Transcript Study Skills for School - Franklin Academy Charter School

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Study Skills for
School Success
Study Tips
Set a regular time to study
Remove distractions
Have necessary supplies
Record assignments in an
assignment book or on a calendar
Study Tips (cont’d)
Take notes in class
Manage your time
Study for tests
Organizing the Study Zone
 Study Zone should have…
• A special place where your child puts
parent notices.
• Monthly calendar to write down ALL
activities and due dates.
• Study times blocked off in advance.
Setting Study Zone Routines
 Organize home/school communication papers.
 Add new information to monthly calendar.
 Parent checks Study Zone.
 Student puts signed papers back in home/school
communication folder
 Student and parent create a To-Do list
Study Zone Routines (cont’d)
 Turn off TV, radio, cell phones, and all other distracting
devices.
 Retrieve additional supplies if needed
 Set time by estimating how long each assignment/review
will take
 Ask student to number assignments/subjects in order
from first to last (Most difficult or least favorite
assignment/subject first)
Best Study Practices
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When studying, students should:
• RECITE
 Describe or explain topics aloud; put in their own
words
 Teach the information to someone else
 Engage in a simulation or role play
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WRITE
Make chapter study review cards
Make flashcards (math facts, sight words,
vocabulary words and definitions)
VISUALIZE
 Close eyes and “picture in mind” any charts,
diagrams, words, maps, events, time period,
scenes, experiments, or characters that they are
trying to remember.
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Reading Tips
Guidelines for Parents
 Encourage study habits.
 Set high standards/expectations.
 Pay attention to your child’s work habits,
learning style, and attitude towards school.
 Set routines for review times & stick to it.
 Stay available to provide assistance.
 Set a positive example of effective work habits.
Guidelines for Parents
 Build a partnership with your child’s teacher.
 Communicate with teacher any observations
during study/review time.
 Follow-up with the teacher’s suggestions and
resources.
 Arrange for a study buddy.
 Recognize/reward student’s progress
10 Habits of Highly Effective
Students
1.
Do not try to cram all your studying into
one session.
2.
Plan when you're going to study.
3.
Study at the same time.
4.
Each study time should have a specific
goal.
10 Habits of Highly Effective
Students (cont’d)
5.
Never procrastinate your planned study
session.
6.
Start with the most difficult subject.
7.
Always review your notes before starting
an assignment.
10 Habits of Highly Effective
Students (cont’d)
8.
Make sure you're not disturbed while
studying.
9.
Use study groups effectively.
10. Review
notes, schoolwork and other class
material on weekends.
**Study Skills Resources**
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www.readingeggs.com
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www.starfall.com
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www.abcya.com
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Kindergarten
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Grades 1 - 8
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CoolMath4Kids.com
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SpellingCity.com
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www.xtramath.org
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Scholastic.com
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studyisland.com
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BrainPop.com
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discoveryeducation.com
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Multiplication.com
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thinkcentralk-6.com
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StudyJams.scholastic.com
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hoodamath.com
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Chompchomp.com
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hoodaread.com
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powermylearning.com
Please visit the school’s website for a more comprehensive list
of study resources by grade level www.franklin-academy.org