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Includes more than 100 practical articles. Topics include good study habits, managing time, reading and taking notes from textbooks, learning styles, preparing for college, study motivation, setting goals, and much more. Each can be printed.
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Includes more than 1,500 useful study tips submitted by students, teachers, and parents from all over the world. The tips range from elementary school through college, and even graduate school. You will see an archive of tips going all the way back to 2007.
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Study Tips
Here are two study tips from over 1,500 tips submitted by students and teachers
I use index cards as note cards. I put only one idea on a card when I'm reading. I also write where the information came from. I can carry the cards with me for review and can put them together into categories. When I no longer need a card I just throw it away.
Jason Heisey, Student, 10th HS Alabama
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You can make a study sheet, try to condense the information you will need. Pay attention in class, it's very important! And do your homework carefully, it can save you time.
Britney , Student, 7th grade China
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Don't Assume Understanding
Teachers often make the mistake of asking students if they understand something. Students will almost always say that they do, even when they don't. Instead, ask them to explain it to you. You can then expand their understanding.
Listening for Verbal Signals
Encourage your students to listen for verbal signals as you and other teachers lecture. Focus on statements that signal key concepts (e.g., most important), support for a point (e.g., for instance), differences (e.g., on the other hand), and summarization (e.g., in conclusion).
Your students will be more effective note takers if they pay attention to these verbal signals.