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Study Skills

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    1. Study Skills How to Help Your Child be Ready for Tests Presented by Stan Ponder

    2. Tip #1 Stay organized. Don’t have loose papers in books. When a sheet gets finished, or book log gets filled out, put it immediately in a folder or backpack. Pack bags before going to bed. That way, the madness that is the morning rush won’t include leaving homework at home.

    3. Tip #2 EVERY night should have “homework time,” whether you have homework or not. If you don’t have any homework, read a book! Homework time should be the same time every night, whether it’s as soon as you get home, before dinner, or after dinner. That way, it becomes a routine, not a fight.

    4. Tip #3 Be at school. Missing a lesson and doing the make-up work without it makes it twice as hard to do, plus it means you’ll have twice as much homework when you get back. BUT—when you’re seriously sick, stay home. If you’re puking or have a fever, you won’t be able to focus in class.

    5. Tip #4 Keep all returned homework. Many times, this is the best way to study, because the exact same types of questions that are on the homework will be on the test. If you miss a question, figure out why—if parents can’t figure it out, ask the teacher. Review the homework before the test—especially the ones you missed!

    6. Tip #5 Don’t read the entire chapter or section before a test. All you will do is confuse yourself. Easier method—take notes and study notes, look over old homework, or use a study guide if provided. For older kids—start making your own study guides weeks before the test. You’re not always going to get one!

    7. Tip #6 Make flash cards—they’re not just for math! You can include multiple choice, short answer, or true/false questions. OR—make your own test, or even a game show with your old homework or study guide.

    8. Tip #7 People remember: 10% of what they hear 20% of what they read 50% of what they write 80-90% of what they teach So students should be teachers, and parents can be students. You will remember a LOT more!

    9. Tip #8 Use your child’s strongest multiple intelligence to help them study! For example, musical = set the facts to a song, Or spatial = draw the events in social studies, Or kinesthetic = do jumping jacks for times tables!

    10. Tip #9 FOR THE LOVE OF EVERYTHING THAT IS GOOD IN THE WORLD, CHECK YOUR WORK! While scoring MAP tests, 60% of “wrong” answers were done correctly, but had a minor math error or missing word that made the whole thing wrong!

    11. Tip #10 Believe it or not, GO PLAY! Exercise reduces stress. This does not mean exercise as in video games—it means go outside and play!

    12. Tip #11 When taking a test, do the ones you know, and PUT A STAR next to the ones you don’t. Sometimes, questions you know may have clues in the questions you DO know! ALWAYS double check tests to make sure you have the answers you want (and that you answered every question).

    13. Tip #12 Tests are not something to be afraid of! Did you study? Did you listen? Did you work hard? If you answered YES to all these questions, why should you be nervous? Tests are the chance for you to show off!

    14. Thank you for coming! Next month: The Year in Review Part I STARTING AT 5:30 5:30—MAP Testing and Your Child 6:00—Internet Safety 6:30—Multiple Intelligences

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