2. Objectives Outline
“Ways in Improving Studying Skills”
Retain the 3 major parts in
improving your studying
skills
Know each part in improving
your studying skills
Assess yourself in improving
your studying skills
Encourage students to
assess their studying habit
and improve it
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5. Creating the ideal study space
Part I
Find a quiet place to study where you won’t be
bothered.
Create an appropriate study environment
Prepare pencils, pens, notebooks, paper, textbooks,
etc.
Get everything you need before you sit
down to study
Turn off or mute cellphones, TV and radio. If you
need background noise classical music might be of
interest.
Avoid distractions
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7. Making it easier on yourself
Part II
Be calm and patient with yourself.
Develop a calm attitude
Lack of sleep prevents you from concentrating and
reduces your ability to retain what you have learned.
Make sure you get enough sleep
The more comprehensive the schedule, the more
efficient most students will be in completing their
schoolwork.
Develop a schedule
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8. Making it easier on yourself
Part II
Record only the important information or key words
and highlight the key points in your material.
Take notes in any classes that you have
Share your ideas with other people through
brainstorming and answering quizzes and tests.
Develop a study group
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Take frequent breaks
10. Developing a good study habit
Part III
If you start with the hardest subject, your brain will
be fresh
Start with the homework that is hardest
to you
You can use lists when having to memorize several
things.
Develop effective memorization
techniques
Students need to deliberately learn to read for key
information.
Develop critical reading skills
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11. Developing a good study habit
Part III
Study things more if you have a hard time doing
them.
Focus on the areas that require the most
attention
Learn how to prioritize when studying for a test;
prepare for a test not a night before; coping with
stress during the test; and managing time during a
test.
Improve test-taking skills strategies
Asking questions should lead to emphasis on the
what, why, when, where and how of study content.
Ask yourself questions
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12. Developing a good study habit
Part III
Go and talk to someone about it; don’t just keep it
to yourself.
Get help
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