1 / 32

Study Skills for Successful Students

Study Skills for Successful Students. Created by Mrs. Lara Barnett. Seven Parts: . Organization. Time Management. Note Taking. Homework. Study Skills. Test Taking Skills. Stress Management. Organization. The Go Between. Homework Pocket Folder One pocket for Homework

lenore-king
Download Presentation

Study Skills for Successful Students

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript


  1. Study Skills for Successful Students Created by Mrs. Lara Barnett

  2. Seven Parts: Organization TimeManagement NoteTaking Homework StudySkills TestTakingSkills StressManagement

  3. Organization

  4. The Go Between • Homework Pocket Folder • One pocket for Homework • One pocket for important papers to give to parents • Homework Assignment Book/Daily Planner • Record the following: • Homework assignments • Test Dates • Map out how you will prepare each night leading up to the test • Project Due Dates • Map out what you will do each night to prepare for the project • Gym days (remember tennis shoes) • Field Trip Dates

  5. Organization for the School Day • Keep Subjects Organized • Colored Binders & Folders • Folder with Pocket Dividers • Before Class • “Do I have my text books, folders, & homework for this class?” • During class put papers in correct binder or section • After Class • “Did I copy down my homework?” • “Do I have everything I need to complete my homework?” • “Is my work space clean?”

  6. Organization at Home • Designate Quiet Place to Complete Homework • Have all materials need to complete homework • Pencils, erasers, pencil sharpener, rulers, dictionary, calculator (for checking work), extra paper, crayons, glue, etc. • Extra lighting • Flat work space to set books, assignment book, homework folder, and need materials • Checklist for packing book bag after completing homework • Friend phone list • Designate Location for Book Bag & other School Items

  7. Time Management

  8. For the Day • Create a “To Do” list for the day • Keep it with your assignment book • Add to it • Check things off • Designate a specific time to complete homework each day • Create a time frame of ten minutes/grade level • 3rd grade should spend 30 minutes • 4th grade should spend 40 minutes • 5th grade should spend 50 minutes

  9. Manage Time for Homework • Plan how much time to spend on each assignment • Give more time to the bigger/more important projects • Decide in what order you want to complete the work • Will you do the important things first? • Will you save the easy assignments for last? • Take 3 minutes to plan how you will accomplish your homework assignments and you will have lots of extra time for fun.

  10. For the Week • Use Assignment book to help plan for the week • Test Dates • What will you do to help you study in advance? • Set aside time each day to study a portion of the material • Project Dates • Plan what part to complete each day leading up to the due date • Add these items to your assignment book and check list

  11. For the Month • Use a Calendar to help you plan • Mark dates for: • Tests and projects • Gym classes • Practices- soccer, kickball, piano, etc. • Clubs- art, cooking, technology, Good News, etc. • Plan around these dates, so you do not have too much on your “To Do” list for that day • Complete known homework a day early • Do extra studying for tests and work for projects the day before

  12. Note Taking

  13. 3 Steps for Good Note Taking • Before Class Begins • Complete reading assignment from previous night • Review notes taken the day before • Have materials ready to take notes (pencil, notebook, text book) • During Class • Know the reason for taking notes • Always listen for key words • “Now remember…” • “It’s important to note…” • Write down everything the teacher writes down • Make notes of questions you have and things you missed • After Class • Rewrite notes • review • add information and make notes clearer • Discuss confusing information with a classmate or teacher to get better understanding

  14. 4 Strategies of Note Taking • Fill-in-the-blank • Noting What I’ve Learned • Column Note Taking • With Pictures • Without Pictures • Outline Notes

  15. Fill-in-the-Blank • Teacher provided • Requires focusing and active listening • Fill-in information as it is presented to you • This type of note taking acts like a study guide for students • Example: Unit on Matter

  16. Noting What I’ve Learned • Simplest form of note taking • Usually used for inexperienced note takers • Students are provided the Main Idea and Subtopics to fill-in • Students must fill-in the details of the subtopics • Example: Unit on Matter

  17. Column Note Taking • Similar to “Noting What I’ve Learned” • Requires more active thinking on the students’ part • Requires the student to create questions concerning the material • This can be used to help the student study on their own as well • Example with Pictures: Unit on Matter • Example without Pictures: Unit on Matter

  18. Outline Notes • Most difficult for students to develop • Requires a great deal of focusing, listening, and organizational skills. • Must know main ideas, subtopics, and supporting details • Teachers must guide the students by modeling • Example: Unit on Matter p. 1, p. 2

  19. Underlining & Highlighting • Important detail of each paragraph or section • Answers to questions • Definitions • Example: How Can Matter Be Classified?

  20. Homework

  21. Tips • Have a designated time frame & location each day • Location should be free of distractions • Have a plan to accomplish the tasks • Finish the work without constantly getting up • Check each item off as you finish it • Read the directions carefully • Frustrated? Ask for help! • Call a friend in your class • Ask parents • Parents shouldn’t do the work for them, but explain it & provide encouragement • If that doesn’t work- write a note to the teacher

  22. Study Skills

  23. Studying • Create a plan to study notes each night or over several nights before a test • Parents should help with this plan • When studying you should • Speak • Write • Simulate • Draw • Manipulate • Use “Active Study Strategies” each night • Keep a log of the activities used • Have a study buddy

  24. Test Taking Skills

  25. Before the Test • Know when tests are scheduled • Think positively • Know what the test will be like • Time • Information to be covered • Number of questions • Review what you have been studying the night before • A good night’s sleep • Good breakfast • Picture how you will complete the test

  26. During the Test • Glance at the whole test first • Length • Directions • Information being covered • Jot down any information you don’t want to forget • Budget your time • Read questions carefully • Look for clues to a correct answer within other questions • Circle important words in questions

  27. During the Test Continued • Answer easy questions first • Ask if you are confused or unsure of directions • Teacher isn’t trying to trick you • Mark answers neatly • Guess if you don’t know • Check your work • Stay on task • Don’t quit or give up • Change answers only with great care

  28. After the Test • Study your test carefully when it is returned to you • If you did well, be proud! • Resolve to do better • Stay positive and confident

  29. Tips for Types of Tests • True-False Tests • Multiple-Choice Tests • Matching Tests • Fill-In the Blank Tests • Essay Tests • Standardized Tests • Top Ten Tips for Guessing on Standardized Tests • Handout

  30. Stress Management

  31. Steps to Manage Stress • Study in Advance • Sleep • Breakfast • Have a calm morning • Be on time for school • Think positive thoughts • Don’t rush! • Keep track of the clock • Review answers before turning in the test

  32. Questions & Comments Organization TimeManagement NoteTaking Homework StudySkills TestTakingSkills StressManagement

More Related