1. General Study Tips Katrina Snyder

2. Notes Keep notes organized Keep notes organized Use separate notebooks for separate subjects Use separate notebooks for separate subjects Keep topics separated to avoid confusion Keep topics separated to avoid confusion Write neatly Write neatly Set up a system or way of denoting definitions Set up a system or way of denoting definitions Note taking Note taking Don’t copy everything word for word, that’s not how you’re going to remember it Don’t copy everything word for word, that’s not how you’re going to remember it Write down the practice problems and examples Write down the practice problems and examples For math and science:write down the method or explanation behind answers For math and science:write down the method or explanation behind answers Use plenty of room, stop trying to cram things in a little space Use plenty of room, stop trying to cram things in a little space

3. Methods for Studying Rewrite your notes-it will help retain information Rewrite your notes-it will help retain information Make your own flashcards Make your own flashcards Practice your flashcards Practice your flashcards Use websites like quizlet.com (type in the name of your textbook and the topic or chapter, I almost guarantee it’s on there already) Use websites like quizlet.com (type in the name of your textbook and the topic or chapter, I almost guarantee it’s on there already) Use the games and practice tests on quizlet, not just their flashcards Use the games and practice tests on quizlet, not just their flashcards Teach the information to someone else Teach the information to someone else Study in groups, help each other on tough ideas Study in groups, help each other on tough ideas Reread your notes and the passages in your textbook Reread your notes and the passages in your textbook Use any practice on your teachers eboard Use any practice on your teachers eboard Not everyone learns the same way, find what method works best for you Not everyone learns the same way, find what method works best for you

4. Organize your information into “chunks” and study by chunks Organize your information into “chunks” and study by chunks Bring home your textbook-useful for definitions, more detail, practice problems, and charts Bring home your textbook-useful for definitions, more detail, practice problems, and charts Look at handouts your teachers give you Look at handouts your teachers give you Study your flash cards during dead time Study your flash cards during dead time Study information several times, not just once the night before Study information several times, not just once the night before Keep track of test and assignment dates in advance Keep track of test and assignment dates in advance Use highlighters and underlying for key information Use highlighters and underlying for key information Use keywords to remember information Use keywords to remember information

5. Study in the same place Study in the same place Use a study schedule Use a study schedule Take breaks and don’t try to do all your studying in one night Take breaks and don’t try to do all your studying in one night Keep your distractions minimal Keep your distractions minimal Make sure you have all your study materials with you Make sure you have all your study materials with you

6. When you get frustrated take a break When you get frustrated take a break Get up and stretch or walk around during breaks Get up and stretch or walk around during breaks Make sure you have eaten and have something to drink to avoid distraction Make sure you have eaten and have something to drink to avoid distraction Borrow a copy of classmates’ notes and use along with your own Borrow a copy of classmates’ notes and use along with your own Recopy your notes in an order that make sense to you Recopy your notes in an order that make sense to you Ask your teacher for extra help Ask your teacher for extra help Use extra online practice Use extra online practice