Studying at home

While I'm studying at home, ...

• it's a good idea to keep the TV on.

• watching Netflix series can help me focus.

• I should try not to check my social media.

• it's OK to use WhatsApp, read my textbook and listen to music at the same time.

It's a good idea to...

• have a learning space/area to study and focus on my activities.

• watch my favourite series while studying.

• have my videogame on while trying to read.

• have my phone notifications on during study time

Before I start studying, ...

• I should check if I have switched on app notifications.

• it's a good idea to have my videogame connected and ready to go.

• make sure that I have everything I need to study near me to avoid distractions.

• I need no preparation because I'll study lying on my bed.

Being in a quarentine means...

• a period when a person is kept away from other people to avoid speading diseases.

• time away from school to play videogames as much as I want.

• that I should stop studying and only have fun.

• that I should meet my friends and have fun.

Which of these tips is not a good one when you are studying at home?

• Keep all your school materials near you to avoid interrruptions.

• Dedicate some time to each subject that you have to study. For example: 20 minutes to read your textbook for each subject.

• Communicate with your parents and teachers if you are having any difficulties.

• Studying with a lot of noise near you can help you concentrate.

Which of these tips is not a good one when you are studying at home.

• Stay organised - have your materials near you, use colour coding to help you with important key points, prepare your study space before you start,

• Manage your time - try to define when you start studying, dedicate some time to each subject, respect your study time.

• Take a break - it's OK to take at least a 15 minute break to clean your mind. For example, go for a walk, listen to some music, play a game, chat with your friends or even take a nap.

• Try to finish things as fast as possible - it's time to have fun, anyways.

After completing tasks, such as reading a textbook chapter or a list of math exercises, ...

• it's fine to treat yourself to having your favourite snack, watching a movie or playing a computer game for a few minutes.

• I should start another activity immediately.

• it's fine to treat yourself to having your favourite snack, watching a movie or playing a computer game for the rest of the day.

• I don't need to do anything else after that.

Which one is a good tip when studying at home? (more than one alternative is possible here)

• Study at the right time because I should study at the time my brain is more productive.

• Have a designated study area because if I study on my bed I may end up taking a nap. The kitchen table or a desk in your bedroom are fine to study - if there are not interruptions.

• Eat properly - it’s difficult to focus when you’re hungry and your brain needs GOOD FOOD to work well.

• Get a good night’s sleep because when you are tired, your brain is not going to process all the information so well.

I am distracted by social media and this is a bad thing to do:

• turn off my mobile phone while I am studying.

• reply to my friend after I finish my study sessions.

• I can check my social media during scheduled breaks. For example: after I finish a study session, I can check my instagram account for 10 minutes.

• I can keep my phone near me because I won't see any notification.

What is a bad study habit? (more than one alternative is possible here)

• Studying in front of the television

• Being distracted by social media and cell phones

• Not asking the teacher for help when you don’t understand

• Keeping disorganized notes