Study Skills Goal Setting Planning Organization Test taking tips Classroom performance Reading Note taking Time management

Study Skills… Keep locker, notebook neat Use a planner –Keep track of assignments, projects, and papers Organization

Study Skills... Set up a study area Be comfortable Keep distractions away –Clear off study area –Don’t take phone calls during study time –Turn off the radio/T.V. Keep supplies close at hand Environment

Study Skills… Do the worst first Break up tasks –Separate reading and math assignments for variety Break big projects into smaller parts Memorization? –Study early and test yourself later –Use a tape recorder for lists Take breaks and reward yourself Homework tips

Classroom Success... Keep alert and active during lectures –What is being said, what is important? –What is the major theme of the discussion? –Ask questions –Pay attention to peers questions and comments Answer the following questions –Who? What ? When? Where? Why ? How? If its written on the board its important –Write it down Active Listening

Classroom Success … Attendance –Be in school everyday If not a vicious cycle begins –You miss important information –Homework is missed –Grades drop –Have to work harder to catch up –Multiple absences sends a message to your teachers 4 A’s

Classroom Success … First impressions Treat others’ with respect Verbal and nonverbal language Attitude 4 A’s

Classroom Success … Take notes, ask questions Get involved in class discussions Recognize important information Listen to others’ opinions NEVER SLEEP IN CLASS Attention 4 A’s

Classroom Success … Complete homework to the best of your ability –Talk to teacher before class if you had problems Do homework on time –Keep a second copy for your records Prepare for class –Read the assigned material –Review homework Assignments 4 A’s

If you miss school…. If you know you are going to be out –Let your teachers know ahead of time –Pick up your assignments If you miss school because of illness –Make sure you let your teachers know you were sick –Get homework assignments you missed Official Attendance Policies –3 day rule –10 day rule –Fines for unexcused absences

Study Skills… Short term and long term goals What grades do you want to earn in your classes? What do you need to do to accomplish those goals? Setting Goals

Study Skills... Before you start plan ahead –Use lists….keep track of what you need to accomplish –Develop a plan and follow through! –Determine what you will need before starting Prioritize you work –What needs to be done first? –What will take the most time? –What’s it worth? Planning

Study Skills… Skim the chapter before reading –Read words in bold –Read vocabulary –Read headings of paragraphs –Read questions at the end of the chapter Reading Effectively

Study Skills… Use class time and flex effectively Set up consistent study time every day –Get into a routine –Make a chart to emphasize point Time Management

October 11,2001 Study Skills Lesson Falling asleep in class is not a good way to show you are Interested. HW assignment pgs Attendance in school is a good idea 2. Studying for tests will probably increase my grades 3. If I fall asleep in class, someone may draw on me (page 52) What my counselor told me Highlight anything that is important Review notes before each class Date your notes everyday to help you know what happened each day in class Place a headline or topic at the top of the page for clarity. Use charts and graphs to help illustrate points in class Use abbreviations to save time Number or bullet lists to keep important points together Review your notes and highlight important material

Test Taking Tips Tips for True/False questions –Look for key words: always, never, every, all, and non are usually false... –Statements with often, sometimes, most, many...are usually true. Come prepared, books pencils, pens,calculator, etc… Read all the directions…Read all the questions and possible answers before marking answer

Test Taking Tips Multiple choice….eliminate options to increase your odds Double check all answers Mark questions that you want to return to