Study Skills: Putting you above the fold. Ms. Martinez, 6 th Grade Counselor Ms. H, SDSU Counseling Trainee Ms. Rios, SDSU Counseling Trainee
Presentation Goals How to properly use your agenda How to stay on onTRAC How to best accomplish homework or other major assignments
Group Norms & Expectations
Supply Scavenger Hunt
Organization: What’s that about?
Group Discussion
Classroom Roles Recorder Time Keeper Reporter Captain
Think and Talk about... What did you learn in elementary school about organization? What have you learned from home about organization?
Organization Tips Use your agenda Making to do lists Using binder/notebook with dividers Having friends help you plan Staying onTRAC
Use your agenda
Making to-do lists
Using binder/notebook with dividers Before
Using binder/notebook with dividers AFTER!
Having friends help you plan
Staying onTRAC
Think! What’s important right now? What are my goals? Write it down give your brain a break. Goals, Projects, Ideas
Record! Write down your ideas, thoughts, and plans. Write down what you need to do and when. Record assignments, tests, projects, & to-do’s.
Act! Schedule your time in and out of school & plan your priorities Daily homework time Practices Meetings Hanging out with friends
Check! Review what you have done. Did I finish this week’s goals? Transfer unfinished goals to the next week.
Group Discussion
Remember Your Group Roles! Recorder Time Keeper Reporter Captain
Think and Talk about... Talk about a recent homework assignment and how you completed it. When and where do you feel most comfortable studying/doing homework?
Know how you do homework best! Time, location, snack Group vs. individual work Ask an adult for help Taking short breaks Get it done early! Don’t Procrastinate!
Time, Location, Snack
Group vs. Individual Work
Ask an adult for help!
Taking short breaks
Get it done early! Don’t Procrastinate!
Are there any questions?
Where is the Counseling Center? The Counseling Center is located in Room 252