Form 4 Orientation Study Skills and Time Management
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Ms. Sawh
FORM 4 ORIENTATION
STUDY SKILLS AND TIME MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION
TIME MANAGEMENT + SMART STUDY = SCHOOL SUCCESS
In this session you will be able to… Make the most of your time by getting
organized
Be more confident in your learning skills
Prepare for a test without last – minute panic
Take the tests with confidence and skill
Study smarter to get the grades you want
YOU CAN SUCCEED!
Start by… Being enthusiastic about learning.
Having discipline.
Deciding that you can do well on tests.
Having self-respect.
Making friends with people who support your hopes and dreams.
Not be a quitter.
Preparing for the future.
Using your time wisely.
BE A CLASS ACT
Be prepared. Bring books, notebooks, homework, pencils, pens, and erasers.
Sit in front of the room. This reduces distractions and shows the teacher that you are serious about learning.
Pay close attention in class.
Take good notes.
Raise your hand when you know the answer.
Ask intelligent questions when you’re confused.
Treat your teachers with respect.
Come to every class.
SETTING GOALS
Exercise/healthy diet
Write down all assignments.
Attend extra classes.
Check my progress.
Eat breakfast every morning
No TV until homework is finished.
Cut computer cyber surfing.
No music while studying.
Get involved in extracurricular
activity
Take better notes.
Get a study buddy.
Visit the library weekly.
Start student portfolio
Reread notes every night before bed.
Read one extra book a week.
Reward myself.
SEIZE THE DAYMAKE A STUDY SCHEDULE
Study Schedules help you…
Break down the tasks into manageable parts.
Keep up with assignments.
Get into a study routine.
Make the most of your time. Make a schedule like the one on the next page.
SCHEDULETIME Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Weekend
4:00 PM Extra Lessons
Music lesson
Football practice
Extra Lessons
Football practice
Snack/ play
6:00 PM TV TV TV TV TV Study
7:00 PM Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
8:00 PM Home Work
Home Work
Home Work
Home Work
Home Work
Home Work
Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading
11:00 PM Study Study Study Study Study Study
12:00 AM Prepare for the next day (pack backpack and lunch, set out clothes)
GET ORGANIZED
Make a List like the following.
Home Supplies School Supplies
Assignment pad Assignment pad
Binders/ Notebooks Binders/ Notebooks
Calculator Calculator
Dictionary Dictionary
Paper Gym Clothes
Pens/ Pencils Homework (COMPLETE)
Pencil Sharpener Paper
Ruler Pens/ Pencils
School Books School Books
Phone #’s/ Emails of buddies Watch/ Clock
Watch/ Clock
SET UP A STUDY CENTER
Good Study Areas
In your room at desk.
In a calm corner of house.
In a library.
Poor Study Areas
In front of TV.
In your room on bed.
On the School Bus,Maxi
Study in a calm, quiet place. Turn off television, radio, and other distractions.
Study at the same time each day so people know to leave you alone.
GET A STUDY BUDDY
Look for classmates who…
Take school seriously.
Earn higher grades than you do right now.
Keep up with all the work.
Are trustworthy.
Are well-organized.
Are rarely – if ever – absent.
IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY
1. Link It Connect new ideas to what you already know.
2. Repeat It Repetition helps fix information in your mind, so
recite the facts aloud or write them down.
Use memory tricks, little sayings that jog your mind.
IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY
3. Write It Down Write important information on index cards.
4. Sing It Songs stick in our mind because of the rhythm.
5. Visualize It As you study, form a mental picture.
TAKE GREAT NOTES
1. Write only the important information. Main idea
Important names, dates, numbers
Key details
2. Outline and Highlight
main idea / heading
TAKE GREAT NOTES
3. Keep It Brief! Come up with an abbreviation system.
4. Organize Your Notes Keep notes in binder, organized by topic with
handouts.
5. Write Clearly Your notes will be useless if you can’t read them.
READ FOR SUCCESS!HOW TO READ AND LEARN
INFORMATION FOR SUCCESS
BE AN EXPLORER
Try reading from different types of texts such as stories, textbooks, web pages, newspaper articles.
You will probably find one or two reading sources that you like a lot. Stick with them, but try new ones, too. Don’t get stuck in a reading rut.
Try reading at the same time every day, in the same place, so you get into a reading routine.
READING TECHNIQUES
Preview text
Predict/Ask questions
Skim, Read really fast
Focus on key words
Look for facts/Definitions
Restate information at end of the page/Recall
Summarize/Review
SYSTEM FOR UNDERSTANDING AND LEARNING WHAT YOU READ
SQ3R
S – Survey
Q – Question
R – Read
R – Recite/Recall
R – Review
LET’S TRY IT!
READ AND LEARN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN ABOUT OUR NATIONAL FLAG IN THE NEXT SLIDE:
The national flag was designed by the Independence Committee and selected to be used as the National Flag in
1962. Its colours are red, white and black.Red is the colour most expressive of our country. It
represents the vitality of the land and its people; it is the warmth and energy of the sun, the courage and friendliness
of the people.White is the sea by which these lands are bound: the cradle of our heritage; the purity of our aspirations and the equality
of all men under the sun.The Black represents for us the dedication of the people
joined together by one strong bond. It is the colour of strength, of unity, of purpose and of the wealth of the land.
The colours chosen represent the elements Earth, Water and Fire which encompass all our past, present and future and inspire us as one united, vital, free and dedicated people.
OUR NATIONAL FLAG
FINALLYSTRATEGY CHECKLIST
Read slowly
Reread confusing parts
Look at pictures, maps, etc.
Visualize the details
Restate reading in your words
Ask yourself questions
Help, use a reference
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