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SKILLS for LEARNING SKILLS for STUDY Slide 2 STUDY SKILLS Pay attention in class Take good notes Slide 3 Keep an organised notebook Ask questions in class Slide 4 Plan a definite study time Dont cram for hours the and place for each day night before a test or exam Slide 5 INDEPENDENT LEARNERS The following are characteristics of a successful student. Develop these in yourself Ask questions Discuss topics with your peers If you dont understand something, speak up Slide 6 You are responsible for your own learning Ideas are funny things, they dont work unless you do Slide 7 STUDY TIMETABLE Study sessions just dont happen when you feel like doing them. They need to be scheduled on an organised timetable. Slide 8 SOME TIPS Dont study after 11.00pm Divide time equally between subjects Put a copy of your exam timetable somewhere to keep parents informed Revise your study timetable things change Stick to it ! Well done is better than well said Slide 9 ENGLISH (FOR ESSAYS) Slide 10 Afrikaans and Zulu Translation and remembering rules are key factors in passing these extensive subjects. Slide 11 LIFE SCIENCES (MIND MAP) Slide 12 GEOGRAPHY (USING DIAGRAMS) Slide 13 HISTORY (TIMELINES) Slide 14 MATHS, ACCOUNTING and PHYSICS Are all abstract subjects. Learn to read all content and analyse before applying what you have learnt. They are pure science subjects that are intense and require plenty, plenty and plenty of practise! Slide 15 STUDY SESSIONS How do you study? What are you supposed to do? Study has 3 parts (O; A; R) Organising subject matter efficiently Getting work and assignments in advance Researching and revising work for exams Slide 16 Dont make study sessions too long Drink some water before you start Break tasks down into smaller manageable ones Do daily summaries of work covered in class in your own words under Main Points Slide 17 You can also use travel time to and from school for Planning Listening to recorded summaries or points on an MP3 player Then when you arrive home, it is much easier to get down to study You are psyched up Your purpose and task are set You can apply yourself immediately Slide 18 COUNTDOWN to the EXAMS In the run up to your exams, you must adopt a more disciplined attitude Your performance in the exam is vital to your success Look at them positively as an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding Slide 19 Social Life : Put this on hold Give up parties, nights out etc. Plan your rewards you will give yourself after the exams Exercise : Walk or jog daily to reduce the pressure It clears the mind and encourages positive thoughts Slide 20 Distractions : Eliminate noise Organise for friends to call at an agreed time Slide 21 Remembering -Listen to study tapes -Read over notes - Plan and revise Slide 22 The key is to study actively : Test yourself Take notes Dont just read Many drops fill the bucket Slide 23 EXAM PREPARATION The secrets to success: Have genuine faith in your preparation Dont leave anything to chance Know exactly what is required for each exam Understand each subject Quiz your teachers Know your exam format Multiple choice Short answer Essays Slide 24 EXAM PREPARATION Around the house put up lists of Key facts Formulae Quotes Examples Recite them aloud when you see them Do past papers under exam conditions Identify areas of weakness and address them Become comfortable with the vocabulary used Perfect the pace you must work at Your timing is critical Slide 25 EXAM PREPARATION Test your knowledge and understanding Discuss it, explain it Justify it with friends Question each other List any improvements needed Work through them systematically Retest your knowledge Be thorough and focused have a Study Timetable in your study area When only the best will do Slide 26 EXAM TECHNIQUE Understanding Instructions On the front cover of the exam paper are instructions Read them Understand them Know what questions to do Where to put your answers Slide 27 EXAM TECHNIQUE Reading Time Read the paper through Plan your approach Identify questions you can do immediately Put the questions in the order you wish to do them Dont work out answers Your confidence will build with more difficult questions Slide 28 EXAM TECHNIQUE The Exam itself Start on straight forward questions Dont dwell on those you cant do Move on On multiple choice questions Eliminate those answers you think are incorrect Beware of careless mistakes Plan your answers Draw big, clear and accurate diagrams Slide 29 EXAM TECHNIQUE The magic word in exams is Not fast Not slow But consistently and persistently You make your own luck Slide 30 EXAM TIME Put a copy of your Exam Timetable in a place where your family can double check times and dates Take a bottle of water to the exam Arrive in plenty time before the exam Dont listen to music beforehand the songs will play on your mind Have a watch and the necessary equipment Be relaxed and focused your preparation has you ready for your exam Slide 31 Use reading time effectively Underline / highlight key words and phrases Do plans - do they address the questions? Make sure that you have filled in all the details Stay alert dont daydream Dont panic if short on time note the main points If you finish early, check your work thoroughly Never leave early Write neatly and legibly Achievement is a habit work on it Slide 32 EXAM STRESS and how to beat it Revision Notes Exam Timetable Slide 33 Remember Remember it is important to eat and sleep well Put yourself first it is an important time for you try to talk to family about how they can make studying a little easier for you, e.g. by agreeing times when you can have your own space, when they will try to be a bit quieter around the house and when you would rather not be disturbed DONT REVISE ALL THE TIME TAKE BREAKS AND DO THINGS YOU ENJOY AND HELP YOU RELAX Slide 34 Wholegrain Oily fish Blueberries Slide 35 More Brain Foods Baby tomatoes Blackcurrants Pumpkin seeds Slide 36 And more Vitamins Broccoli Nuts Slide 37 PREPARE for the BIG DAY CHECK Have a good breakfast Give yourself plenty of time to get to the exam room Make sure you know where the exam is being held Take everything you need pens, pencils, water, anything else? Go to the toilet before the exam starts Slide 38 Show us what youre capable of Wendywood,this June! ALL THE BEST & GOOD LUCK !