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Improving your study skillsstudy skills

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Successful students

• are well motivated (want to learn)• pay attention to the teachers• understand ideas• remember facts and ideas• work without stress• complete homework• can cope alone

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To teach you good study skills is to help you become more

organised,organised,independent,independent, and motivatedmotivated

in learning

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•Understand your child’s present daily routine

Parents’ role

•Help your child to understand school rules

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YOUR role

•Form good study habits.

•Understand your coping strategies.

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Good Study Habits

You need to:

• organise a conducive study area– stationery and essentials– a filing system

• manage time– establishing a routine– organising homework

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• plan for tests, exams and assignments

• set targets

• have regular self-checks and evaluation

• be responsible and work independently

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Short, frequent study periods are often more effective than long, non-stop study ones.

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YOU need do things in a planned way

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You need to organize school materials

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Good learning behaviours

– Ask when not sure.

– Ask when not clear.

– Pay attention when in class.

– Be interested in the lessons.

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• Find out something about the topic before-hand.

• Pick out the important ideas/points -- key words or phrases

• Get the whole pictures before trying to understand.

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You should:

check and highlight the exam dates.

know what topics will be tested.

set targets.

Revising for exams

Start now!

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Seek help ...

Every one should have at least at least one personone person to go to for help and advice.

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Avoid last minute cramming.

Plan a time-table for revision.

Have a good night’s sleep.

Eat a good breakfast.

Be in school on time.

Bring extra stationery (and a watch).

Useful exam tips…

for you:

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Being well-prepared is preparing to excel!