Study Skills for ParentsStudy Skills for Parents

2012-20132012-2013

Woodbridge Middle SchoolWoodbridge Middle School

““We’re in this Together”We’re in this Together”

Why Should I StudyWhy Should I Study

To gain a better understanding of the To gain a better understanding of the subjectsubject

To get good grades on quizzes and testTo get good grades on quizzes and test Increase self-esteemIncrease self-esteem

What’s Your Study PlanWhat’s Your Study Plan

AssignmentAssignment Due dateDue date Days to workDays to work Estimated time neededEstimated time needed

““Tasks begun well, likely have good Tasks begun well, likely have good finishes.”finishes.”

-Sophocles-Sophocles

Tips for Efficient StudyingTips for Efficient Studying

Have a particular study space that is free Have a particular study space that is free of distractionsof distractions

Pick a routine time for studyingPick a routine time for studying Gather all study materials that are neededGather all study materials that are needed Learn your child’s study style; visual, Learn your child’s study style; visual,

auditory, kinesthetic & use strategies auditory, kinesthetic & use strategies specific to that learning stylespecific to that learning style

Utilize study groupsUtilize study groups

Taking NotesTaking NotesWhy??Why?? Helps the student concentrate in classHelps the student concentrate in class Helps the student prepare for testsHelps the student prepare for testsHow??How?? Listen for key words, do not try to write everything down.Listen for key words, do not try to write everything down. Use shorthand/abbreviationsUse shorthand/abbreviations If teacher writes something on the board, write it down.If teacher writes something on the board, write it down. Write down conclusions from discussionsWrite down conclusions from discussions Write down key vocabulary that may appear on a testWrite down key vocabulary that may appear on a test Listen for certain clues of important information such as Listen for certain clues of important information such as

“to sum up” or “the 3 causes were”“to sum up” or “the 3 causes were” Use Heading and Sub headings to help organize and Use Heading and Sub headings to help organize and

locate information more quicklylocate information more quickly

Communicating with TeachersCommunicating with Teachers

Encourage student to ask questions about Encourage student to ask questions about test format-preparationtest format-preparation

Encourage student to seek help/clarity at Encourage student to seek help/clarity at first sign of difficulty or misunderstandingfirst sign of difficulty or misunderstanding

Communicate with teacher after Communicate with teacher after assignment/test about ways to improveassignment/test about ways to improve

Use technology wisely (teacher web Use technology wisely (teacher web pages, School Fusion) pages, School Fusion)

Studying for the TestStudying for the Test

Before the TestBefore the Test

- Try to anticipate the questions by - Try to anticipate the questions by reviewing questions from previous reviewing questions from previous homework assignmentshomework assignments

- Review notes, outline, note cards, - Review notes, outline, note cards, quizzesquizzes

- Look up/ask teacher about points that - Look up/ask teacher about points that aren’t cleararen’t clear

Studying for the TestStudying for the Test

During the TestDuring the Test

- Relax- Relax

- Carefully read directions & follow - Carefully read directions & follow instructionsinstructions

- Review test and budget time- Review test and budget time

- Check answers carefully before turning it - Check answers carefully before turning it inin

Studying for the TestStudying for the Test

After the TestAfter the Test

- Read teacher comments- Read teacher comments

- Carefully examine mistakes- Carefully examine mistakes

- See teacher with any questions- See teacher with any questions

Down to BasicsDown to Basics

Everyone can develop effective study Everyone can develop effective study habitshabits

Patience is key…it takes time to developPatience is key…it takes time to develop The benefits outweigh the time and energy The benefits outweigh the time and energy

it takes to develop effective study habitsit takes to develop effective study habits- Better grades- Better grades- Higher standardized test scores- Higher standardized test scores- More educational programs/post - More educational programs/post secondary optionssecondary options

ResourcesResources SOL Website:SOL Website:www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOF/Instruction/sol.htmlwww.pen.k12.va.us/VDOF/Instruction/sol.html For the Kids:For the Kids:http://pbskids.org/itsmvlife/school/index.htmlhttp://pbskids.org/itsmvlife/school/index.html

http://www.flylady.net/images/student.ej.pdfhttp://www.flylady.net/images/student.ej.pdf Books:Books:Super Study Skills: The Ultimate Guide to Tests Super Study Skills: The Ultimate Guide to Tests

and Studying by Laure Rozakis, Ph.Dand Studying by Laure Rozakis, Ph.D

Study Skills that Stick by Margaret NuzumStudy Skills that Stick by Margaret Nuzum