NJROTC Developing Good Study Habits

Preparing for an exam at the last minute is:

• studying

• cramming

• reviewing

• learning

Hearing is unfocused and unconscious. Listening is:

• hard

• just the same

• a focused, conscious activity

• only for music

It should be clear that finishing high school is essential to getting a good job and enjoying a successful career.

• True

• False

Things that will help you succeed in high school; check all that apply.

• Learning good study habits

• Managing your time

• Becoming skilled in test taking

• Listening and taking notes

• Staying up late and sleeping in class

For big assignments and projects, it is a good idea to:

• wait until the last minute

• start early and schedule time to work on your project, a little at a time

• wait and see what everyone else is doing

• copy something off the internet

No matter what type of test you are taking, ALWAYS…(check all that apply)

• Read directions carefully.

• copy off your neighbor

• Ask for clarification if directions aren’t clear to you.

• Pay attention to details of each

  question.

On a test, if you don't know the answer to a question, you SHOULD leave it blank.

• True

• False

For essay questions, you should make an outline first to organize your ideas.

• True

• False

Active Listening is:

• listening to music

• Two-way communication,paying full attention

• not paying attention

• interrupting the speaker

Traits of Successful Students (check all that apply)

• They set goals, so they have a clear idea why they are in school.

• They practice good study habits.

• They play video games in class to sharpen their reflexes.

• They manage their time well instead of randomly doing things.

• They develop good skills for taking tests and exams.