Study Skills

Why are we learning how to study?

Why are study skill strategies important?

Study skills help you to stay organized and to know what to do first

Good studying takes planning and timeCramming for tests is not a good ideaGood study skills give you better gradesStudy skills are important all through

school and into college and sometimes even in your career

What you will be able to do after this lesson:

Describe ways to organize a study area at home

Demonstrate good note taking skills

Develop a personal schedule using time management skills

Describe ways to study for different types of tests

The study environment at home should be:

QuietSoft music is okayResearch recommends no more that 60 beats

per minute Free of Distractions (little brothers and sisters!)

ComfortableWell lit and fresh airStop studying if you get too tired or

frustrated and make a note to talk to you teacher about it the next day

How do YOU study at home?

On a piece of paper, list the different strategies you use at home to help you study.

Share your strategies with your group.

Note Taking Skills

Keep notes in order You need to be able to

read your notes Use a 3 Ring Binder

Use one notebook for all subjects.

Use dividers to separate subjects.

Easier to keep track of one notebook

Highlight, don’t underline Research says your

eyes read highlighting easier

• Take notes in class and study old tests

Scheduling and Time Management

Careful planning is important

Organize early and make changes when needed

Plan activities for every day

Don’t forget meals and leisure activities

Set deadlines

Create a personalized schedule to fit YOUR needs

Carry your schedule with you to update as needed

Use the following table as a guideline

Scheduling and Time Management

DAY 2:30-3:30

3:30-4:30

4:30-5:30

5:30-6:30

6:30-7:30

7:30-8:30

Mon.

Tues.

Wed.

Thur.

Fri.

Apply what you have learned

1) Create a personal schedule

2) Include time for after school activities

3) Keep your chart somewhere safe

4) Review your chart daily and make changes when needed

What are the different types of tests?

T rue False

Essay

M atching

S hort A nswer

Fill in the Blank

M ult iple Choice

T ypes of T ests

For practice tests of all types, press this button:

Tips for Test Taking Come prepared Stay relaxed and

confident (Breathe deeply and slowly)

Be comfortable but alert Look over the test before

you begin Use the RUNNERS

strategy on reading tests On a multiple choice test,

know when to guess Look over your test

before you turn it in

Summary Slide

Why are study skill strategies important?

Note Taking SkillsScheduling and Time ManagementWhat are the different types of

tests?Tips for Test TakingReview of what we have learned

Study hard,Study smart

anddo your BEST!

Presented by:Ms. Tchatalbacheva

(Госпожа Чаталбашева)