Study Skills #1

Front

Why is it important to keep a planner?

Back

It helps me keep up with my schedule, know which problems I need to complete, and see the big picture.

Front

If you are assigned an essay or longer assignment, it is easier to do all of the work at one time. True or False?

Back

False - breaking it into smaller "chunks" a little bit each day is a bit more manageable to complete it.

Front

Why are notes important?

Back

So we can remember the important stuff teachers taught us today.

Front

The night before a test, you should __________.

Back

get a good night's sleep

Front

When is the ideal time to study? Options: Right before going to bed, While you watch TV, Right after school while the material is fresh from the day, Right before the test

Back

Right after school while the material is fresh from the day

Front

Where is the ideal place to study? Options: On your bed, At a desk sitting upright, In a hammock in the backyard, In the kitchen as your mom or dad prepares dinner

Back

At a desk sitting upright

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How often should you study? Options: A little bit each day, even if you don't have a test coming up, Once per week, The night before a test or quiz, A few minutes before a test or quiz

Back

A little bit each day, even if you don't have a test coming up

Front

Studying in a designated place with study materials ready is helpful when getting the most out of your study time.

Back

True

Front

What classes should you have filled out for the week in your planner? Options: core classes, all classes, math and reading only, science and history only

Back

all classes

Front

When you finish a test, you should____.

Back

review the test and check your answers