1. Find Time to Study
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2. Purpose of Workshop
To help students become aware of common obstacles to effective studying and learn how to overcome these obstacles
To help students develop good study skills and better time management

3. As a high school student you have……..
Many people who want your time.
Studying/learning demands.
Many tests to take.
Lots of decisions to make
about the future.

4. Do you….. procrastinate? wish you were more organized?
need help with prioritizing to accomplish important tasks?
need help dealing with interruptions
experience test anxiety?
These are all obstacles that affect your studying ability.

5. Avoidance of doing something
Procrastination
Avoidance of doing something
which needs to be done
Why do students procrastinate?
Poor time management
Difficulty concentrating
Over confident

6. Test Anxiety Test Anxiety can cause:
Worry or fear caused by having to take tests
Test Anxiety can cause:
Mental distraction/blocks
Physical symptoms
Reasons for experiencing test anxiety:
Peer/family pressure
Fear of failure
Lack of preparation
Perfectionism

7. Overcoming the Obstacles
Goal setting
Time management
Relaxation techniques
Utilize SQ3R study method
Create an atmosphere for studying
Use learning aids

8. Goal Setting Identify your strengths and weaknesses
Set priorities for studying
Be realistic when setting goals
Decide on final goal and then break it down into smaller goals
Use goal setting to prepare for tests

9. Time Management
Your ability to effectively use your study time to accomplish the greatest amount of work
Follow a schedule:
Mark deadlines and exam dates on calendar
Schedule several short review sessions
Be realistic about how much information you can cover
in one session
Schedule some free time also
Write on “To Do” lists
Post sticky-notes around home or school materials

10. Relaxation Technique Loosen your clothing and get comfortable
Tighten muscles in your toes and hold for a count of 10. Relax and enjoy release from tension.
Flex the muscles in your feet and hold for a count of 10. Relax.
Move slowly up through body contracting and relaxing muscles as you go.
Breathe deeply and slowly.
Use relaxation techniques:
When you feel yourself becoming anxious
To help you sleep the night before an exam
As a refresher between study sessions

11. SQ3R Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review
S: Get the best overall picture of what you are to study before studying it in detail
Q: Questions should lead to emphasis on the what, why, when, who and where of study content.
R: Read actively.
R: Recite. Think aloud! Just as you did as a child. Utilizes two senses, helping to commit it to memory.
R: Review immediately following session

12. Atmosphere Study where you can concentrate without interruption
Study in the same place each day
Sit at a desk or table with adequate lighting
Don’t study when you are overly tired
Have all supplies and a waste basket handy

13. Learning Aids Based on your learning style and study material
Examples:
Flash cards can be used to learn vocabulary
Charts and time lines can be used for history
Outlines can be used to break information into smaller units that are easy to remember
Use acronyms to learn sequential material
(ex: arrangement of planets)

14. Test taking tips Objective exams Standardized exams Short answer exams
Essay exams

15. Multiple Choice and Matching
Objective Exams
Multiple Choice and Matching
Solve in the order given
Read each choice carefully
Think as you read
Finish the exam

16. Standardized Exams ACT and SAT Get a guide Be realistic
Make an educated guess

17. Short Answer Exams Budget your time Start with the easiest questions
Answer each question
Use the full time allowed

18. Essay Exams Organization and neatness have merit!
Read all questions first
Start with the easiest question
Answer more difficult questions last
Budget your writing time

19. Be Kind to Yourself
Eat right and get a good night’s sleep before the exam
Don’t “cram” or stay up all night by taking caffeine or drugs
Change your stage of mind!

20. Contact Education Services Foundation
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