1. Eight Steps to Good Study Habits

2. Today We Will Cover The First Four Steps to Good Study Habits
Create a positive attitude about studies.
Form a partnership with your teacher.
Set-up a special study place.
Make and follow a study schedule.
….and we’ll see a great video about how to study!

3. Our Second Session Will Cover The Last Four Important Steps
Reading with a System (SQ3R).
Active Listening.
Taking Good Notes.
Memory Aids (Mnemonic devices).

4. Study Skills Pre / Post Test
Which of the following is not a way to manage your study time:
Keep an assignment book.
Have a regular study time.
Write down all assignments at the end of the day.
Break down assignments into several small ones.
When studying for a test, which of the following is not a good idea:
Review notes, outlines, and quizzes.
Try to guess what the questions will be.
Take study breaks every 20 minutes to relax.
Explain the material to someone else
When studying from a textbook, which should you do first:
Read the entire chapter looking for key points.
Read only the summary at the front and end of a chapter.
Read through chapter headings and subheadings.
Get the big picture.

5. Study Skills Pre / Post Test
TRUE OR FALSE
Skim pages if you’re looking for detail.
FALSE
When taking notes, try to write down every word.
Dropping middle letters or abbreviating can help you shorten a word when taking notes.
TRUE
Using Mnumometrics is a good way to remember lists.
You should always record assignments in your agenda book.
Laying on the bed with music on is a good way to study.
Teachers should care about your success even if you don’t.
True

6. Habits What is a habit & how is it formed?
What are some good habits? … bad habits?
Habits are created by doing something many
times until it’s done without thinking.

7. Create a Positive Attitude About Studies
Positive Self Talk, believe in yourself.
Set Achievable Goals / celebrate when you achieve the goals.
Nobody is perfect, give yourself a break, simply do your best!
Preparation lowers stress, lower stress improves attitude.
Stay away from negative people…it’s contagious!

8. Form a Partnership With Your Teacher
Let your teacher know you care, participate / listen in class.
Ask relevant questions.
Turn assignments in on-time.
If you don’t understand something…ask.
If you need extra help…ask.
If you ask for extra help and it’s arranged…show up!
Know where you are academically.

9. Set-up a Special Study Place
Study area Basics
Quiet & No Distractions
Well Lit
Desk or Table
Chair
Lamp
Clock
Waste Basket
Supplies
Dictionary, Thesaurus
Study Survival Supplies
Agenda Book & Textbooks
Pencils / Pens / Erasers
Colored Pencils / Markers
Pencil Sharpener
Tape, Glue, Scissors
Stapler, Hole Punch
Paper Clips, White Out, Ruler, Rubber Bands
Lined Writing Paper, White Paper, Graph paper, Construction Paper

10. Make & Follow a Study Schedule
Sunday evening make a list of all activities for the upcoming week.
Record all activities into daily plans, insure correct days & time slots.
Write in daily homework time for each day of the week.
Allow additional time for tests & quizzes.
Best to begin with more difficult subjects.
Time should be spent with each subject each night.
Keep your schedule in your binder, update as needed.

11. Make & Follow a Study Schedule

12. Our Feature Presentation!
…And Now
Our Feature Presentation!

13. The First Four Steps to Good Study Habits
Create a positive attitude about studies.
Form a partnership with your teacher.
Set-up a special study place.
Make and follow a study schedule.
Start using these TODAY and you’ll begin to see results!
THANK YOU!

14. Read With A System (SQ3R)
Before you read, Survey the chapter
Read titles, headings, subheads, introduction, chapter review, summary, questions at end.
Question while you are surveying
Who, What, When, Where, Why, How

15. Read With A System (SQ3R)
When you begin to Read
Read carefully, special attention to boldfaced / italicized words.
Recite after each section
Check for gaps in knowledge, reread parts not clear.
Review
Text, Summaries, Worksheets, Class Notes

16. Listening Habits Inventory
Two (2) points if ALWAYS, One (1) point if SOMETIMES, Zero (0) points if NEVER
I’m in my seat & ready to listen soon after the bell rings.
I don’t do other things while the teacher is talking.
I don’t talk with friends while the teacher is talking.
I listen carefully to directions.
I ask questions when I don’t understand directions or other information the teachers present.

17. Listening Habits Inventory (contd)
Two (2) points if ALWAYS, One (1) point if SOMETIMES, Zero (0) points if NEVER
I take notes when the teacher is presenting information.
I know when the teacher is making an important point.
If I catch myself daydreaming, I try to get back on track.
I look at the teacher when they are speaking.
I concentrate on what the teacher is saying.

18. Listening Habits Inventory (contd)
Two (2) points if ALWAYS, One (1) point if SOMETIMES, Zero (0) points if NEVER
If someone else is keeping me from listening, I ask that person to stop talking. If that doesn’t work, I ask my teacher if I can change my seat.
I spend more time listening than talking in class.
ADD UP YOUR POINTS…
16-24 points = Good listener!
12-15 points = Need to be a better listening
11 points or less = Huh?!?!?!

19. Active Listening Avoid Distractions
Focus on the Teacher
Choose Seat Wisely
Be Mindful of your Emotions
Listen for Main Ideas & Connect these to Past Knowledge

20. Active Listening
Two thirds of what we learn in school comes through the ears, not eyes (reading).
Brain 4X faster than lips – empty time.
Active listening = 100% concentration on what’s being said.
Anticipate what the teacher will say.
Read assignment before class.
Don’t sit near distractions.