Learning Styles
What is an auditory learner?
Someone who learns best by hearing the information
Where should you keep track of assignment deadlines?
A planner or calendar
What should you do with old papers/assignments you no longer need?
Remove them from your folders/backpack/locker, and either store them at home or throw them away
What does it mean for a SMART Goal to be Time-Bound?
You are setting a time period within which you are going to achieve your goal
What do you need 8-10 hours of a day to maintain good focus, memory, and overall academic performance?
Sleep
What type of learner benefits most from diagrams, charts, timelines, and images?
A visual learner
True or False: Scheduling and taking breaks is an important part of time management
True - Taking regular mindful breaks helps you stay focused when you return to your work
What is this called?
🗹 Email teacher
â—» Finish science homework
â—» Take out the trash
What does the S in SMART Goal stand for?
Specific
True or False: When taking notes in class, you should write down everything the teacher says word-for-word in full sentences
False - Jot down the key topics and important details using bullet points
Which type of learners might like to take notes and review them later?
Reading/Writing learners
What is procrastination?
Putting off completing a task until the last minute
What is color-coding?
Assigning different colors to different subjects/tasks (Example: keeping math homework in a blue folder and using a blue highlighter over the math assignments in your planner)
What does it mean for a SMART Goal to be Measurable?
There is a specific metric with which you can track your progress
What is a vision board and how does it relate to study skills?
A collage representing your goals, serving as inspiration/motivation to do well in school
How can knowing your learning style help with studying?
You can use study techniques that best fit your learning style
You have a big project due soon. When should you start it?
A) The night before it's due
B) A few days before it's due
C) The morning of the due date
B) A few days before it's due
True or False: Keeping your study space/desk/locker tidy increases stress and wastes time
False - Tidy, organized spaces allow you to find what you need quickly and efficiently
Which letter of SMART relates to a goal being realistic?
A - Achievable
What is it called when someone tries to do several things at once instead of focusing on just one at a time?
Multitasking
Getting hands-on, building models, and engaging in role play scenarios are effective strategies for which type of learner?
Kinesthetic learners
What is one of the 5 procrastination prevention practices?
Interest, Novelty, Competition/Challenge, Urgency, or Passion
How can you maintain digital organization on your school laptop?
Create separate folders for different classes and put files where they belong
What's wrong with this attempt at a SMART Goal: "I want to be better at my job by next week"
It's too vague (not specific or measurable)
What is one reason it's a bad idea to use ChatGPT to complete your homework/essays/etc.?
You're cheating yourself out of learning, it may give you incorrect information, it can be considered plagiarism, you may get in trouble at school, it's bad for the environment