January 2015
Volume 2, Issue 1
Study Skills
Liberty Christian School Talent Development Lab
Improved
Grades
• “Research
indicates that
many students
perform poorly
in their studies
because they
never learned
how to study.”
Study Skills are Key to Academic Success
“Study skills are fundamental to
academic competence. Effective
study skills are associated with
positive outcomes across
multiple academic content
areas and for diverse learners.”
http://www.taketenn.
“Academic competence is
associated with
the knowledge and
application of effective
study skills. Capable
students at all grade levels
may experience difficulty in
school, not because they lack
ability, but because they lack
good study skills. Although
some students develop study
com/why-teachstudy-skills/
• “Standardized
test scores
substantiate this
fact.”
http://www.taketenn.
com/why-teachstudy-skills/
Individual
Highlights:
Memory
2
Taking Notes
3
Taking Exams
4
Websites/books 5
Apps
6
skills independently, even
normally achieving students
may go through school
without having acquired
effective approaches for
studying (Nicaise &
Gettinger,1995).
Implementing study-skills
instruction relies on an
understanding of the
theoretical foundation for
teaching and using study
skills, as well as knowledge
of current research on the
effectiveness of study
strategies.” “Study skills
are viewed as academic
enablers; they function as
critical tools for learning.
Study skills encompass a
range of coordinated
cognitive skills and
processes that enhance the
effectiveness and
efficiency of students’
learning (Devine, 1987)”
http://www.wce.wwu.edu/Depts/
SPED/Forms/Kens%20Readings
/Instruction/Instruct%20Contributi
ons%20of%20study%20skills%2
0Gettinger%202002.pdf
Memory Techniques
“While memory is crucial
for all of us, there is no
time during which memory
demands are greater than
the school years.”
http://www.cdl.org/resourcelibrary/articles/memory.php
Memory Techniques
include: “
Acronyms
An acronym is a very
common memory
device. It uses an
abbreviation that takes
the first letter in each
word to be
remembered to form a
new word. Check out
the familiar acronyms
below. What do they
stand for? NOTE:
Some acronyms use
two letters from one
word.
RAM
CPU
PBS
NATO
Acrostics
Although you probably
never heard the term
"acrostic," you are
familiar with its use.
An acrostic is very
similar to an acronym.
However, instead of
using the first letters
to spell a single word,
these letters are used
to spell different words
that form a sentence
or memorable phrase.
The classification
scheme for living
things might be a
familiar acrostic: King
Philip Came Over For
Great Spaghetti is a
difficult phrase to
forget. Therefore, it
remains a great tool
for remembering:
Kingdom, phylum,
class, order, family,
genus, species.”
Study Skills
Page 2 of 6
More Memory Techniques
“Chunking
Chunking is another
memory trick that
helps recall by limiting
items to smaller
"chunks." For example,
a phone number is
often remembered
(and recited) as three
distinct chunks such as
202-931-8956.
Memorizing these
three discrete chunks
is more effective than
memorizing a series of
Pictures can be lasting
impressions. Make
pictures in your mind of
what you want to
remember.
10 numbers
(2029318956). What's
your social security
number? Chances are
you've chunked its
recall into three or four
separate number
series. So which chunk
size is best? Design a
strategy for inquiry
that would explore the
most effective chunk
size in memorizing a
series of numbers.
Then, employ friends
and family to assist in
your research”
http://www.pbs.org/saf/1402/teac
hing/teaching2.htm
Memory games are important to boast a
child’s memory.
Free memory games can be found at these
web-sites.
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/chmemory.html
http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/games/memory/
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/memory_games.html
http://www.memozor.com/memory-game-online-free/for-kids
http://www.kidsmathgamesonline.com/memory.html
Repetition
“Repetition is a technique for
remembering facts in which
you read, write, and say the
facts a number of times. Use
repetition when you want to
remember a few facts, usually
not more than four or five
facts.
How to use repetition
1.
Read the facts.
2. Write the facts.
3. Say the facts
4. Repeat the steps
three or more
times.”
Page 3 of 6
Graphic Organizer
“Graphic Organizers are
visual techniques for
remembering information
that contains a topic,
subtopics, and details.
Use a graphic Organizer
when you want to show
how a topic, subtopics and
details go together.
How to use graphic
organizers
1.
https://www.google.com/search?q=graphic+organizer+examples
&sa=X&espv=2&biw=1440&bih=732&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=un
Write the topic for the
information you need
to remember.
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2. Write the subtopics
for the topic.
3. Write the details for
each subtopic.
4. 4.Draw a graphic
organizer that shows
how the topic,
subtopics, and details
are related.”
Teaching Learning Strategies and Study Skills
Stephen S. Strichart
Charles T. Mangrum II
Taking Notes
“Signal words and
Signal statement are
often given during a
lecture. Listen for some of
these words:
Examples of words and
statements are listed
below.
First, Second, Next,
Finally.
“Here is something you
should know.”
“I wouldn’t forget this
point, if I were you.”
“Remember this.”
“This is particularly
important.”
“There are five things you
have to know.”
“Abbreviating words
and statements are a
good way to increase your
notetaking speed.
@ (at) or (about)
# number”:
Teaching Learning Strategies and Study skills Stephen S.
Strichart.
Abbreviation is a short
way of writing something.
Word
Abbreviation
English
Eng
Month
mo
Vocabulary
voc
Statement: Federal
Bureau of Investigation is
commonly abbreviated
FBI.
Use Symbols for what is
being said:
b/c (because)
w/ (with) w/o (without)
“Listen for Key information
-
Why is it important
-
How might that
information be used in
your class?
-
How might the
information be used
on a test?
-
Is this information a
basis for other
information:?
-
Could this information
be used as content for
an essay?”
Improving your Study Skills by Shelley O’Hara
“Use the fewest words
to write the meaning of
what is being said or
draw a picture for the
concept of what is being
said.”
Study Skills
Page 4 of 6
SQRW for Reading and Taking NOTES
“SurveyQuestionRead- In this step you
from Text
read to find the answers to
“Too much work and not
enough time to do it?”
In this Step you read to
learn what a textbook
chapter is about. You
read the :
Title.
“Change the way in
which you use the time
you have.”
Introduction.
Headings.
Summary or conclusion
In this step you form
questions that help you
understand what to look
for as you read: Use the
words who, what, where,
when, why, or how to
change headings into
questions.
your questions.
Write – In this step you
write your answers.”
Teaching Learning Strategies and Study skills
Stephen S. Strichart.
Write the question (s)
Make Good Use of Study Time
“-Use an assignment note
book and calendar.
-Take short breaks when
you feel tired.
- Have a planned study
time.
-Avoid daydreaming.
-Review your notes before
beginning an assignment.
-Begin with the hardest
assignment.
-Finish one assignment
before going on to
another.
http://studyandjobs.com/study-skills/
Directions- Read directions
carefully
Examine- Examine the
entire test
Time- Decide how much
time you need
Easiest- Answer the
easiest first
Review- Review your
answers
-Write down question to
ask your teacher.
-Work on long-term
assignments.
Teaching Learning Strategies and Study skills
Stephen S. Strichart.
-Make sure your place of
Taking Exams
1.
DETER Strategy for Test
-Have a ‘study buddy’
when you get stuck.
study is quiet, not
distracting, has good light,
is comfortable, has all
needed work materials,
has a desk or table large
enough to work at
effectively and can be
used whenever needed.”
“Prepare early. Start
-Day 2 Think of
at least 5 days head to
begin studying.
questions your teacher
might ask and write
them out.
- Day 5 Read your
textbook notes and
class notes. Highlight
information for the test.
-Day 4 Use
remembering
strategies.
- Day 1. Review all
notes as you are
going to school.
2.
-Day 3 Rewrite the
information as briefly
as you can and use
remembering
strategies at least
twice on this day.
3.
Learn what the test
will cover. Ask your
teacher what will be
covered on the test
and what will not be
covered on the test.
Ask your teacher
what type of test will
be given: multiple
choice, true/false,
matching,
completion, or
essay.
4.
Gather the
information you will
need for a test and
ask your teacher to
explain anything
you do not
understand.
5.
Use remembering
strategies.”
Teaching Learning Strategies and Study
skills Stephen S. Strichart.
Study Skills Websites and Books
Page 5 of 6
Good Websites for Study Skills
http://www.nhheaf.org/index.asp?page=pl_studyskills
http://www.academiclearninglabs.com/2012/12/importance-developing-good-study-skills/
http://ecampus.nwfsc.edu/dlstudytips04studyskills.cfm
http://www.adprima.com/studyout.htm
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=bring-science-home-mnemonics
http://psychology.about.com/od/cognitivepsychology/tp/memory_tips.htm
http://www.learningassistance.com/2006/january/mnemonics.html
http://college.cengage.com/collegesurvival/wong/essential_study/5e/students/weblinks/06.html
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/chmemory.html
http://www.cdl.org/articles/what-will-improve-a-students-memory/
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2F
store.taketenn.com%2Fmedia%2Fcatalog%2Fcategory
http://www.southington.k12.oh.us/StudySkills.aspx
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http://www.wce.wwu.edu/Depts/SPED/Forms/Kens%20Readings/Instruction/Instruct%20Contributions%20of%
20study%20skills%20Gettinger%202002.pdf
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&zoom=1&docid=TO_NgPQ_98eDlM&ei=9SR_VNILxozI
http://www.marshallcf.com/assets/book_reviews/Your%20Memory%20%20How%20it%20Works%20%20How%20to%20Improve%20it%20-%20Ver%202.pdf
BLWOgYAH&tbm=isch&ved=0CA0QMygFMAU4ZA&iact
=rc&uact=3&dur=4741&page=5&start=88&ndsp=25
https://www.examtime.com/blog/study-hacks/
http://www.memory-improvement-tips.com/best-study-skills.html
http://www.academictips.org/acad/
Books on Study Skills
with Learning Disabilities,
Learning to Learn, Revised
Study Smart, Study Less: Earn
Attention Deficit Disorders...
Edition: Strengthening Study
Better Grades and Higher Test
Oct 27, 2001
by Stephen S.
Skills & Brain Power
That Get Fast Results,...
Jul 5, 2011
Strichart and Charles T.
by Gloria Frender and Charlotte
Mangrum
Bosarge
by Anne Crossman
$38.79 paperback
Paperback $4.15
Scores, Learn Study Habits
$8.77 paperback
Nov 1, 2003
$7.30 used
Middle School Study Skills
Nov 8, 2004
Study Smart!: Ready-to-Use
Reading/Study Skills Activities
The Organized Student:
for Grades 5-12
Jul 20, 1990
Teaching Children the Skills
by Gary W. Abbamont
Beyond
and Antoinette Brescher
Jul 5, 2005
$8.26 paperback
by Donna Goldberg and Jennifer
for Success in School and
Zwiebel
Teaching Learning Strategies
and Study Skills To Students
Paperback $11.23
by John Ernst
Paperback $ 14.29
The Art of Learning Skills: A
Simple Handbook to Improve
your Learning Techniques
(Memory Improvement, Selfdiscipline, Learning Guide,
Learning, personal skills, Study
skills, fast learning)
Kindle Price: $2.99
A winner is someone
who recognizes his
God-given talents,
works his tail off to
develop them into
skills, and uses these
skills to accomplish
his goals.
Larry Bird
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ills.html#G1IqtbzgiUfZkcFC.99
Life Scribe Pens are
great to record your notes.
Tables can be a helpful
tool at home or at school
Visual times can keep
your child on task
.
Liberty Christian School
Talent Development Lab
Mission: Liberty Christian
School is a Christ-centered
community where students
receive an excellent education
based on biblical truth.
Vision: Liberty Christian
School will equip every
student to passionately impact
the world for Christ.
If children do not learn the
way we teach them,
then we must teach them the
way they learn.
Study Skills Aides
http://quizlet.com/
Free Flashcards
Quizlet's flashcards,
tests, and study games
make learning fun and
engaging for students of
all ages.
http://www.eduplace.com/
graphicorganizer/
http://www.studystack.co
m/
Create your own graphic
organizer to take notes
http://openstudy.com/
Get help and meet other
students. It’s a free
community. Need help?
Apps for Students: Study Skills
Ask a question, and get
an answer from a
student.
http://www.enotes.com/
From literature to math
to science, we offer
access to thousands of
study guides and
practice quizzes, along
with a vibrant community
of students and teachers
to answer your
questions.
http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/assistive-technology-education/apps-students-ld-organizationstudy
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