1. Study Skills for Year 7 by Mrs Deakin and Mrs Purchase Learning mentors

2. Stimulates the right (pictures) and left (words) side of the brain
Makes use
of different
Learning styles
Mirrors how
the brain
works
Saves time - you only record key words
Makes use
of linking
Why use a mind map?
Easy to review, easy to recreate from memory
Can be used to help organise your thoughts in the exam and crossed out later!
Ideas are easy to remember

3. Prepare bag night before
Organisation skills
Timetable
Time to study
Correct equipment
Quiet place to work
Use and check planner!
Prepare bag night before

4. Typical homework Timetable
Day
Subject pm
4.30-5pm
5.30-6pm
6-6.30pm
6.30-7pm
Monday
English
Maths
science
Dance club
Dinner
Science
Tuesday
Art
Geography
Fave t.v
geography
Out with friends
Wednesday
R.E
Netball
maths
Guides
Thursday
Drama
PSHE
ICT
netball
PSHE/ICT
Friday
History
Technology
French
Saturday F A D M I Y L y
Sunday
Take a 5 minute break after each homework subject, drink plenty & if your stuck, ASK FOR HELP!

5. Some practical ways to go about homework
Colours, highlighters
Pens, pencils, rulers
Water
Planner
Paper; plain, lined & graph
Post its
Calculator
Computer access

6. Talk It Through With Someone :
With a parent
With a friend
With a member of staff
Discuss the topic together
Ask the person to explain it while you listen
Explain it to them while they listen

7. Relaxation Techniques
Sit in a comfortable position
Close your eyes
Take 5 deep breaths
Repeat above until you feel more relaxed
Write down the things that are worrying you
Go for a walk
Do some exercise
Do some yoga, meditation or massage
Watch a good film
Be positive & believe in yourself
Tell yourself you can do it!