Study skills Flashcards
What must you do to improve your concerntration?
Find a quiet place
Switch off cell phones
Take deep breaths
Use other study methods
Take breaks
Study in a group
What must you do to improve your reading?
Read slowly
Read out loud
Make notes and underline
Look up words in dictionaries
Understand what you read
Read small sections at a time
What must you do to improve your memory?
Understand what you need to remember
Make summaries and learn
Imagine a picture of what you’re trying to remember
Learn actively
Make up acronyms
Make up question papers
What must you do to improve your organization?
Draw up a schedule
Balance study and rest times
Take regular breaks
Spend time on weaker subjects
Keep study essentials close
Keep away from distractions
What must you do to improve your note making?
Listen carefully in class
Listen with an aim
Use abbreviations and symbols
Write down main points
Use a good study methods
Underline or highlight if needed
File notes
A mind map a way to help you:
Understand the topic
Makes notes, summaries
Remember facts
See the whole topic clearly
Revise information
Think about and solve problems
Learn faster
How do you construct an essay or task?
Understand the topic
Plan your essay or task
Write an introduction
Write the body
Show what you know
Keep to the topic
Write a conclusion
What questions should you ask yourself when thinking critically?
Is this a fact?
Is this an opinion?
Is it a belief?
Is is a generalisation?
Is it important?
Who said or wrote this?
What are some ways you can think creatively?
Look for many answers
Brainstorm ideas
Draw pictures
Ask yourself questions
