Study Tips for Vocabulary & Lists of Facts

1. write the words/phrase out with their definitions

2. type the words/phrases out with their definitions

3. create double sided study sheet - folded piece of paper with words/phrases on one side and definitions on the other

4. study from the double sided study sheet - look at the definition, try to identify the word/phrase, flip the paper over and check your answer

5. create a 3 column study sheet with words/phrase in one column, definitions in the next, and a drawing/picture in the 3d

6. create a deck of flashcards

7. run the flashcards with another person - place the ones you got correct in one pile and the ones you got wrong in another; run the words in the wrong pile several more times

8. use flashcards in a yes, maybe, no activity - quickly sort cards into yes I know it, maybe I know it, and no I don’t know it groups - run the maybes and nos several times

9. create a card sort - cut an index card in half, one one half write the word/phrase, on the other half write the definition

10. use a card sort - scramble the set and try to match word/phrase to definition

11. create a Quizlet

12. use a Quizlet - use either matching or fill in the blank

13. use the Frayer Model - template is on Ms. Lauser’s website under tools

14. use a Word Map - template is on Ms. Lauser’s website under tools

15. use Easy Notecards at www.eaynotecards.com/ 

16. use Gimkit if teacher has created one 

Study Tips for Math &       Science Math

1. 1. rework problems you have already done and have the  correct answer for 

      1. • without looking at the answer, work the problem again

         • then compare your answer to the correct answer

1. 2. pick odd problems out of the book and work them

      1. • check your answers to the answers in the back of the book

         • if there is information you just need to know such as a formula use the following to memorize and maintain it

         • write the formula out 5 to 10 times on several days in a row while you say the formula outloud or in your head

         • write the formula each time you need to use it on an assignment

1. 3. if there are several formulas you need to know for a test, quiz or exam, create a desk of flash cards

      1. • review the flash cards with a parent or friend

         • review the flash cards by yourself create a knew pile and a did not know pile

         • review the flash cards until they are all in the knew pile