Effective Study and Planning Skills

You have a math test on Monday. When should you start studying to ensure you have enough time to review all topics?

• Start studying on Sunday

• Start studying on Friday

• Start studying on Monday morning

• Start studying on Saturday

Which of the following is the best first step when you have to build a model airplane with many small parts?

• Start gluing parts together immediately

• Read the instructions carefully

• Paint all the parts first

• Throw away the instructions

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

How can you identify the key topics to study for a history test?

• Study every page of the textbook

• Ask your teacher for a study guide

• Only study the first chapter

• Ignore the textbook and watch a movie

What is the best way to break down the task of writing a book report?

• Write the entire report in one sitting

• Read the book, take notes, and then write the report

• Only read the summary online

• Write the report without reading the book

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.7.10

If you have 3 days to complete a science project, how should you allocate your time?

• Spend all 3 days on research

• Spend 1 day on research, 1 day on experimentation, and 1 day on writing the report

• Spend 2 days on research and 1 day on writing the report

• Spend all 3 days on writing the report

What should you do if you realize you are behind schedule on a project?

• Ignore the schedule and continue as planned

• Adjust your schedule and prioritize tasks

• Give up on the project

• Start a new project

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How often should you review your progress when working on a long-term project?

• Only at the end of the project

• Regularly, such as weekly or bi-weekly

• Only when you feel like it

• Never review your progress

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the best way to ensure you understand a difficult topic while studying?

• Skip the topic and hope it won't be on the test

• Review the topic multiple times and ask for help if needed

• Only read about the topic once

• Ignore the topic completely

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RF.5.3A

When planning a study schedule, what should you consider first?

• The time you have available each day

• The number of snacks you have

• The color of your study materials

• The weather forecast

If you have a week to prepare for a presentation, what is the best way to allocate your time?

• Spend the entire week creating slides

• Spend a few days researching, a few days creating slides, and a day practicing

• Only practice your speech

• Only research and never practice

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7