Study Skills

What is one good way to be successful in class?

• Slump in your chair.
• Rush through your classwork.
• Participate in class.
• Do the homework that you like.

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What is a good organization strategy?

• Always use your planner/agenda.
• Toss your papers in your backpack.
• Clean out your backpack once each 9-weeks.

A good place and time to study might be:

• In the den with the tv on.
• At 10:00 when you're really tired.
• In a quiet, well-lit place.
• In the pool with your dog.

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To reduce test anxiety you should:

• Start studying early - don't cram.
• Take a deep breath.
• Get a good night's rest before.
• All of these.

You might want to get help from your teacher if:

• You know you have an A.
• You feel you are confused by your work.
• Your best friend is having a party.
• Your big brother is in high school.

You will be successful in middle school if you:

• Complete all assignments on time.
• Are absent on all test days.
• Don't ask questions in class.
• Never check your grades.

Study sessions should be completed in small short chunks of time.

• True

• False

Studying in 20 -30 minutes sessions over time trains your brain to effectively remember content.

• True

• False

Setting a goal for each study session helps improve your progress.

• True

• False

"Teaching" content to other people helps your brain organize the important information and helps improve overall performance.

• True

• False

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