Lanark Grammar S4 Exams 2014/15. What is studying? Study verb the act of texting, eating and...

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Lanark Grammar S4 Exams 2014/15

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Lanark Grammar S4 Exams2014/15

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What is studying?

Study verb

the act of texting, eating and watching TV with an open textbook nearby.

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What we will cover

Setting the scene – where you revise

How do I study?

Who can help?

Last minute preparation

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Study, what’s the point?

Better grades and perhaps more qualifications.

College, university or a training place.

Access to an apprenticeship which requires specific grades or qualifications.

Wider job opportunities and career or further education options with good prospects

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Where to Revise?

Have a think about each of the three questions below?

1. Where do you study at the moment?

2. What are the good points about this place?

3. What are the bad points about this place?

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Where to Revise

A room where you can be on your own.

Somewhere with a desk or table and chair.

A fixed place

Somewhere with space for you to store your folders/textbooks and for notes to be spread out.

Make sure you have enough paper, pens, pencils, ruler, etc. before you start.

Water to drink and fruit to eat.

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Getting started

30 – 50 minute periods with 10-15 minute breaks Study when you are at your best Focus on every class not just what you enjoy and

can do Be flexible

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Studying

Get into a routine, getting started is the hardest part.

Be active

It sounds obvious but make sure you have all the notes

Distractions!

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Excuses, excuses, excuses

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Who can help?

Teachers

Parents / Guardians

Friends

Relations

Library / Internet

Brothers and Sisters