General Study Strategies
Good study habits are built over time, not the night before a test! Try to make studying a part of your regular routine.
Study as you go. Spending a little time each day is much more effective than cramming the night before a quiz or test.
Complete homework the day it is assigned. Write down any questions you have and ask them during the next class.
Review your notes regularly. Even 10-15 minutes of review each day can make a big difference.
Know your vocabulary. Understanding science vocabulary will help you better understand the concepts we learn.
Stay organized. Check Google Classroom regularly for assignments, announcements, and due dates.
Turn in assignments on time. Completing your work consistently helps you stay caught up.
Participate in class. Ask questions, contribute to discussions, and stay engaged during activities.
Find study strategies that work for you. Everyone learns differently, so try different techniques until you discover what helps you learn best.
Start preparing at least one week before tests. Studying a little each day is much less stressful than trying to review everything at once.
Remove distractions. Place any distractions (like your phones!) in another room while you are studying. Take breaks every 25-30 minutes.
Visual Study Strategies
Visual learners remember information best when they can see it organized with pictures, colors, and/or diagrams.
Create colorful outlines of your notes.
Make concept maps or graphic organizers.
Draw diagrams. labeled pictures, or flow charts.
Color-code important vocabulary and key ideas.
Create charts or tables to compare concepts.
Make flashcards using words and pictures.
Watch educational videos or animations to reinforce learning.
Create a one page study guide or poster that summarizes a unit.
Use online games or digital flashcards to practice vocabulary.
Verbal Study Strategies
Verbal learners learn best by reading, speaking, discussing, and explaining information.
Read your notes aloud.
Explain science concepts in your own words.
Quiz yourself or have someone ask you questions.
Study with a responsible partner or small group.
Teach a lesson to a family member, friend, or even a pet!
Create songs, rhymes, or memory tricks for vocabulary.
Record yourself reading your notes and listen to them later.
Answer practice questions out loud before checking your answers.
Watch videos that explain science concepts and pause to explain them yourself.
Kinesthetic Study Strategies
Kinesthetic learners understand concepts best by moving, building, and/or doing.
Take short movement breaks while studying.
Walk around while reviewing flashcards.
Use hand motions or gestures to remember processes.
Build models using household objects.
Write important information multiple times.
Use a whiteboard to draw and explain ideas.
Cut apart process steps and put them back in order.
Complete hands-on practice whenever possible. such as labs or demonstrations.
Happy studying!