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Study Skills for Year 7 by Mrs Deakin and Mrs Purchase Learning mentors. 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.
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Study Skills for Year 7byMrs Deakin and Mrs PurchaseLearning mentors
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
Timetable Organisation skills Time to study Correct equipment Quiet place to work Use and check planner! Prepare bag night before
Typical homework Timetable Take a 5 minute break after each homework subject, drink plenty & if your stuck, ASK FOR HELP!
Colours, highlighters Pens, pencils, rulers Some practical ways to go about homework Water Planner Paper; plain, lined & graph Post its Calculator Computer access
Talk It Through With Someone : With a parent With a friend With amember of staff Discuss the topic together Ask the person to explain it while you listen Explain it to them while they listen
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!