Effective Studying

Attendance

• You have to be there!

• School attendance is very important. You miss valuable instruction when you are not present.

Be prepared

• Bring your class materials with you each day!

• If you are prepared, you will be better able to take notes and pay attention in class.

Pay attention

• You may be able to make up work that you miss, or even copy notes from a friend, but there is no substitute for being attentive in class. You can’t get back the instruction missed by not paying attention to your teacher.

Take notes

• You brought your pencil and paper, so use them!

• Write down key information your teacher provides.

• Your notes may prove to be priceless when tackling later assignments and preparing for tests!

Stay organized

• Keep your notes and assignments organized. This will make it easier to study.

• Review your notes often, and don’t wait until the last minute to study for tests!

Some final tips

• Remember that it is important to take care of yourself.

• Eat right

• Exercise

• Get plenty of rest

• Plan ahead to help you manage your stress