1. Study Skills

2. What is the best way to prepare for class?
Be on time.
Be prepared-take your textbook & binder w/class notes to every class.
Complete the assigned reading prior to class; this will help you understand the notes.

3. Tips for Note Taking Use Cornell Notes
Listen for clues (teachers often repeat important points or say important points slowly)
Summarize each section
Highlight/underline key words/phrases
Use abbreviations/numbers when possible
Rewrite in your own words

4. What should I be looking for when I read assignments?

5. Answer the six basic questions
Who?
What?
When?
Why?
Where?
How?

6. How do I know what information is important?
Read the questions at the end of the chapter FIRST
Pay attention to BOLD WORDS
Summarize the material in your own words

7. Reviewing for a test Have a review session with a friend
Ask your parent to quiz you over key points
Condense information - get the essential information on to 1 sheet of paper or note card

8. Create a Study Zone at Home
How should it look?
Comfortable
No Distractions
Well lit
Organized
Necessary supplies
Personalize it
Students remember more if they do their homework in the same place and same time each night!
Comfortable (not to comfy)
What does your child’s current work area look like?

9. Study hints to try… Work 15-20 minutes; then take a 5 minute break
Work 3-4 math problems; then take a 5 minute break
Study 3-5 spelling/vocabulary words; then take a 5 min. break
Have a “study buddy”

10. Remember…. Take a few minutes everyday to organize your binder
Read through your class notes
Use your agenda spiral to double-check for homework

11. Now you’re on your way to becoming a…..
Stellar Student