1. Study Habits That Work for You Lesson 3, Chapter 3 SAI

2. Study Skills Studying includes homework assignments along with papers, researching, and being organized to prepare for presentations. Mostly it is being organized. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. Other Study Skills Studying starts with taking good notes and time management. ____________________what you read Thinking ___________and objectively Identifying __________ Using _____________ materials ____________ resources Using ________wisely _____________ strategies

4. Developing an Effective Study Strategy - A Plan of Action Location, location, and location Develop a battle rhythm Avoid noise and distractions Ask friends and family to support you. Just say No Sleep, eat, and exercise Schedule 50 blocks of study Study in the daylight as much as possible Clear mind of distractions/all thoughts when trying to remember something Give yourself a break

5. Study Skills A Reading/Study System Reading text books is different than reading novels. Try these steps. 1.________ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. Review

6. Study Skills – Time Management There are not enough hours in the day! ___________________________ –Monitor your time –Reflect on how you spend your time –Be aware of when you are wasting time –Use dead time wisely –Identify your most productive time ____________________________ –Write down task that you have to do –Decide on priorities –Check off items –Reward self ____________________________ –Plan ahead –Enter important dates (quizzes, exams, deadlines, appointments) –Check it and review at end of day

7. Study Skills – Summary There are not enough hours in a day! Develop a plan of action The best preparation for taking test is to keep up with the assignments! Reading text books is different than reading novels Studying includes homework assignments along with handouts/papers, researching, and being organized to prepare for presentations. Mostly it is being organized Review class notes each day