Study Skills – Guide to Good Grades
Listening – Listen actively – ears, eyes, and mind open, mouth shut
Ask for more information if you need it
Notice key phrases like: “This is important” or “ You may see this
on a test”
Search for main ideas and write them down
Note taking – Keep notes neat!
Listen 80% of the time; write 20% of the time
Use your own words; you will learn more that way
Memory (Remembering) – Review what you have learned often
Summarize important chapters in your books – highlight important notes
Read out loud to help yourself remember
Apply what you have learned as soon as possible
Study with a friend – ask each other questions
Study more regularly for shorter periods of time
How to Study – Studying is more than just reading
Have tools handy: paper, pen, pencil, dictionary, ruler, ect.
Skim the text to get the general idea, then reread carefully
Write down headings, sub-points, and supporting facts
Pay attention to illustrations, maps, charts, and summaries
After studying, test yourself
Where to Study (Workplace) – Your own QUIET space to study
Study in same place regularly, avoid window views
Study place should have good lighting and fresh air
Keep workplace clean and uncluttered
DON’T DO HOMEWORK IN FRONT OF THE TV!!
Quiet background music may help you stay focused
When to Study – Get into a routine; study the same time everyday
Study when you are most alert
Don’t try to memorize all the important facts in one day, study a few
everyday
Put homework first
