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Lanark Grammar S4 Exams2014/15
What is studying?
Study verb
the act of texting, eating and watching TV with an open textbook nearby.
What we will cover
Setting the scene – where you revise
How do I study?
Who can help?
Last minute preparation
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
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?
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.
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
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!
Excuses, excuses, excuses
Who can help?
Teachers
Parents / Guardians
Friends
Relations
Library / Internet
Brothers and Sisters