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North Dickinson County School
W6588 Hwy M 69
Felch, MI  49831
906-542-9281

Special Education

"Remember...
practice makes perfect"
Study Skill Tips:
  • find a place to study and keep it for study only
  • stock up your study area with any supplies you will need (pencils, pens, paper, ruler, dictionary, etc.)
  • control the noise level and avoid visual distracters such as a television
  • set up and maintain a schedule for studying

S = Survey or Skim

  • read the title
  • read the introduction
  • read all the headings & subheadings
  • read all the words under pictures, graphs, charts or maps
  • read the summary or review if there is one
  • read the questions at the end of the assignment
  • read any study guide from your teacher

 

Q = Question

  • turn the title into a question
  • ask questions
  • turn all headings into subheadings
  • ask yourself. "What did my teacher say about this chapter or subject when it was assigned?"
  • ask yourself, "What do I already know about this subject?"

 

 Read

  • look for answers to questions you raised
  • read all bold, italicized & underlined words
  • reduce your reading speed
  • stop & reread any parts that are unclear

 Recite

  • take notes
  • oral recitation is triple strength learning
  • underline or highlight important parts (if the material is yours)

Review

  • read written notes or outlines you have made
  • write notes in the margins (if the material is yours)
  • periodically, reread the material
  • frequent review prevents cramming

TEST TAKING TIPS:

TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

When I take a test, I ... Yes No
look it over, survey the entire test and read all directions before I begin working.
 

 
plan my time.
 

 
do the easiest questions first.
 

 
complete the harder questions next.
 

 
know that most statements which use always or never are generally false on true & false tests. Also, if part of a statement is false, the entire statement is false.
 

 
use the process of elimination for multiple choice.
 

 
cross off answers as I use them in matching tests.
 

 
plan my essays carefully. I do the easiest first, jot down important facts before writing, answer the question that was asked, and begin my answer by restating the question.
 

 
work at a steady pace.
 

 
check it over before I hand it to the teacher.

 

By applying basic time management principles you can become a more effective and successful student.

  • The first step is to look at your daily schedule and assess where and how you are currently spending your time.
     
  • After analyzing your current use of time, make a list list of things you need to accomplish in a typical day.
     
  • Use the list you have made to help you develop a schedule.
     
  • Allow some unscheduled time in case emergencies arise during regularly scheduled study periods.