Study Tips for Vocabulary & Lists of Facts

• write the words/phrase out with their definitions

• type the words/phrases out with their definitions

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

• 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

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

• create a deck of flashcards

• 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

• 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

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

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

• create a Quizlet

• use a Quizlet - use either matching or fill in the blank

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

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

• use Easy Notecards at www.eaynotecards.com/ 

• use Gimkit if treacker has created one 

Study Tips for Math &       Science Math

• rework problems you have areadly done and have the correct answer for

• without looking at the complete problem or the answer, work the problem again

• then compare your answer to the correct answer

• pick odd problems out of the book and work them

  • 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 timeson several daysin 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

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

    • 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