1. Study Skills

2. Organizational Skills
Use Checklists
To do lists
Use student agenda book
Organize homework assignments
Number assignments in order in which they need to be done
Avoid saving longest or hardest for last

3. Organizational Skills
Keep organized notebooks
Use dividers
Color-code classes
Prepare for the day ahead
Pack book bag and notebook before bed
Lay out clothes at night

4. Quiet Place to Work Brain can’t focus on 2 things at once
Example: listening to two conversations
Brain jumps back and forth and can’t get full story on either one

5. Quiet Place to Work Same when doing homework or studying
When listening to music or watching TV
Brain can’t focus
Make fewer mistakes and get done sooner

6. Study Space Set a designated study space and time
Same time and place every night

7. Study Position Argue best position Anywhere you feel mentally alert
Should not be somewhere
you find yourself changing positions
Daydreaming
becoming sleepy
Most do study at a desk
Helps concentrate, remain alert, most effective use of time

8. Study Breaks Purpose Necessary, but not an excuse for not studying
Reduce fatigue
Permit your brain to recharge
Necessary, but not an excuse for not studying
Actually get away
Get snack and beverage

9. Study Breaks Formula 30-45 minutes of work + 10 minute break
Make it work for you
If becoming tired-shorten study time
Use alarm clock or timer with both study time and break time

10. Interruptions
Family members
Yourself
Cell phone
Friends

11. NOTECARDS