Created by Mrs. Lara Barnett

Organization Homework Time Management Note Taking Study Skills Test Taking Skills Stress Management

 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

    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?”

 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

 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    3 rd grade should spend 30 minutes 4 th grade should spend 40 minutes 5 th grade should spend 50 minutes

 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.

 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

 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

   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

 Fill-in-the-blank  Noting What I’ve Learned  Column Note Taking   With Pictures Without Pictures  Outline Notes

 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

 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

 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

 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

 Important detail of each paragraph or section  Answers to questions  Definitions  Example: How Can Matter Be Classified?

 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

    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

 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

 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

 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

 Study your test carefully when it is returned to you  If you did well, be proud!

 Resolve to do better  Stay positive and confident

 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

 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

Organization Homework Time Management Note Taking Study Skills Test Taking Skills Stress Management