Study Skills

What is the first thing you must do when preparing to study?

• Lay down in bed and get comfortable

• Snuggle up with a cozy blanket

• Disconnect from all social media

• Text a friend

Social media is not distracting when you are studying.

• True

• False

Assigning colors to different categories is an effective highlighting strategy.

• True

• False

Which is an example of using your time wisely?

• Taking a quick nap to rest before your next class

• Check social media messages

• Review your notes and concepts you may not understand

• Check out the latest releases on Netflix

What is a valuable tool that teachers use to reinforce concepts taught in class?

• Tests

• Quizzes

• Homework

Study time, assignments, and upcoming quizzes and tests are all examples of items you can pencil into your planner.

• true

• false

What is something you can purchase to categorize your subjects in a binder?

• looseleaf paper

• dividers

• paper clips

• printer paper

Comparing notes is one of the perks of joining a study group.

• true

• false

Which of the following is an example of active studying?

• Reading a teacher-created study guide several times
• Making flashcards to review difficult concepts and terms
• reading a chapter in the on-line textbook
• re-reading your notes from class

When you sit down to study for a test, you should begin by:

• collecting all of your materials.
• setting specific study goals.
• tuning out distractions - like TV, music, games, phone, and social media.
• all of the above.