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How to Study More Effectively. Make It A Habit!. Set a regular time to study. Make sure your study time is a priority. Choose a time when you are at your best. Be Prepared. Do your work in the same place everyday Least amount of distractions Supplies & references books close by.
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Make It A Habit! • Set a regular time to study. • Make sure your study time is a priority. • Choose a time when you are at your best.
Be Prepared • Do your work in the same place everyday • Least amount of distractions • Supplies & references books close by.
Set Goals • Use Binder Reminder • Daily check off accomplishments • Keep long-term assignments in mind
Start with the Tough Stuff • Study when your brain is the freshest • Do the most difficult subject/assignment first. • After that study time will be a breeze.
Study in Shorter Periods • You learn more from two 20 minutes sessions than one 40 minute one. • Break it up with a short stretch, drink of cold water. • Break a long assignment up with another subject in between.
Chunk • As you get older many assignments get longer. • Chunk long-term projects into smaller parts with you own due dates…..write it down and check off when done. • Prevents panic attacks
Stay on Track • If you feel your mind start to wander……..write down the problem/idea and come back to it later • Music is ok….don’t let it control your work (make it background music) • Turn off tv, computer, & video games • Stay away from distractions
Review • Spend 5-10 minutes every day reviewing notes from each class. • When the information is clear in your mind you can clarify your notes and abbreviations. • It will also help on tests!
Last Thing Before Bed • Have your homework in a pre-arranged place in your notebook every day. • Organize your backpack and notebook. • Put backpack by the door you will walk out of in the morning
Don’t Cram • Review in short study sessions….less pressure….you’ll remember more! • The brain needs rest. • Make reviewing part of homework routine…over days • You remember about 10% of what you read.
Make Flash Cards • Use as quick reviews. • Make them they day you get notes. • Can be made for any subject. • Commercials…drives in the car…..waiting! • USE COLOR
Study Sheet/Practice Test • Things you know are on the test or ideas that are hard to understand. • Use during day of test to review. • USE COLOR! • You remember about 40% of what you read and write.
Study with Someone • Don’t socialize…STUDY! • Teach the subject to a parent, friend, sibling, dog, cat, pillow………..just say it out loud! • You remember about 80% of what you read, write and talk about.
Getting Ready • Have supplies packed the night before that you will need on the test • Dress for success…or in clothes that make you feel good! • Eat a good breakfast and protein….not Cap’n Crunch, Pop Tarts and Rock Star!
Scan the test quickly…essays…etc. • Read the directions carefully…underline if needed. • Skip questions if you need to….circle or mark it (on your answer sheet) so you know to come back.
Look for clue words. • Every so often make sure the answer to the question is in the right spot. • Check your work.