4 Skills Every Student Needs for Success in Middle & High School
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Learn why: - Note taking - Active learning - Time management - Goal setting are the keys to your student's success
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4 Skills Every Student Needs for Success in Middle & High School
- 1. 4 Skills Every Student Needs for Success in Middle & High School PRESENTED BY Michelle Sagalyn S4 Founder and President #S4Skills
- 2. S4 Study Skills • Evidenced-based study skills in workshop settings in a limited class size • 31 schools and 3,000 students • Fairfield, New Haven, Hartford & Westchester Counties • What makes S4 unique: – We are the only education-based organization that schools endorse and communicate to parents directly 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 3. Middle and High School Kids Don’t Know How to Study • Shift towards independence – More is left for the student to figure out on their own • Study skills are not taught in middle or high school – Read to learn, not learn to read 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 4. 6 Characteristics Of A Successful Student 1. Strong study and organization skills 2. Knows how to break assignments into smaller chunks (executive functioning) 3. Knows how to manage time 4. Practices effective study techniques 5. Saves and organizes graded papers, tests and handouts for later use 6. Builds on prior knowledge 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 5. How Students Benefit When They Know How to Study • More independent • Better engaged • Able to organize their work • Able to manage time and assignments • More motivated • More confident, less anxious • More likely to get desired grades • Feel GREAT !!! 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 6. 4 Skills All Students Need for Success 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 7. Skill One: Note Taking 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 8. 4 Reasons Your Student Should Always Take Notes 1. Crystallizes understanding 2. Helps to stay focused 3. Provides insight 4. Resource 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 9. 10 Skills Needed for Good Note Taking 1. Organize information on a written page 2. Copying skills 3. Categorization skills 4. Topic identification 5. Identify a main idea 6. Select related details 7. Paraphrase 8. Making inferences/interpretations 9. Have good listening skills 10. Be able to read your handwriting! 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 10. Taking notes when reading requires a different skill-set from taking notes while listening 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 11. Skill Two: Active Learning 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 12. What is An Active Learner? • Anything that involves the student in doing things and thinking about the things they are doing Bonwell, C. C., & Eison, J. A. (1991). Active learning: Creating excitement in the classroom (ASHE–ERIC Higher Education Rep. No. 1). Washington, DC: The George Washington University, School of Education and Human Development. 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 13. The 4 Characteristics of An Active Learner 1. Listening 2. Talking & Engaging 3. Looking & Seeing 4. Reflecting 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 14. How Your Student Can be an Active Learner • Be prepared • Be proactive • Be engaged 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 15. Skill Three: Manage Time 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 16. Why Time Management is So Important • Time is limited • Accomplish more with less effort • Produce higher quality work • Reduced stress, increased self confidence • Creates discipline • More time for fun 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 17. How Your Student Can Manage Time • Use a planner • Every assignment should be put in the planner • All assignments need to be scheduled and broken apart into chunks • Encourage your child to work ahead 186/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 18. Skill Four: Set Goals 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 19. 5 Reasons Why Your Student Should Set Goals 1. Gives students responsibility for their own learning 2. Propels the student forward 3. Provides laser focus 4. Goal setting is a skill they will need as adults 5. Helps achieve highest potential 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 20. How to Set Goals S = Specific M = Measurable A = Attainable R = Realistic and results focused T = Timely 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 21. Recap: The 4 Skills Every Student Needs for a Successful Academic Career 1. Note taking 2. Actively learning 3. Time management 4. Goal setting 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 22. —J ac k M. Middle Sc hool Student Now that I know how to study, school is easier and more fun. “ “ 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 23. —H annah T. High Sc hool Student If you know how to use the tools, you’ll be more motivated to use them. “ “ 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
- 24. Would your Child Benefit From Learning How to Study? Over 40 Evidence-Based Summer & Back-to-School Workshops 6/24/2015 Copyright © 2015 S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students, LLC
Editor's Notes
- Turn off phone Turn off Outlook Get # from Christine: #S4Skills (How does this work?) Feel free to ask us questions during this webinar and we will be happy to answer at the end Un-staple hard copy of ppt Spend about 30 minutes We will have time for Q and A If there are any questions
- A brief overview of who we are and what we do
- How S4 was started
- In middle and high school, the emphasize is on the curriculum, not on practical foundational study skills
- 1. Strong study and organization skills 2. Knows how to break assignments into smaller chunks (executive functioning) For example: big projects are parsed out in smaller chunks, not done all at once 3. Knows how to manage time Doesn’t wait for the last minute to study for a test 3. Practices effective study techniques Not just looking at a computer screen or flipping thru a book 5. Saves and organizes graded papers, tests and handouts for later use Has a good system to keep stuff organized 6. Builds on prior knowledge
- More independent: they figure out how to get their work done on their own, more self reliant More engaged bc they are better able to understand the materials Able to organize their work: What needs to be done and by when, do they have all he materials they need to complete the assignment Able to manage time and assignments: so they don’t have to cram, the worst way to study More motivated: bc they are better able to understand the materials, feel less overwhelmed More confident, less stress: bc of what we just discussed More likely to get the desired grades: leading to better results Feel great about school and themselves
- What are the 4 skills all students need to be great students and have a successful academic career?
- 1. Crystallize understanding of the material Heard Said Read Focus and concentration on the material Very easy for students to lose focus and concentration with all their phones at their side, the computers on their desk, and messaging services pinging them 3. Provides insight into what the teacher thinks is important on what might be on an upcoming quiz or test 4. Resource: Allows for review of materials for better retention. recall and understanding
- Paraphrasing is essential. Why? If you gave me a Greek paragraph to copy, I would most probably do an excellent job. But would I know what I just copied? No! On the other hand, if I copied the paragraph, using my own words, not only would this help me remember what I read, but also help me understand it better Paraphrasing is studying
- And taking notes when reading is a completely different skills set from taking notes in a classroom. When reading, you can go at your own pace, review what you just read. A classroom setting is much different. You cannot rewind what the teacher just said. We talk at a much faster pace then we write Speak at 140 word per minute, write at about 28 words per minute
- The 2nd skill your child needs to have a successful academic careers is to be an active learner
- So actively thinking about what is being taught
- 1. Active listening Helps to focus on subject to better understand what is said Student should then be able to “replay” or repeat back what was said 2. Active talking Helps to relate materials to what student already knows Try it on for size Reinforces important material, concepts, and skills When students use their new knowledge in conversation, or to ask and answer questions, it increases their retention and understanding 3. Active looking/seeing Using visual cues such as pictures, graphs, bolded and highlighted words to help interpret and understand information Understand the use and importance of each visual Helps put information in context 4. Active reflecting Actively reflecting means things about and connecting with what was learned and connecting it to what they already know
- An active learner is one that: Initiates Motivates Be prepared Assignments are completed thoroughly and on time Goes above and beyond: doesn’t get by with the minimum, comes prepared to be part of the class discussion Be proactive Don't just sit back & expect everything to be given to them Takes part in the discussion Asks the teacher when something is not understood Be engaged Volunteers in class Takes and reviews notes at home and in class Applies information to everyday life – if possible
- The 3rd skill your child needs to have a successful academic careers is to know how to manage time
- Managing time is a life skill, not just for students Help you feel more in control, less stressed and less overwhelmed 1. Time is limited Time is a special resource that you cannot store or save for later use. Everyone has the exact same amount of time each day. Time lost is can never be retrieved. 2. Accomplish more with less effort Better time management can help you do more of what you have to do –- faster. This doesn’t mean cutting corners or a decrease in quality. You just do what you have to do quicker so you can do what you want to do sooner. Work smarter, not harder, and definitely not longer than you have to. 3. Produce higher quality work We want our children to have some free time to relax and unwind but, unfortunately, when they leave assignments and studying to the last minute – not only do they have less time, but they get poorer results By implementing time management skills, they are able to get more done in a shorter period of time which leads to more free time. 4. Reduce stress, increased self confidence Learning time management skills is important because it reduces stress bc you will be in control. Strange but true -- the act of finishing tasks often brings a level of satisfaction and energy that makes us feel great. 5. Creates discipline When you practice good time management, you are less likely to procrastinate. Managing time leads to higher productivity and a more disciplined life. 6. More time for fun
- Use a planner Paper or electronic, phone, computer, Google calendar, it doesn’t matter Whatever works best for the student Every assignment should be put in the planner So it can be planned and done on time Include all extra-curriculars too Going to the dentist Service work Travel games Jobs, chores All assignments need to be scheduled and broken apart into chunks So for example if a paper is due on Friday, and today is Monday the steps might be something like this: Determine the topic Discuss with the teacher Write an outline Do some research Write a draft Edit and revise Write final draft This is so the student is not overwhelmed by leaving this to the last moment Studying for tests can be scheduled over time – without cramming which is the absolutely worst way to study and prepare Much better to study 1 hour a day instead of 4 hours the night before Encourage your child to work ahead
- The 4th skill your child needs to have a successful academic careers is to know how to set goals
- 1. Gives students responsibility for their own learning Goal Setting - an essential ingredient to getting desired results: Keeps one’s focus on the target and end result Helps establish a vision Prioritize work and activities Once a goal is established, decisions and choices are easily made: If the goal is to finish the English paper on time, the question of “Should I work on the outline today, or play a pickup game of basketball?” is easily answered 2. Propels Student Forward Shows students that effective effort leads to achievement and success Goals are the fuel which helps drive us forward and keep us going when the going gets tough. 3. Provides Laser Focus Goals provide a single focal point to place one’s attention Concentrate on the “prize” Without goals it’s easy to get sidetracked and distracted 4. Gives the student a skill that they will need as adults Not only is this academic related, but this is also as skill that will help prepare students for life outside of the classroom. 5. Helps achieve highest potential and helps us to stay motivated These targets help motivate us to try one’s best and stretch beyond your normal self.
- Specific A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. Example: A general goal would be, “I want to be an A student.” But a specific goal would say: “Get an A in Social Studies this term by taking notes in and out of class, completing and turning in all hw assignments on time, participating in class discussions.” Measurable To determine if the goal is measurable, ask questions such as: How will I know when the goal is reached? Attainable When students identify goals they want to reach, they start to figure out ways to achieve them: That might mean seeing the teacher before or after class Joining a study group Doing some extra reading Taking another practice test Realistic To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective for which the student is willing to work to reach The goal is probably realistic if the student truly believe it can be accomplished. How else can you know if your goal is realistic? Ask if oneself if you have achieved anything similar in the past Timely A goal should be grounded within a time frame. With no time frame tied to it there’s no sense of urgency. If you want to lose 10 lbs, when do you want to lose it by? “Someday” won’t work. But if you anchor it within a timeframe, “by August 1st”, then you’ve set your unconscious mind into motion to begin working on the goal.