STUDENT STRATEGIES

Be Organized Time Management Classroom Success

*Use your planner *Stay on task in class. *Adapt to different

to record assignments. Teachers.

*Have required mater- *Start homework in class *Good attendance-

ials (paper, pencils, pens) if possible. Be on time.

*Have phone numbers for *Create a schedule at home. *ALWAYS do your

classmates. Homework!

*Get organized the night *Plan ahead if activities will *Participate, ask

before. Interrupt your study time. Questions.

*Be a good group

member.

*Get missed work if

absent.

*Study for tests!

*Do your best on each

assignment.

PARENT STRATEGIES

*Help/support your student with any of the items listed above.

*Contact teachers with questions/concerns.

*Encourage your student to meet with his/her counselor for help/support.

*Assist your student in setting goals at the beginning of the year – review as needed.

*Encourage involvement in school activities/clubs.

STUDY TIPS

*Plan your study time each day.

*Keep a planner to know when tests will be and when work is due.

*Plan how to do quality work and get it done on time.

*Set short-term goals that you can reach.

THE RIGHT STUDY SETTING HELPS

*Make studying your business. Do it efficiently.

*Be comfortable.

*Clear desktop or worktable.

*Keep regular study hours.

*Face away from visual distractions.

*Assemble needed materials.

*Consider forming or joining a study group. You can share notes, ask each other

questions, or work out problems as a group.

NOTE TAKING

*Don’t try to write everything down.

*Listen for key words.

*Listen for clues such as “the four causes were” or “to sum up”.

*If your class discusses a topic, note any major conclusions.

*If your teacher emphasizes a point, put it into your notes.

STUDYING FOR TESTS

*Know what the test is going to cover.

*Have several study sessions.

*Pay close attention in class the day before a test. The teacher may review information

that you need to know.

*Review notes and study guides.

*Have all reading done ahead of time.

TAKING A TEST

*Listen to and read all directions before starting.

*Keep track of time.

*Read the entire question before answering.

*Answer easy questions first.

*Pay attention to words that affect the meaning of a question, such as no, not, never,

always.

*Use time at the end of the test to review your work.

*When the test is returned, read any comments carefully to avoid future errors.