Study skills

Question 1

what does studying require

Answer 1

commitment, application and disipline

Question 2

describe the 2 study methods that people like best

Answer 2

1. listening - talk to yourself about the work
   - learn or discuss the work with friends or
   family
2. seeing - write your work down and make notes
   - read your notes in your head and out loud

Question 3

what are the main things that will help you remember things that you listen to in class and study what is being taught

Answer 3

1. concentrate on what is being taught
2. don’t talk (you can’t talk and listen at the same time
3. try understand and relate to the information
4. try to write down main points and parts on paper so you can make easy reference to it

Question 4

name a simple way of remembering what you have read

Answer 4

F - fly over work, scan for important information
U - underlying message of the piece you are reading
N - note every word as you read
D - discuss it with others or yourself
A - ask yourself if you know the message or the main point

Question 5

describe the 2 hemispheres of our brain

Answer 5

we need to use both the left and right hemispheres of our brain in order to make a good effort. when studying the right notices’ the bigger picture will the left notices’ the finer detail. use colour and drawings (right side) with numbers and key words (left side) when you summarise your work.

Question 6

How can studying be fun

Answer 6

1. Think about the importance of your studies and the reasons why you are studying.
2. Set clear and realistic goals.
3. Realise that your capable of achieving your goals.
4. Remember that studying requires dedication and discipline.
5. Remember that there will always be a time when you would prefer to do something else.
6. Develop a definite will to learn and study more efficiently.

Question 7

what do you need to do to study successfully

Answer 7

• be organised
• plan and manage your time
• listen for important information
• make notes and summaries
• study actively by:
• making mind maps
• highlighting important facts
• selecting key word
• making diagrams
• consistent revision and repetition

Question 8

what are the 6 tips for test preparation

Answer 8

1. MAKE STUDYING A CONSISTENT HABIT - AVOID CRAMMING BEFORE A ASSESSMENT WEEK:
   - Ensure all homework is complete
   - Ensure all books are up to date
   - Routine builds self-discipline
   - Create a study file keep all summaries in 1 place
2. CREATE A STUDYING ATMOSPHERE:
   - Quite time at home
   - TV is and enormous distraction
   - Ensure that the study area is well ventilated and has sufficient light
3. ASSISTANCE WHEN GETTING STARTED:
   - Procrastination is often a result of not knowing where to start
   - Reading and enhancing phase- enhance through discussion
   - Identifying key ideas / words
   - Model questioning techniques
   - Assistance on choosing an appropriate study / memory technique
   - Model cognitive by talking out loud when structuring your thoughts
   - DON’T take over the studying process - rather mediate
4. COMPLETING REVISION TESTS:
   - Oral testing (questioning and answering sessions) is good but use in conjunction with normal revision tests
   - Have your son create his own test - assists with prediction of questions
   - Set a test for your child - consult the textbook for ideas of questions
   - Complete test papers from previous years
5. BUILD SELF CONFIDENCE:
   - Remember that concepts that are easy for an adult to grasp may be completely foreign to a child
   - BE patient
   - Comment on what is going well - avoid criticism and negative comments
   - Model positive self-speech
6. EXERCISE MEMORY TECHNIQUES AND THINKING SKILLS IN AN INFORMAL WAY:
   - Remembering shopping lists
   - Budgeting pocket money
   - Encourage discussion - allow to develop and express opinions on a variety of issues
   - Play games that enhance thinking skills

Question 9

what are the strategies to overcoming test anxiety

Answer 9

1. STOP YOURSELF
   When you have a negative thought, immediately think positive (self-talk). This is called communicating inside your head. interpret these thoughts and let yourself worry about you. once you have realised that you are anxious accept it and try to improve the situation so that you focus on the positive thoughts rather than the negative thoughts.
2. PLAN YOUR ATTACK
   use these strategies to as alternatives to anxiety. Remember to try each strategy and that you have every thing to gain. once you have found 7 strategies you can rely on them and remember just knowing that you are in control can help you in a test situation.

Question 10

how do you recognise test anxiety

Answer 10

-nervous

-fear of...
forgetting
the unknown
not finishing the test
not studying the right material 

• nonstop talking
• withdrawal
• fidgeting
• dread
• deep concern about a personal reflection on you
• extreme quietness
• inappropriate laughter
• extreme lack of patience
• self “put-down”
• lack of concentration
• change in appetite
• high degree of confusion
• nausea
• sweaty palms
• sleeplessness
• nose bleeds
• memory blocks
• increased and noticeable worry
• anger
• boasting
• inadequate preparation

Question 11

write down 5 techniques to help your brain

Answer 11

1. get oxygen and exercise
2. breath deeply for better thinking
3. eat good food in small amounts regularly
4. drink lot of fresh water
5. imagine yourself succeeding