STUDY HABITS Practices used to prepare for learning and assessment 2.01: 3

NOTE-TAKING STRATEGIES 1.LISTEN carefully 2.Write clearly in your own words 3.FOLLOW THE “LEADER” – Record topics of emphasis 4.ORGANIZE your notes – Outline/Visuals/Diagram – DEMONSTRATE 5.COMPARE notes 6.REVIEW notes within 48 hours

LISTENING STRATEGIES 1.STOP TALKING 2.ACTIVELY LISTEN 3.FOCUS 4.Make eye contact with the presenter 5.REPEAT MESSAGES BACK to determine understanding 6.Effective Listening involves asking for clarifying details

CONCENTRATION STRATEGIES 1.AVOID DISTRACTION 2.Focus on the PRESENT TASK 3.Study in a QUIET RELAXING place – ***Think of 2 places you can study that are quiet*** 4.TAKE BREAKS

MEMORY STRATEGIES 1.Employ LISTENING and CONCENTRATION SKILLS 2.REPEAT, REPEAT, REPEAT 3.Associate MATERIAL WITH THE FAMILIAR

EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLS & HABITS 1.Schedule a time and place to study 2.Don’t procrastinate 3.Avoid “Cramming” 4.Complete hard assignments first 5.PARTICIPATE in class activities/ discussions 6.ANNOTATE (make notes) 7.ASK QUESTIONS

POOR STUDY SKILLS & HABITS 1.Completing easiest assignments first 2.Studying around loud noise/ distraction 3.Daydreaming 4.Studying when tired or hungry 5.Staying up late to study 6.Cramming

GOOD STUDY SKILLS & HABITS 1.When answering multiple choice questions a student should read all of the choices before selecting the answer. 2.When finishing the test before time is called make sure all questions are answered. 3.Before a test get a good night’s sleep 4.Eat a good breakfast