Study Tips for your Student
- Believe In Yourself
Have a Positive Attitude
Use Positive Self-Talk
- Take Good Notes
Listen
Recognize Important Information
Take Notes That Are Easy To Read
Go Over Your Notes As Soon As Possible
Get Copies of Class Notes If You're Absent
- Be Organized
Use your agenda
Use three-ring binders for each class (notes)
Use folders for schoolwork
Have phone numbers for classmates
Keep your backpack neat
Get organized before you go to be
Binder Organization
- Know How to Read a Textbook
Scan by reading subtitles, words in bold and italic print, summaries, charts and review questions
Read with a purpose
- Manage Your Time Well
Create your own study plan
Use class time to start homework and speak with teachers regarding questions
Prepare for sabotage (identify anything that could interrupt study plan; figure out how to eliminate or avoid it)
- Study Smart
Find a good place to study
Organize your study time
- Be Successful in the Classroom
Attend
Be on time
Come prepared
Do your homework
Participate
Be a good group member
Involve parents
- Use Test-Taking Strategies
Get off to a good start
Develop a plan
Mark the questions that you want to return to increase your odds on multiple-choice questions
Look for key words in True/False questions
Check your answers
Go over returned tests
- Reduce Test Anxiety
Study
Think positive
Relax
