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Effective Study Skills

Effective Study Skills. GWA Counselor Chats November 15, 2018. Elementary School. Start good habits early on Ease into more responsibility & independence. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC. Elementary School. Designate a work space 

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Effective Study Skills

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  1. Effective Study Skills GWA Counselor Chats November 15, 2018

  2. Elementary School • Start good habits early on • Ease into more responsibility & independence This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.

  3. Elementary School • Designate a work space  • Limit distractions like TV, toys, and devices This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND.

  4. Elementary School • Develop an afterschool routine  • Include brief brain breaks, snack time, and extracurricular activities • Make a daily homework to do list

  5. Elementary School • Check the class blog! • Check the agenda  • Keep a calendar posted with assignment deadlines & goals This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  6. Elementary School • Keep it organized • Backpack/supplies • Binders/Class notes • Homework folder • Digital files This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-ND.

  7. Elementary School • Kids should be kids • Keep the stress level down • Reach out to the teacher if you have major concerns  This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND.

  8. Middle School • Work towards understanding rather than memorizing • Have your student verbally explain what he/she is learning • Encourage your student to meet with the teacher when he/she does not understand a concept or skill • Use graphic organizers to help your student visualize information. • Word pictures/show connections and patterns of information • https://worksheets.edhelper.com/teachers/graphic_organizers.htm

  9. Graphic Organizers • Venn Diagrams • Spider webs • KWL Charts • Flow charts • Cause/Effect This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.

  10. High School • Work smarter, not harder.  • A little everyday goes a long way. • Chunking – break up subject matter over days prior to a test. Allows time to approach teacher for clarification and builds confident. • Cramming – not effective and stressful.  • Know how your students learn and utilize methods that tie to their strengths.  • Go to the source – teachers are available for help after school everyday.  • Don't forget to learn. 

  11. 10 Highly Effective Study Habits 1. How you approach studying matters. 2. Where you study is important. 3. Bring everything you need,      nothing you don't. 4. Outline and rewrite your notes.  5. Use memory games (mnemonic devices).  6. Practice by yourself or with a small group.  7. Make a schedule you can stick to.  8. Take breaks (and rewards!).  9. Keep healthy & balanced.  10. Know what the expectations are for the class.  Source: 10 High Effective Study Habits John M. Grohol, Psy.D. https://psychcentral.com

  12. Establishing a Routine at Home • Make a plan together • Plan backwards • What are the non-negotiables? • Have a visible calendar that everyone can refer to. • Get ahead just in case • Break studying into chunks with breaks in between • Take time to unwind • Tell me, teach me

  13. Resources • www.understood.org • www.ldonline.org • www.scholastic.com/parents • www.khanacademy.org

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