighting Chair Books Supplies

M AKE SURE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING : Clock to keep track of time Wear your glasses (if you are suppose to) Something to drink like water

“Thumbs Up” if you think you should prepare for a project AHEAD of time. “Thumbs Down” if you should do the project the night before. Thumbs Up or Down…

M ANAGE Y OUR T IME Don’t try to do all your studying the night before your test or project! Do your project in smaller parts. Avoid studying for too long at once because your brain cannot hold all the information at once Take breaks when needed

What is PROCRASTINATION? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Why?

D O NOT PROCRASTINATE ! Find out what you need to get started on your homework and start right away! Do not keep putting it off.

W HAT S HOULD Y OU H AVE R EADY B EFORE E VERY C LASS ?

B EFORE C LASS ! Look at your schedule to see what classes you will have. Put your homework assignment in your knapsack the night before. Have your homework assignment out on your desk – ready to turn in.

D URING CLASS Focus on the subject being taught Take notes on the main points Write down all your homework and due dates in your agenda Pay attention Relate it to what you already know Listen for these essential phrases from the teacher: “This is important…” “You must know this…”

H OW TO L ISTEN B ETTER ! Form a good habit of listening regularly Concentrate on what is going on in class – do not daydream! You cannot listen if you are talking!

H OW C AN Y OU L EARN A BOUT T HE H OMEWORK Y OU M ISSED I F Y OU W ERE A BSENT ?

You Can… Call a friend Call the school your teacher

A FTER C LASS ! 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.

C OMMUNICATE WITH YOUR TEACHER

T O C OMMUNICATE … See your teacher after school or at lunch for extra help Ask questions for clarification during class, after school or during Tutoring Club Know what the expectations for the homework, project or assignment are

O RGANIZATION …

I F I COULD G ET O RGANIZED B Y B AIDURYA M AUKHERJEE There may be nothing wrong with you The way you live, the work you do, But I can surely plainly see Exactly what is wrong with me. With you there may be nothing wrong, But here’s my trouble all along. I do the thing that don’t amount To very much with no account. It isn’t that I’m indolent Or dodging duties quite intent. I work as hard as anyone And yet I get so little done. I nibble this, I nibble that But never finish what I’m at.

The morning goes, the noon is near Before I know the night is near. And all around me, I regret The things I haven’t finished yet! If I could just get organized I oftentimes may realize Not all that matters is the man. The man must also have a plan! It really seems important though I let a lot of matters go And all around me I neglect The things I haven’t finished yet! I work as hard as anyone And yet I get so little done. I’d do so much you’d be surprised If I could just get organized.

O RGANIZATION ? H OW D OES I T H ELP W ITH HOMEWORK ?

O RGANIZATION … Helps you easily locate your homework Gets rid of your frustration Helps you save time and effort

C LASS N OTES AND O RGANIZATION Write down the proper date and title Copy class notes in appropriate notebook to help with organization and to decrease frustration Have a binder for each subject and put all necessary work and handouts in there. Use dividers Have a notebook for each class

O RGANIZE WITH COLOUR Use a colour code system Colour coding is helpful for organizing class subjects and for studying for a test Ways to colour code include: Highlighters Sticky notes Pens Folders

T AKE C ARE OF Y OURSELF Eat healthy Exercise daily Stretch frequently Sleep at least hours a day

C ASE S TUDY #1 Sarah is 10 years old. She tries to do her homework in front of the T.V., or while chatting with her friends on Facebook. Sarah eventually becomes very frustrated with her home and gives up. What advice can we give Sarah to help her with her homework?

C ASE S TUDY #2 Freddy tries to get his homework done, but sometimes he forgets what the homework is. When he does do his homework, he sometimes forgets it at home. He tells his teacher that he completed it, but his teacher tells him that she needs to see it in order for it to be marked correctly. What can we suggest to Freddy to help him out with his homework problems?

C ASE S TUDY #3 Melisa’s desk is a mess. Her knapsack is a mess. She has papers flying everywhere. She struggles with completing her homework because she can never find the assignments. What can we suggest Melisa does to be more prepared for completing her homework?

G ET R EADY Night before the test… Go to bed on time Put pencils and erasers in your backpack Forget your problems at the door The morning of… Eat a good breakfast Think positively

T IME TO W RITE THE T EST Look over the test Highlight, underline, or circle the details in the questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking

M ORE T IPS … READ the directions! Make sure you understand what the question is asking Plan how you will answer Answer using specific details Check off each part as you do it Don’t leave any questions unanswered Don’t guess blindly, but if you don’t have the time, then GUESS!

R EVIEW O VER Y OUR T EST Look over your test. Sometimes the answers are in the test itself! Keep an eye on the clock to know how much time you have left.

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