Studying
This place should be distraction free, where you feel comfortable. It should be a consistent place that you use (your room, kitchen table, or library)
A. Play room
B. Study Environment
C. Work Environment
What is the study environment?
How do you prepare for a test?
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This should include the date, the title, underlining and highlighting important information. You should keep these separated by subject.
A. Organized notes
B. Disorganized notes
C. Blank notes
What are organized notes?
We can wait until the last minute to begin studying for important tests or to begin working on big projects.
TRUE OR FALSE
False
You can flip these back and forth to help you study for quizzes. Ideal use for vocabulary terms, dates to remember, and anything else you may need to quiz yourself on.
A. Flash Drive
B. Flash Gordon
C. Flash Cards
What are flash cards?
How do you manage your stress before big tests?
Deep breathing, meditation, yoga, etc.
Keeps homework, tests, quizzes, and notes organized and separated by subject.
What are folders, dividers, and notebooks.
TRUE or FALSE. You can only be one type when it comes to learning styles.
FALSE. You can be all three learning types!
Do math homework first, you can start a load of laundry too! Walk the dog, next. While you are walking the dog, you can call your coach about this weekend's events. They key is choosing things that are important, first!
A. Organizing
B. Prioritizing
C. Multi-Tasking
What is prioritizing?
This is a study trick that can help you with memorization. It is a pattern of phrases, words, ideas or associations. Give the group an example!
What is a mnemonic device?
Answer all objective questions first, this may help support your written answer.
Is this a test taking strategy for:
A. Short answer or essay test
B. Multiple Choice test
C. Oral test
What is a test taking strategy for short answer or essay test?
This will help you organize or manage all of your activities, assignments, and projects. You should keep track of this on a daily basis!
What is a to-do list or a planner?
Do something physical while you are learning or studying.
A. Auditory Learners
B. Kinesthetic Learners
C. Visual Learners
What is a suggestion for kinesthetic learners?
Divide your time by what needs to be completed, don't forget to take breaks for activities that you enjoy!
A. Time Management
B. Classroom Management
C. Don't manage your time at all!
What is time management?
You should avoid this! Trying to study everything right before the test. Instead you can use time management and organize to better prepare yourself.
A. Skimming
B. Cramming
C. Studying
What is cramming?
Answer each part of the questions, edit if you have time, outline details you would have included if you are running out of time, use your best writing skills.
Test taking strategy for:
A. Essay tests
B. Multiple Choice tests
C. Fill In the Blank tests
What is a test taking strategy for essay tests?
Name one organizational thing you have done?
What is your way of remaining organized?
Listen in class, ask questions, and participate in class discussion (answer questions) even if you are not completely sure that you understand.
A. Visual Learners
B. Kinesthetic Learners
C. Auditory Learners
What is a suggestion for auditory learners.
You should do this before you begin an assignment to determine how long it will take to complete it!
a. cramming c. sliding
b. skimming d. writing
What is skimming?
What is monotasking?
Doing one task at a time
What should you do before answering a test?
What is following directions (reading all directions)?
This is one way you can make sure you are spending enough time everyday on studying, completing homework, and reviewing materials.
A. Watch your favorite TV show every night.
B. Setting a certain time aside each day to play video games.
C. Setting a certain time aside each day to study and stick to it.
What is setting a certain time aside each day to study and stick to it?
Name your learning style and one suggestion you liked for that learning style.
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TRUE or FALSE. You should do the easy assignments first, and save the more difficult ones for later!
FALSE! You should do the harder subjects first. Take a break and then complete your easier assignments!