Transcript Study Skills - St. Vincent–St. Mary High School

STUDY SKILLS
Miss Buehrle
School Counselor
WHAT ARE STUDY SKILLS?
 Who
can tell me what study skills are?
 Why is this important in getting good
grades?
 What have you tried before?
-note cards
-study guide
-practice tests
-study groups
-tutor
-see counselor
HOW TO GET GOOD GRADES
IN 10 EASY STEPS
What
kind of student are you?
What are you DOING?
What are you NOT DOING?
You
are in CONTROL!
STEP ONE: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
“To
succeed, we must first
believe that we can.”
In order for you to succeed, you
have to believe in yourself!
Sometimes we can be our own
worst enemy- don’t let this
happen to you!
STEP TWO: BE ORGANIZED
Use your planner!!
 Break down assignments
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-break down large assignments into small ones you can do
each day
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Use thee ring binder for notes
-add notes you missed
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Use folders for schoolwork
-keep separate folder for each class
Have phone numbers of at least one classmate
 Keep your locker and back pack neat
 Get organized for the next day before you go to
bed
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STEP THREE: MANAGE YOUR TIME WELL
 Use
class time and study halls
-get as much work done at school as you can!
 Create
your own study plan
-WHEN do you have time to focus?
-WHERE is a good place for you?
-WHAT do you need to focus on most?
 Prepare
for disruptions
-Examples??
-How can you eliminate these?
STEP FOUR: BE SUCCESSFUL IN CLASS
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Be in school, on time, every day
Learn how to adapt to different teachers
Be prepared for each class
Sit in the front of class if possible
Be aware of your body language
Always do your homework
Be a good group member
Participate in class
Treat others with respect
Take responsibility for your grades
STEP FIVE: TAKE GOOD NOTES
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Be an ACTIVE listener
-thinking and trying to understand information
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Take notes to help you pay attention
-helps to keep you focused
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Recognize important information
-most teachers will make this clear for you!
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Take notes that are easy to read
-Cornell notes
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Go over your notes as soon as possible
-Add key words, highlight main points, etc.
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Get copies of class notes if you are absent
-homework now, from a friend, etc.
STEP SIX: KNOW HOW TO READ
A TEXTBOOK
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SCAN
-read the title, the section headings, and everything in bold
and italic print
-”information framework” to help you understand before you
even start reading
 READ
-have a purpose
-turn each heading into a question, by the end you should
have an answer
 REVIEW
-when you do this you lock the information into your brain
before it has a chance to evaporate
-makes sure you understand the material
STEP SEVEN: STUDY SMART
Find a good place to study
 Get started
 Know your learning style
 Organize your study time
 Know how to study for tests
 Know how to memorize and remember
information
 Use tricks when making a presentation or speech
 Know how to write a paper
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STEP EIGHT: BE A GOOD TEST TAKER
Get off to a good start
 Develop a plan
 Mark the questions you want to return to
 Increase your odds on multiple-choice questions
 Look for key words in T/F questions
 Know how to approach essay questions
 Improve your math test scores
 Be prepared for open book tests
 Go over all returned tests
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STEP NINE: REDUCE TEST ANXIETY
Who here gets nervous before a test??
 “A little anxiety before a test improves your
concentration and alertness. Too much worry, or
test anxiety, can lower your test score.”
 Ways to reduce too much anxiety
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-study early
-mentally practice test questions
-review the night before and get a good night sleep
-walk into the test CONFIDENT!
-take deep breaths, visualize yourself in a place
that you feel very calm or relaxed
STEP TEN: GET HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT
When
you have a problem,
DO SOMETHING!
YOU are in control
We have many resources
here because we WANT
to see each of you succeed!