General Study Skills
Note-Taking Tips
Reading Tips
Test-Taking Tips
Tips for Keeping Focused while Studying
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You should review your notes and handouts on a ________ basis.
Daily
100
This is the most important aspect when trying to take notes
Listen to the teacher!
100
This means glancing through the chapter headings and subheadings
Getting the "Big Picture"
100
Before a test you should first:
have several study sessions prior to the test day
100
Keeping your body ______________ and alert will make studying much easier and allow you to retain more information
Healthy
200

You should _______ everyday as if you have a test the next day.

Study
200

A summary of something or a general description

An outline

200
What can you read at the end of the chapters to get the general idea?
The summary paragraphs
200
In preparing for a test, you should not....
cram the night before!
200
What can you do after studying for long periods of time?
Take a short break, get up and do something, stretch, take a walk or get something to eat and drink
300
Writing down due dates for these will help in general study skills
homework assignments, tests and projects
300
you should always leave ______________ on your paper to expand or add to your notes after class
room
300

Something you can do if you are looking for a general idea

Skim pages

300
At what point should you relax and take slow deep breaths if you need to calm yourself down?
During the Test!
300
You should always get plenty of ________ when trying to stay focused while studying
sleep!
400
Name a location where you can easily set a time to study
Library, book stores, coffee shops, a quiet area at home etc.
400
Always write down things the teacher___________
writes on the board, says are important to remember, says over and over and over again.
400

Read __________ if you are looking for a general idea

slowly

400
You should _________ questions you can't answer; go back and answer them last
circle
400

Why is eating a balanced diet important in studying?

promotes alertness and makes it easier to retain more information

500

What is the five day study method?

Divide the test into four chunks. Study one chunk each day for four days, then on the fifth day, review everything you have studied for the past four days.

500
When should you read over your notes?
After class as soon as possible!
500

What is Mrs. Christy's favorite animal?

Sloth

500

You should practice ________ before entering the classroom.

positive self-talk/deep breathing

500

Above all else, you should always take time out for _________

Fun

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