Study Skills

Foundations

• I will not talk on the phone, watch television or surf the Internet while I do any work, reading, or studying
• I will not throw away any materials that might be used for a review
• I will go through any materials I have the night before an exam
• I will do any review sheets that my teacher gives me
• I will do my readings and keep up with my workload
• I will go to any resources suggested by my teacher, such as tutorials, libraries, or websites

Basics

• I will do my work, reading, and studying in the least distracting place available to me
• I will look for study activities that I like to do
• I will start the review process in advance of an exam
• I will create materials for quick review the several minutes before an exam
• I will do all the activities that are required and suggested by my teachers
• I will keep up with my readings and workload so that I space out the times that I think about topics I need to know
• I will identify resources that are convenient for me to use and will use them

Advanced

• I will actively create a distraction free space to do my work, reading, and studying with good lighting
• I will use activities that are suited to my needs and learning styles
• I will start the review process so far in advance of an exam that the night before I do not feel stressed
• In addition to what is required and suggested, I will make time to study and learn about the subject myself in whatever manner I choose
• I will create my own questions and interests and use resources that are suited to my preferences to answer them