1. Study Skills Tips for Students
Rosemarie Sexton
Guidance Counsellor

2. Key Aspects to Consider
Creating the best study environment
Setting Goals make a plan
Motivation for productive study
Maximising classroom learning, work hard by day less to do at night
Study, revision and exam techniques
Managing myself (E…motion) CBT

3. Goals Chart – REACH++ Useful exercise to start each year
Set your targets for the end of the year
Then work backwards and set what you need to be achieving during the year
When school reports arrive fill out your chart and check your success

7. Where? Choosing a suitable location What to consider
Home, library, or supervised study
What to consider
Furniture
Equipment
Distractions???
Good lighting
Good Ventilation
Appropriate heating

9. Getting organised Study includes homework and study
Identify distractions
To do list – great for planning!
The importance of the school Journal
Homework policy
Organisation tool
Record of homework
School/study timetable
Communication

10. NOW ! Recommended guidelines Just do 5 mins
Organise a weekly timetable
Routine, be flexible, be realistic,
Do short work sessions – mins + short break
do weaker subjects early on, end on best subject…

12. Homework Technique Purpose of homework Record homework clearly
Do homework on same night
Advised Techniques: SQ3R or …
Survey (Scan) ~3 minutes
Question (Exam/ch) ~2 minutes
Read (note take!) ~10 to 25 minutes
Recall (make notes) ~5 minutes
Review (1day/1week/1mth)~3 minutes
Written homework after material is learnt!

14. Study Tools Reward system, time off, fitness.. Exam papers % pre June
Revision books, Revision to do list
Repetition
Effective note taking – Mindmaps, flash cards, large folders, dividers….
Other creative tools – Mnemonics, Rhymes, use your environment, the journey method

16. Notetaking NOTE-TAKING Lots of space Regular Review & self testing
Keep clear, neat and use colour
Number your points
Wide margin
Draw Diagrams from memory

17. Exam Technique Can you follow instructions! Knowing exam papers
Marks : Time ratio
Practising exam questions
Choose questions carefully
Start with strongest question
Plan answer
Do not dissect exam afterwards for too long!…

18. Managing Stress …..Take 5 Physical & Mental health is NB!! Time out
Exercise
Eating well
Supplements if needed
8 Hours sleep advised
Look for support when needed!

19. Action plan for success
Minimise clutter and distractions
Write down your goals
Draw up a realistic study plan
Review and adjust plan if needed
Consistency is important
Be honest, if having trouble seek help
Do your best you can’t do any more!
Be organised.

20. Resources School Journal
‘Maximum Points Minimum Panic’ by Kevin Flanagan
Websites
Careers Websites

21. Summary What can you do to ensure you achieve your best in 5th year?
“Your success depends solely on your attitude!”