How to be successful in school

How to be successful in school Are you prepared for class? Presented by: Rita Guerra Counselor

Cierto o Falso  Debo reposar/descansar y desayunar antes de un examen.  Se como relajarme y enfocarme antes y durante un examen.  Debo de leer las instruciones cuidadosamente antes de responder la pregunta.  Si no se la respuesta a una pregunta, debo continuar con la siguente pregunta y regresar a responderla despues.  Debo preocuparme despues del examen sobre mis resultados.

True or False  I should get enough sleep and eat breakfast before the test.  I know how to relax/focus before and during the test.  I should read all the directions carefully before I answer the question.  I should skip questions and come back to them later if I don’t know the answer.  I should worry about how I did on the test after I am done.

SLANT Technique Sit in the front Lean forward Ask questions Nod your head Talk to the teacher

Time ManagementBeing Productive • Set up small, specific goals • Set priorities • Use a time schedule • Figure out how long things really take to complete • Break down tasks into segments • JUST START!!! • Look at what you have accomplished and feel good about it. • Reward yourself when you accomplish a small goal

Organization is the KEY to Success • Agenda book/Assignment Log • Binder & supplies • Notes • Select study time (afternoon vs. night) • Ask for help (family, teachers & counselor) Time Log, Assignment Log & Binder Checklist Activity

Taking Notes using the Cornell System It will help you organize your class notes in a way that is meaningful for learning and test review because it forces you to re-visit what you learned in class that day. Cornell NoteTaking Activity

How to get ready for a test Are you ready?

Things you can do to prepare before the test Pay attention in class  Participate in class  Do your homework  Ask questions if you don’t understand something  Study for your test

The night before the test… Make sure you get enough sleep

If you don’t you might… during the test.

The morning of the test make sure you eat a healthy breakfast

It’s ok to be nervous but remember to relax  Before you start the test - Close your eyes - Take 6 deep breathes  If you start to get nervous during the test - take 3 deep breathes, then start the test again

When taking the test  Read all of the test directions carefully  Pay attention to words that are - Bold - Underlined - Italicized

Time Management • Structure your time  • Start with the section you find more difficult • YOU are in control!!! • Finish with the section you find simple

Read Everything Carefully!!! • Read the question • Read the answers • Read the passage (if it’s a reading exam)

When taking the test… • 2 +2 = • a) 0 b) 3 c) 4 • 1 + 4 = • a) 2 b) 5 c) 8 • 3. 200 x 553 = • a) 4,000 b) 75,000 c) 110600 • 10 + 5 = • a) 11 b) 16 c) 15  If you do not know the answer - Lightly circle the question - Skip to the next question - Come back later and answer the question  If you have extra time make sure you go back and check your answers *If you can’t figure out the correct answer within 90 seconds skip it and come back to it later.

EXTREME LANGUAGE vs. • Must • Always • Impossible • Never • Cannot • All • Only • Totally • Every • Each WISHY WASHY LANGUAGE • May • Sometimes • Could Be • Some • Most • Might • Probably • Suggests • Maybe • Should

Process of Elimination (POE) • Eliminate incorrect answer choices • Make a good guess Example: What is the capital of China? A. Guadalajara B. Beijing C. Sacramento D. Hong Kong

Common Sense & Logic • Use your common sense • Use factual information

Identifying Correct Answers • Read the question carefully • Read ALL the answer choices • Identify extreme language vs. wishy washy language • Use POE strategy • Use common sense and logic to make an educated guess

After you finish the test… Tell yourself that you did a great job!!!!

You can do it! Go OGHS Students!! We believe in you!

How to be successful in school