General Study Skills
This is the most important aspect when trying to take notes
Listen to the teacher!
This means glancing through the chapter headings and subheadings
Scan
The first thing to do when you begin a test is
Read all of the directions
Keeping your body well rested and _______ will make studying much easier and allow you to retain more information
healthy
What should you review everyday?
Notes
What is the first thing you should make to organize your essay?
An outline
What can you read at the end (or sometimes at the beginning) of the chapters to get the general idea?
Chapter summary
In preparing for a test, you should not....
cram the night before!
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
What important things should you write due dates in your planner for?
homework assignments, tests and projects
You should always leave ______________ on your paper so you can write your questions down or add to your notes after class
room
When reading your textbook what should you look at first to get an idea of what the chapter will be about?
Headings, Pictures and captions, vocabulary
What should you do during a test if you start to feel stressed out?
relax and take slow deep breaths
You should always get plenty of ________ the day before the test
sleep
Name a location where you can study
Library, book stores, coffee shops, a quiet area at home etc.
Always write down things the teacher___________
writes on the board, says are important to remember, says over and over and over again.
Read __________ if you are looking for details about the chapter
slowly
During the test you should _________ questions you can't answer; go back and answer them last
skip
Why is eating a balanced diet important in studying?
promotes alertness and makes it easier to retain more information
What is one thing you can do to increase the amount of time you can focus when studying?
Bring a snack (like popcorn) that you can munch on while you work.
When should you reread over your notes?
After class, before a test
Where can you go to find definitions of vocabulary words
Glossary
You should take a deep _____________ before entering the classroom and tell yourself that you will do well because you have prepared well
Breath
You can make these to help you review the vocabulary more quickly
flashcards