Study Tips

Studying at Home

Set up a schedule for studying each night.

Choose a study location and stick to it.

Eliminate distractions. Turn off your cell phone, computer, TV, radio, little brother, etc.

Make flashcards for vocabulary or topics covered in class. Refer to them each night.

Rewrite your notes.

Make your own study guide.

Create a mnemonic device to remember different groups of words.

Create a story that involves the topics and vocabulary you are studying.

Come up with a rhyme or a song. Rhymes help us to remember things more easily.

Study with or quiz a friend.

Create an image of what you are studying. Sometimes seeing it can help!

Visualize what you are learning using graphic organizers.

Take breaks and be sure to reward yourself when you are finished. Studying can be hard work!

Studying in Class

Keep your notes organized.

Pay attention to what's going on in class.

Ask questions when you are unsure.

Participate in class often.

Complete all your homework assignments. These are given as built in reinforcement.

Reading Strategies

Scan the reading.

Look at what you are reading first. Look at headings, pictures, bold-faced words, and review questions. This gives you an idea of what you will be reading about.

Read like a detective.

Ask yourself questions and actively look for the answers.

Review.

Look at what you have read when you are finished. Go back and look at the bold-faced words and questions. Can you explain what the words mean and the answers to the questions?