Learning styles
Name one good way of preparing for tests!
Any reasonable answer
What organization tool allows you to fill in your class schedule, tests, assignments, and personal activities etc
A planner/agenda
Do or don't? Set aside an entire lengthy period of time to complete any assigned work?
Don't !! Study or complete work in short blocks or chunks of time
Name 3 responsibilities of a student!
Doing homework, studying for test, following school rules, getting good grades,......
Name 3 tools to help you with time management
clock, timer, class schedule, wall calendar, agenda , to do lists etc
Name 3 different learning styles. Provide an example for each.
Visual Learner, Auditory Learner, Tactile/Kinesthetic Learner
What kind of music is recommended to be listening to when studying or doing homework?
Calming and soothing music like classical!
Do or don't? Procrastinate or wait until the last minute to do an assignment or study
Don't! Waiting until the last minute might cause stress and silly mistakes
Why do we need to go to school?
Accept a good reasonable answer!
What does procrastination mean? Give an example
Reasonable answers only
Think of your learning style. What are some strategies that you can use based on this learning style? Share 3.
Accept any reasonable answer
What is a good location to complete your homework and why?
Any acceptable answer
what are some bad excuses for not handing in your homework on time?
My sister tore it up...The printer doesn't work.....My parents took me out....My dog ate it
How can you stay organized throughout the whole school year?
Any reasonable answers!
What are some typical time management issues? Provide 3 examples
Too little time for tasks to be done Always "catching up" Balance between school and social life Balance of school and other events or responsibilities
How can knowing your learning style to be of benefit to you personally and in your studies?
Accept reasonable answer
Name at least 3 good study/work habits you should develop at home!
Study first play later, follow a structured timetable, get good sleep, set up a productive work environment.....
What is the first thing you should do when you start a test? I'm not talking about writing your name!
Read the instructions carefully!
What are the consequences of not keeping organized or not having time management skills in school? Provide 3 examples
Acceptable answers only
What are some strategies for time management? Provide 3 examples and reasoning behind them.
Examples of strategies may include: Find a good work location. Study in short blocks or chunks. Don't procrastinate. Reward yourself. Stay motivated. Be committed
Why do people have different learning styles? How is this determined? ******** DAILY DOUBLE **********
To learn, we depend on our senses to process the information around us. Most people tend to use one of their senses more than the others.
How can organization skills and time management become a habit?
Practice and repetition
You can never turn back what?
Time
How will learning organization skills help you for middle school and beyond? Provide a concrete example
Reasonable answers only
How many hours are there in a week? You have 15 seconds to come up with this answer
168 Hours a week