Form 4 Orientation Study Skills and Time Management

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

STUDY SMARTGET ORGANIZED!

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