Study Skills - Part 1

Study Skills

Poll

How do you normally study for your classes (like for a test)?

• I read my notes or textbook again.

• I do sample questions from the book.

• I use Mrs. Tedrow´s advice and ask ChatGPT to make me a practice quiz.

• Who studies?

• I have a parent/guardian who quizzes me on the material.

Multiple Choice

What is most effective for studying?

• Studying the night before for 4-5 hours

• Studying for 5 minutes or so EVERY day

Multiple Choice

Active learning is a teaching approach that

• requires students to listen to the instructor and take notes

• requires students to apply concepts and think critically

• requires students to listen to the instructor and work on individual assignments

Multiple Choice

What is a way of learning in which students are taking in information and doing something with the information?

• Passive Learning

• Active Learning

Multiple Choice

What type of learning is absorbing information, but not analyzing or connecting it?

• Active Learning

• Passive Learning

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of passive learning?

• Reading an article

• Creating a graphic organizer.

• Playing roles in a scene

• Sharing facts with a partner.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of active learning?

• Reading an article

• Listening to a podcast

• Create graphic organizers

• Playing on the computer

Poll

Do you see yourself as an active learner?

• No

• Sometimes

• Yes

Multiple Choice

What are Cornell Notes?

• Music in the written form.
• A note taking system used for organizing notes
• Notes that are taken in computer class
• A note that is written to a friend.

Multiple Choice

Which classes can you use Cornell Notes?

ONE answer.

• History

• English

• Science

• Math

• All of them!

Multiple Choice

What are the factors to consider when deciding where to study?

• Noise levels.

• How many people are around you.

• How accessible your phone is.

• All of the above.

Now, your turn!

Studying

Studying is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Everyone can study in different ways, but the goal is to find ways which work effectively for you. You are going to be working in groups of 2-3 (see the packet for more information) to research different studying and note-taking strategies. This could include organization - using a planner or Google Calendar to keep track of your assignments and tests. This could include note-taking strategies like outlines and Cornell method of notetaking. This could include reviewing methods of studying like making Quizlets or using AI to create practice tests. You will choose a method that seems interesting to you and that you think would work for one of your classes (like vocabulary quizzes in ELA!)

You are going to design a presentation on this skill. Your presentation should last a minute or two. You need actual examples of how this would work. So, if you have a vocab list for ELA, show me how you can use your method to study those vocab terms.