Study Skills

A priority is something that is:

• of most importance

• of least importance

• of some importance

• of no importance

The "S" in the S.M.A.R.T. goals method of setting goals stands for

• systematic

• specific

• simple

• none of the above

The following is an example of a S.M.A.R.T. goal

• I want to make three "B's" and one" A" second semester in my core courses.

• I want to pass second semester.

• I want to make all A's.

A "Rock Priority" may include

• Hanging out with Friends and socializing

• school assignments/homework/studying for tests

• texting and social media

• playing video games

Learning to balance Rock, Pebble, and Water Priorities is important in making good grades

• True

• False

The brain is able to do two or more tasks at a time.

• True

• False

Students can keep themselves on task by developing a plan such as:

• using a timer and trying to beat the timer

• eating snacks while they are doing homework

• doing the easiest work first

• none of the above

The following are the best ways to keep up with school assignments:

• A. use a written planner/agenda

• B. memorize the due dates

• C. use Google Calendar

• D. both a and c

In organizing your binder, it is a good idea to

• A. put papers in your book bag if you are in a hurry

• B. place papers in pocket folders by subject

• C. periodically clean out your binder and store papers in a filing box at home

• D. both b and c

A widely accepted method of note taking is the

• Johnson method

• Carnegie method

• Cornell method

• None of the above