- 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
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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
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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?"
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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
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Recite
- take notes
- oral recitation is triple strength learning
- underline or highlight important parts (if the material is yours)
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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
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TEST TAKING TIPS: |
TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS: |
| When I take a test, I ... |
Yes |
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| look it over, survey the entire test and read all
directions before I begin working. |
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| plan my time. |
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| do the easiest questions first. |
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| complete the harder questions next. |
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| 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. |
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| use the process of elimination for multiple choice. |
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| cross off answers as I use them in matching tests. |
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| 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. |
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| work at a steady pace. |
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| check it over before I hand it to the
teacher. |
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By applying basic time
management principles you can become a more effective and successful
student.
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The first step is to look at your daily
schedule and assess where and how you are currently spending
your time.
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After analyzing your current use of time,
make a list list of things you need to accomplish in a typical
day.
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Use the list you have made to help you
develop a schedule.
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Allow some
unscheduled time in case emergencies arise during regularly
scheduled study periods.
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