1. POSITIVE LEARNING HABITS Pep Talk

2. . Learning Habits/Skills
Listening strategies.
Concentration strategies.
Memory strategies.
Note-taking strategies.
Reading comprehension strategies.
Writing strategies.

3. Listening Strategies
Stop talking.
Practice active listening.Example
Focus on teacher.
Repeat messages back to the teacher to determine understanding.

4. Concentration Strategies
Avoid distraction/keep a single focus.
Concentrate on the present task.
Study in a quiet relaxing environment.
Take breaks as needed/avoid over-studying.

5. Memory strategies Employ listening and concentration skills.
Repeat verbally or in writing.
Associate material something familiar (analogies).
Employ mnemonic devices.
Use the first letters of the material/list to make a silly sentence/story. Example
Create an acronym.

6. Note-taking strategies
Listen carefully.
Write well.
Follow the leader.
Copy from the board.
Record repeated phrases.
Record topics of emphasis (teacher’s voice tone, repeating of ideas/phrases, pace).
Organize your notes.
Outline
Diagrams
Use “Cornell Notes” form
Compare notes.
Review notes within 48 hours.

7. Reading Comprehension Strategies
Scan the chapter.
Use the TEACH format.
Think: What will this chapter be about? What do I need to learn from this chapter?
Explain: Decide what you already know about the chapter.
Ask: Who?, What?, Where?, When?, Why?
Clues: Title, Key words, Headings, Illustrations
Handwrite chapter highlights: Definitions, Formulas, and Main Concepts.
More.... Write the 6 strategies from the video.

8. Writing Strategies 1). Write legibly.
2).Remember the 3 C’s: Clear, Concise, and
Convincing.
3). Write simply in an understandable format.
4). Proofread your work.
5) Proof-Speak.

9. 2. Test Taking Strategies
General test preparation strategies.
Test taking strategies.

10. General Test Preparation Strategies
1.) Stay healthy and well-rested.
2) Avoid over-studying.
3). Develop a plan of action.
Test Taking Tips Vid. Write out all 9 tips for submitting to teacher...

11. Test Taking Strategies
1.) Relax during test administration.
2.) Glance over the test; number of questions,
format, points per question/section, etc.
3.) Read instructions completely, then:
a.) Answer the easiest questions first.
b.) Eliminate answers.
c.) Go with your first guess.
d.) Check answers before turning the test in.

12. . Study Skills/Habits

13. Effective habits 1.) Keep a course notebook.
2.) Clearly understand the assignment and follow
instructions.
3.) Keep assignments up to date.
4.) Schedule a time and place to study.
5.) Don’t procrastinate.
6.) Study in short segments instead of “cramming”.
7.) Complete hard assignments first.
8.) Participate in class activities/discussions.
As you watch the first video write down all 7 tips and take notes on them. CAUTION: This guy speaks REALLY fast……..
 Study Habits Vid
More Tips

14. Poor Study Habits 1.) Completing easiest assignments first
2.) Studying around loud noise/distraction
3.) Studying in a cluttered environment
4.) Letting your thoughts wander
5.) Studying when tired or hungry
6.) Failing to reflect on the meaning of the assignment
7). Staying up late to study
8.) Cramming
 Poor vs Good Study Habits