Study Smarter, Not Longer!

Question 1

Which of these are good strategies to start studying for a test/exam?

Accepted Answer

Redo old homework/quizzes/tests., Start early (NOT the night before! NO CRAMMING!!), Get a good night’s sleep!!, Create a practice test for yourself/your study buddy.

Question 2

What's the BEST strategy to stay on top of your school work & prepare for tests/exams?

Accepted Answer

Create and maintain a study schedule.

Question 3

What are some benefits of STUDYING DAILY (instead of cramming, for example)?

Accepted Answer

Can review material more often (good for memorization)., Easier to process & memorize info studied in smaller chunks., Can ask for help (teacher, friend, etc.) if stuck on a topic, It's less overwhelming to study bit by bit!

Question 4

What are some strategies to pay attention & stay focused in class?

Accepted Answer

Take notes by paraphrasing conversations/lectures/info., Use an accountability partner., Have visual reminders to pay attention., Ask myself questions to bring myself back to the task.

Question 5

What kind of music is BEST OF ALL for studying?

Accepted Answer

No music.

Question 6

You're stuck on a question... what can you do?!

Accepted Answer

Write down key ideas/concepts I know about the topic., Ask my teacher for help/hints :), Envision myself in the room where I studied that info!

Question 7

Which of these strategies are NOT effective study methods? WHY?

Accepted Answer

Trying to study near an activity I enjoy (e.g. Trivia night), Studying infront of a TV., Studying with headphones on., Studying with a friend who's not studying the same subject.

Question 8

What are some good strategies for MEMORIZATION?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrase information!, Chunk (break of into smaller pieces, then memorize)., Music/rhyme (e.g. periodic table song) and/or mnemonics., Recite & repeat (out loud, in your head, etc.)

Question 9

You have a hard time waking up for school on Monday mornings. What can you do?

Accepted Answer

Don't go to bed super late on Saturday and Sunday., Take naps on the weekend if you stay up late & wake up early, Don't sleep in too late on the weekends.

Question 10

On average, approximately how many hours of sleep do adolescents need each night?

Accepted Answer

8-10 hours

Question 11

What are some strategies to regulate your stress when doing homework or on a test/exam?

Accepted Answer

Turn over homework/test for a bit., Write down what I know (Venn diagrams/graphs/charts/etc)., Take a mini-break/time-out., Take a few deep breaths (biofeedback technique).

Question 12

How can you prepare for/have an effective GROUP study session?

Accepted Answer

Come prepared with pre-made quizzes/questions., Ask questions/discuss things!, Decide what you will focus on (math, science, history...), Food! Who brings the snacks? What snacks?

Question 13

Why is it GOOD to take a break when studying?

Accepted Answer

Skipping breaks can lead to exhaustion and stress!, Regular breaks improve productivity & creativity., It's a good chance to get a healthy snack (brain food!).

Question 14

What are some common TIME WASTERS that you should try to avoid? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

Social media (Instagram, Twitter, Netflix, etc.)!, Lack of organization (eg. not having all necessary material)

Question 15

When creating a study schedule, what information should your schedule include?

Accepted Answer

Extra-curricular activities (sports, dance, competitions...), Recreational activities (family dinners, movie nights...)., Study & review dates., Exam dates.

Question 16

What should you take into consideration when prepping for a study session? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Comfy clothes., Location (quiet space, all necessary materials present)., Time (duration of studying and breaks), Snacks (healthy snacks!).

Question 17

Why is it important to read over a question TWICE before I start completing it?

Accepted Answer

May pick up on something (tricky) that you missed initially., Process & understand the question better., Highlight key words/ideas the second time you read it.

Question 18

You want to study but feel restless/demotivated: what can you do to get into the mood to study?

Accepted Answer

Study with a buddy., Exercise :), Listen to motivating music/dance it out!, Look over previous tests/homework that you did well on.

Question 19

Depending on what kind of learner I am, the first thing I should do when I start a test is...

Accepted Answer

Skim the questions to get an overview of what it's about., Look at how many questions there are and plan my time., Write anything that's hard for me to remember (e.g.formula).

Question 20

When it comes to studying, WHEN is it best to listen to music (that would help your studies)?

Accepted Answer

Right before your start studying.

Question 21

When I don't know how to answer a question on a test, I should...

Accepted Answer

Aks my teacher for help/hints., Skip it and come back to it later.

Question 22

How long should a study session be (not counting breaks)?

Accepted Answer

About 45 minutes., About 30 minutes.

Question 23

How can you successfully complete a MULTIPLE CHOICE question?

Accepted Answer

Treat every possible answer as a True or False answer., Put an X on answer you are CERTAIN are wrong., Look at other parts of the test if unsure of an answer.

Question 24

Which exam should your start studying for first?

Accepted Answer

The subject that is hardest for me :(, The subject with the most content to memorize.

Question 25

There are 2 MAIN categories of distractions to be aware of when studying. Name 1 & give an ex.

Accepted Answer

External distractions., Internal distractions.

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