GOOD STUDY SKILLS

BY CHELSEA

Work Space

Having a quiet work space makes it so much easier to concentrate on study or homework. Sometimes it can be hard to find a quiet place around the house so you could try...

- Turning of music or TV- Asking family members for a bit of

quiet time- Putting a “Do Not Disturb” sign on

your door

Work Space

Even having your own allocated room, such as a study room or a quiet area with a lot of space for homework and assignments.

Organisation

With assignments comes due dates. Teachers aren’t going to give into the usual excuses like...

- “ my computer/printer wouldn’t work

- “I forgot it” - “My mum didn’t bring it in” Or “My dog ate it”

Organisation

So to stop this from happening try you should try these things...

- have a calendar with all your due dates on it. Preferably somewhere near your workspace.

-Have Binder or plastic sleeve folders near your work space with drafts, copies, important handouts etc.

-Have a student diary that has all reminders and due dates. (TIP: in every week write a note that reminds you that you have an assignment to do if you don’t or have finished

Organisation

-Have a student diary that has all reminders and due dates. (TIP: in every week slot, write a note that reminds you that you have an assignment to do so that you don’t leave it to the last minute.)

- DON’T LEAVE IT TO THE LAST MINUTE! Assignments need more than a days work. So plan out your time when you can work on an assignment. Maybe set up a table like this...

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

Friday Saturday Sunday

4:30Arrive home- get started on maths homework

4:30Arrive home-Commerce booklet

4:30Arrive home- get ready for soccer practice

4:30Arrive home- Science homework

4:30Arrive home- Maths Homework

Soccer at Home ground 8:30

Beach run then surf 7:00

5:00Science assignment

5:00Maths homework

5:00Soccer Practice

5:00English Report

5:00English Report

English Report

Science assignment

5:30Study for Commerce test tomorrow

5:30Science assignment

5:30Science assignment

5:30Maths Homework

5:30History Study

History Study

English report (Finish due tomorrow)

6:00Start English Report: Due Monday wk 6

6:00English Report

6:00History Study

6:00Commerce worksheet

6:00Geography Sheets

Movies with friends 4:30

History Study Half Yearly exam tomorrow

6:30Dinner

6:30Dinner

6:30Dinner

6:30Dinner

6:30Dinner

Dinner at Tavern with Grandparents

Read

7:00Read

7:00Read

7:00Read

7:00Read

7:00Read

10:30 Bed

8:30Bed

Organisation

Something as simple as that can help you manage time and take a lot of pressure off your shoulders and help you stay calm with assignments, homework and study.

Note Taking

Taking notes in class during a class discussion can be very helpful. Although teachers tell you, you don’t have to take notes, it is a good skill to have for later years in High School and University. Note taking can also be easier for you to understand because it is you who is writing the notes down and can write it in your own language or how you understand it.

Take a Break

Don’t Stress. You do not have to be studying all the time. Relax and Breath. Take some time off to do things you love to do. Like weekend sports, hanging out with friends or family or walking the dog. etc. You don’t have to stop doing these things because you have to study. You could organise a time to take a break and get out for a bit.

Overall

Study, homework and assignments aren’t all that scary or stressful when you have the right skills to handle them. Remember the key points...

- Have a quiet and clear workspace -organise time, schoolwork and daily

activities -Stay calm, relax and breath.

Whatever the problem is you can fix it.