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. Study Skills for School Success. Study Tips. Set a regular time to study Remove distractions Have necessary supplies Record assignments in an assignment book or on a calendar. Study Tips (cont’d). Take notes in class Manage your time Study for tests. Organizing the Study Zone. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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.Study Skills for School Success
Study Tips
Set a regular time to study
Remove distractions
Have necessary supplies
Record assignments in an assignment book or on a calendar
Study Tips (cont’d)
Take notes in class
Manage your time
Study for tests
Organizing the Study Zone
Study Zone should have… • A special place where your child puts
parent notices.• Monthly calendar to write down ALL
activities and due dates. • Study times blocked off in advance.
Setting Study Zone Routines
Organize home/school communication papers.
Add new information to monthly calendar.
Parent checks Study Zone.
Student puts signed papers back in home/school communication folder
Student and parent create a To-Do list
Study Zone Routines (cont’d)
Turn off TV, radio, cell phones, and all other distracting devices.
Retrieve additional supplies if needed
Set time by estimating how long each assignment/review will take
Ask student to number assignments/subjects in order from first to last (Most difficult or least favorite assignment/subject first)
Best Study Practices When studying, students should:
• RECITE Describe or explain topics aloud; put in their own
words Teach the information to someone else Engage in a simulation or role play
• WRITE Make chapter study review cards Make flashcards (math facts, sight words,
vocabulary words and definitions) • VISUALIZE
Close eyes and “picture in mind” any charts, diagrams, words, maps, events, time period, scenes, experiments, or characters that they are trying to remember.
Reading Tips
Guidelines for Parents Encourage study habits. Set high standards/expectations. Pay attention to your child’s work habits,
learning style, and attitude towards school. Set routines for review times & stick to it. Stay available to provide assistance. Set a positive example of effective work
habits.
Guidelines for Parents
Build a partnership with your child’s teacher. Communicate with teacher any observations
during study/review time. Follow-up with the teacher’s suggestions and
resources. Arrange for a study buddy.
Recognize/reward student’s progress
10 Habits of Highly Effective Students
1. Do not try to cram all your studying into one session.
2. Plan when you're going to study.
3. Study at the same time.
4. Each study time should have a specific goal.
10 Habits of Highly Effective Students (cont’d)
5. Never procrastinate your planned study session.
6. Start with the most difficult subject.
7. Always review your notes before starting an assignment.
10 Habits of Highly Effective Students (cont’d)
8. Make sure you're not disturbed while studying.
9. Use study groups effectively.
10.Review notes, schoolwork and other class material on weekends.
**Study Skills Resources**
Kindergarten
www.readingeggs.com
www.starfall.com
www.abcya.com
CoolMath4Kids.com
www.xtramath.org
studyisland.com
discoveryeducation.com
thinkcentralk-6.com
hoodamath.com
hoodaread.com
SpellingCity.com
Scholastic.com
BrainPop.com
Multiplication.com
StudyJams.scholastic.com
Chompchomp.com
powermylearning.com
Grades 1 - 8
Please visit the school’s website for a more comprehensive list of study resources by grade level
www.franklin-academy.org