Study Strategies
By: Ms. Freeman
Check your study skills
O I set a positive mood for my studies
and schedule a productive time to
study, find a less distracting space,
etc.
O Choose one of the following:
O 5-Always
O 4-Most of the time
O 3-Half of the time
O 2-Sometimes when I think of it
O 1-Never
I vary my study activities to include
not just reading, but also group
discussions and hands-on work.
O 5-Always
O 4-Most of the time
O 3-Half of the time
O 2-Sometimes when I think of it
O 1-Never
I organize and centralize notes and
assignments, both in a notebook
and in a folder on my computer.
O 5-Always
O 4-Most of the time
O 3-Half of the time
O 2-Sometimes when I think of it
O 1-Never
Each week I dedicate a short time to
review my notes and assignments,
and then evaluate my progress.
O 5-Always
O 4-Most of the time
O 3-Half of the time
O 2-Sometimes when I think of it
O 1-Never
Before each class or study session I
review the assignment and my notes.
O 5-Always
O 4-Most of the time
O 3-Half of the time
O 2-Sometimes when I think of it
O 1-Never
After each class lecture, as quickly as
possible, I review and organize my
notes.
O 5-Always
O 4-Most of the time
O 3-Half of the time
O 2-Sometimes when I think of it
O 1-Never
After studying a unit, I transfer
what I have learned into my own
words and examples.
O 5-Always
O 4-Most of the time
O 3-Half of the time
O 2-Sometimes when I think of it
O 1-Never
I mark what I do not understand,
and seek alternatives (teacher help,
peer help, websites, etc.) to help.
O 5-Always
O 4-Most of the time
O 3-Half of the time
O 2-Sometimes when I think of it
O 1-Never
I separate out vocabulary and
concepts that are new to me,
define them on note cards, and
talk about them in study groups.
O 5-Always
O 4-Most of the time
O 3-Half of the time
O 2-Sometimes when I think of it
O 1-Never
I reward myself for
assignments well done.
O 5-Always
O 4-Most of the time
O 3-Half of the time
O 2-Sometimes when I think of it
O 1-Never
Add up your score 
O 45-50 points- Your study habits reflect excellent
strategies! If your grades don’t reflect them, talk to your
teacher or study with someone from your class.
O 40-44 points- Your study habits reflect excellent
strategies. Review one subject and one item at a time.
Make time in your day to review material.
O 35-39 points- You may have some good habits, but
there is room for improvement. Select one particular
question and focus on improving that one. For example,
time management and place.
O 30-34 points- There is room for improvement. Get
the most out of your study strategies. Make time
everyday to review or look over material. The more
you look things over, the more you will remember! 
O Below 29 points- Come up with a study strategy
that will work for you. If that one does not work,
then just try another one  Ask teachers, or peers,
for help studying, or coming up with strategies. 
Study Habits
O Take responsibility for yourself
O You need to recognize priorities, time, & resources
O Put first things first
O Follow up on priorities and try not to get distracted
from your goals
O Discover when you study best
O Morning, afternoon, or evening?
O Find a space where you can focus and be
productive, especially for your most difficult
study challenges.
O Think of everything as a win-win situation
O When you contribute your best to class you will benefit,
you can help other students, and you may surprise
yourself 
O Your grade is also a reflection of this as well 
O Look for better solutions to problems
O If you don’t understand the material, consult with
the teacher, a tutor, a classmate, or a study group.
O Challenge yourself! 
How are you going to study?
O Think about your schedule and when you
have time to study
O Pick a place in your home, or classroom,
where you will not be distracted
O When in doubt, ask questions! 