Study Skills
Name one thing that can distract you from studying.
1. Phone
2. Friends
3. Noise
4. Messy Room
What is the website that the Kinkaid school uses called?
Canvas!
what is it called when you wait until the last minute to do an assingment?
Procrastination
What should you do first when you receive a test?
write your name. DUH
read instructions
You don’t understand the directions for an assignment. What is the best next step?
Ask the teacher! They are there to help you
What is the best way to study?
Flashcards
What should you use to help you find pages quickly in your books or binders?
Sticky-note tabs
What does it mean to “prioritize” your work?
To decide what is most important and do it first.
If you don’t know an answer right away, what should you do?
don't guess! skip and go back to it.
another question might have the answer
You realize you left your homework at home. What should you do?
How many days in advance should you study for a test?
4-6 days
What is the best way to organize your school work?
Binders!
when should you write down your homework in your planner
right when the teacher notifies you about the homework
What test-taking strategy involves underlining key words and writing notes in the margins of the test?
Annotating
You studied for a test but didn’t do well. What is one smart next step?
Talk to the teacher and review your mistakes.
What is a fun way to study?
Make a Blooket or Gimkit and play with your friends.
RIDDLE: I keep your homework, tests, and activities in order. I help you remember what’s due and when. What am I?
A planner
Why is using a timer while studying helpful?
It keeps you focused
Why is getting a good night’s sleep before a test important?
focus is better with good sleep
Your friend wants to talk during class, but you need to focus to understand the lesson. What should you do?
Name the 5 different ways to study?
1. Flashcars
2. Tutorials
3. Re-write your notes
4. Blooket or Gimkit
5. Make your own quiz
Instead of stuffing everything into your backpack, this weekly habit helps you clean it out, throw away trash, and re-organize papers before Monday
Sunday reset!!!
If you feel overwhelmed by your workload, what is one smart step you can take and why?
Make a list!
It helps you organize your tasks and feel less overwhelmed.
What test-taking strategy involves crossing out answer choices that you know are incorrect?
Process of elimination!
If you forget to do your homework and it's due today, what should you do?
Go to tutorials.