Study Skills LISTENING • Concentrate on your teacher. • Tune out noise and talking. • Listen for the main ideas. • Focus on the 5Ws and 1H: What? Why? Where? When? Who? How? Listen 80 per cent of the time, and write 20 per cent of the time. REMEMBERING • After school, quickly review your notes. • Highlight important notes or add explanations. • Apply what you’re learning as soon as possible. • Study with a friend; answer each other’s questions. When you’re well prepared, you experience less stress. TAKING NOTES • Don’t write down everything. • Record the main ideas and supporting facts. • Use your own words. • Keep your notes organized. Outlining I. Main idea or topic sentence A. Major point of the topic 1. Subpoint of the topic a. Detail Schedule short, frequent study sessions. This often works better than one long cram session! WORK SPACE • If possible, find your own quiet space to study. • Keep your workplace clean and uncluttered. • Make sure you have good lighting, a straight chair, and fresh air. Study DON’Ts: TV, radio, noise/ distractions, bed, hunger, and sleepiness. Test Tips GET READY • Find out what kind of test you will be taking (e.g., multiple choice or essay questions). • Avoid cramming. • Set up a study schedule to review everything well before the test; use your planner to keep track. • Write out likely test questions and answer them. • Get enough rest the night before. • Wear comfortable clothing. • Bring all the necessary tools: pens, pencils, erasers, calculator, highlighter, etc. GET SET • Don’t start writing as soon as you get the test. • First, read the instructions for each section. Ask your teacher to explain any that are not clear. • Highlight key words, such as discuss, compare, and list. • Quickly estimate how much time you have to answer questions. GO! • Answer easier questions first to boost your confidence. • Read questions thoroughly to be sure you understand exactly what is being asked. • Never rush through questions in a panic; be calm and pace yourself. • Try to leave some time before the test is over to review and correct errors. • If you run out of time on a certain question, leave some room and return to it later. Multiple Choice • Don’t guess unless there is no penalty for wrong answers. • Before looking at the possible answers, try to form the answer in your mind. • Don’t change an answer that comes to mind unless you’re absolutely sure it’s wrong. Essay Questions • Always write answers in paragraph form unless a list is specifically requested. • Answer essay questions this way: 1) Make a rough outline. 2) Begin with a topic sentence that includes the key words of the question. 3) Support your position with specific examples and detailed information. 4) Conclude by briefly summing up your answer. TIP TIP TIP TIP R–2 RESOURCE PAGES
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