1. Learn How To Study
Mrs. L. Stack
Learning Lab
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2. Chapter 1: Things to do to
prepare for studying
• Where to study – P.4
• Homework Box – P.5
• When to study- P. 6
• What to study- P. 6
• What to study first – P. 6
• Studying with a friend- P.7
• How to study and study tips – P.8-9

3. Factors to think about when picking
a place to study.
• Time of Day~ Pick a good time to study
when you will be least distracted.
• Temperature~ too hot or cold can be
distracting.
• Lighting ~ Need good lighting to read so
not to cause eye strain.
• Atmosphere ~ Need a quiet area
without distractions.

4. Homework Box
[ ] Pencils [ ] Dictionary
[ ] Pens [ ] Erasers
[ ] Highlighter [ ] Ruler
[ ] Whiteout [ ] Calculator
[ ] Notebook Paper [ ] Pencil Sharpener
[ ] Stapler [ ] Glue

5. When to Study
Daytime seems to be the best time. You are
more alert and have more energy. Your
concentration is also better. Assuming you
get a good night sleeps before you start your
day. It is important to pick a time that you
know you will not be distracted by missing a
favorite TV show or an activity you
normally have scheduled.

6. What to study first ?????
• Study hardest subject first while you have
the most energy.
• Break down larger tasks or projects to help
you focus and not get overwhelmed.
• Look at your planner to determine timelines
when assignments are due to help you
prioritize what to do first.

7. Study with a friend
• Friends can motivate you to study or they
can distract you from studying
• They can motivate you and support you in
your studies by asking and answering
questions you might have.

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How To Study Guidelines
• Before you start to study,
gather and organize • Carefully look at any visual
everything you need aids such as illustrations,
including the necessary maps, charts, diagrams, and
books, tools, and materials. chapter summaries.
• Scan the chapter or text to • Write down additional notes
get a general idea of what that will help you form ideas
the subject matter is. and recall this information
later.
• Then go back and read the
material more carefully. • After studying, test yourself
on the material you
• Sort through the information
by writing down headings have just read.
and supporting facts.

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How To Study Guidelines Continued….
• Review your notes regularly • Keep your assignment
to help you remember sheet/book up-to-date so
important details. One way that you can stay organized
to refresh your memory is to and on track.
rewrite your notes and try to • Reward your self for
add new details. studying well by doing
• Take short breaks every 50- something fun afterwards
60- minutes. Take a few like watching a favorite
minutes to relax, have a television show, calling a
snack, or do some exercises friend, or taking a walk.
so that you can go back to
studying feeling refreshed.

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How To Study Guidelines Continued….
• Eat plenty of healthy snacks
and drink lots of water. • Loud music can sometimes
Your body needs fuel to feel make it harder to
energized and alert. concentrate, so put on some
instrumental tunes to play
• If you do homework in your
softly in background.
bedroom do not lay on the
bed as this can make easier • Don’t wait until the last
to fall asleep. minute to study for a test or
finish an assignment. Not
• If you find yourself getting
only will you be unprepared,
sleepy, get up and do some
but this can really
jumping jacks or stretches to
work out the kinks. stress you out.

11. How To Study Guidelines
Continued….
• Make flashcards out of your study notes by
writing a question on one side of an index
card and the answer on the back. Study
them quizzing yourself. Then ask a friend
or family member to quiz you using the
flashcards
• Get plenty of sleep each night so that you
will feel refreshed and energized the next day.

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25 Student-Friendly Study Tips … That Will Make Your Life Easier!
1. Do the most important 5. When reviewing your notes,
things first. read them out loud.
2. When you first sit down 6. Create potential test
to do your homework, questions out of your notes.
take 2 minutes to put 7. Do you find it hard to sit
loose papers into the still? Walk around while
proper folders. reviewing your notes.
3. Use the next 8 minutes to 8. Get involved! Join an extra
reread any notes you took curricular activity after
in school earlier that day. school.
4. As you read your notes,
underline or *star* any content
that you do not understand

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25 Student-Friendly Study Tips Continued….
9. Remove distractions from
your study area. Turn off 13. As you do your homework,
cell phone. constantly ask your self, “ How
can this assignment help me
10. Make your homework
study for the next test?”
box filled with supplies
handy. 14. When you come to a
question (or group of
11. Homework taking too
questions) that you do not
long~ get a timer and set
understand, skip it for now.
a goal to finish
homework by. 15. Move often.
12. Keep a bottle of cool 16. Reward yourself
water on hand while you
study.

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25 Student-Friendly Study Tips Continued….
17. Make your homework easier
tomorrow night by reading the 20. Use a planner.
next section of your text-book 21. Make the planner easy to use.
for each class tonight ( or at
least read the pictures,
Use a binder clip to
captions, and summary bookmark your page.
questions). 22. Check your planner before
18. As soon as you finish a you leave school , before you
homework assignment, take 12 go to bed to make sure you
seconds to put it in the correct
folder. have everything.
19. Communicate with your 23. Gather all of your books
parents and other family and folders~ put
members. Explain how they
in backpack before
can support your plans.
you got to sleep.

15. 25 Student-Friendly Study Tips
Continued….
24. Lay out your clothes (including coat and
shoes) for tomorrow.
25.Get sleep. The more rested you are, the
more you will be able to enjoy school.
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16. Chapter 1: Project Questions
1. List 4 factors to think about when picking
a place to study.
2. Make a check off list of study materials
you can collect for your “Homework Box”
3. Create a weekly study schedule ~ List
activities you are involved with times
when you can and cannot study.

17. Chapter 1: Project Questions Continued
4. Create a 5 day homework chart with a list
of your subjects from hardest to easiest.
5. Describe how you study with friend or
alone. Explain the benefits and
disadvantages of each.
6. Create a check of list of basic guidelines
you should follow to help you study
better.