WE WANT TO TEACH YOUR CHILD TO SLANT IN CLASS.
S (sit up)
L (lean forward)
A (Ask GOOD questions)
N (Nod at the teacher to show understanding)
T (Take Notes)
TOP TEN STUDY HABITS
1. Use a Planner---no excuses.
In college and in life, today’s students will use electronic planners. However, in middle and high school, they will have to rely on planners.
2. Have a Set Study Time.
Study times will probably have to vary with the weeks activities, but each day needs to have an assigned study time. Homework should be completed in two hours or less.
Students need to use a few hours on the weekends for reading and taking notes so that the weekdays do not become overwhelming.
3. NO PHONE CALLS, NO TEXTING, NO SURFING FACEBOOK, NO TV.
You probably will not have much luck convincing your student to turn off the music, so don’t fight that battle. However, all other electronic distractions need to be turned off. All the research shows that distractions do just that—they distract.
4. Study for 20 to 30 minutes. Take a ten minute break.
Students can be “doing homework” for three hours, go to bed an hour later than they should, and still not have an assignment completed. When they mix study time and break time, efficiency decreases. If students have severe focus problems, they should start with 12 or 15 minute chunks.
5. Have a Well-Stocked and Quiet Study Area .
Students do not need to study at the kitchen table, but if they do, they need to have all their materials close at hand. Running back and forth to sharpen pencils or to find a reference material is like trying to cook dinner with some of the ingredients still in the store or the freezer. Make sure the study area is quiet and free from traffic. Checking on students is a good idea, but they need to feel they are going about their work independently.
6. Plan Backwards for Tests and Projects.
As soon as a teacher assigns a project or posts a test date, students need to plan backwards. For projects, plan from the day before the project is due. That way, they have given themselves time for computer glitches, etc. For tests, the night before should be a complete review, and the two or three nights before should be reviews of sections or concepts. Trying to cram only increases stress and may also result in not completing an assignment from another class. You never know when you might have a headache or a family emergency. Even if they did not get time for that final review, they have still studied and will feel prepared. Most test anxiety is caused by students not feeling “ready” for an exam. Studying over time reduces stress and allows the student to check with the teacher if she discovers she is confused about something that will be on the test.
S (sit up)
L (lean forward)
A (Ask GOOD questions)
N (Nod at the teacher to show understanding)
T (Take Notes)
TOP TEN STUDY HABITS
1. Use a Planner---no excuses.
In college and in life, today’s students will use electronic planners. However, in middle and high school, they will have to rely on planners.
2. Have a Set Study Time.
Study times will probably have to vary with the weeks activities, but each day needs to have an assigned study time. Homework should be completed in two hours or less.
Students need to use a few hours on the weekends for reading and taking notes so that the weekdays do not become overwhelming.
3. NO PHONE CALLS, NO TEXTING, NO SURFING FACEBOOK, NO TV.
You probably will not have much luck convincing your student to turn off the music, so don’t fight that battle. However, all other electronic distractions need to be turned off. All the research shows that distractions do just that—they distract.
4. Study for 20 to 30 minutes. Take a ten minute break.
Students can be “doing homework” for three hours, go to bed an hour later than they should, and still not have an assignment completed. When they mix study time and break time, efficiency decreases. If students have severe focus problems, they should start with 12 or 15 minute chunks.
5. Have a Well-Stocked and Quiet Study Area .
Students do not need to study at the kitchen table, but if they do, they need to have all their materials close at hand. Running back and forth to sharpen pencils or to find a reference material is like trying to cook dinner with some of the ingredients still in the store or the freezer. Make sure the study area is quiet and free from traffic. Checking on students is a good idea, but they need to feel they are going about their work independently.
6. Plan Backwards for Tests and Projects.
As soon as a teacher assigns a project or posts a test date, students need to plan backwards. For projects, plan from the day before the project is due. That way, they have given themselves time for computer glitches, etc. For tests, the night before should be a complete review, and the two or three nights before should be reviews of sections or concepts. Trying to cram only increases stress and may also result in not completing an assignment from another class. You never know when you might have a headache or a family emergency. Even if they did not get time for that final review, they have still studied and will feel prepared. Most test anxiety is caused by students not feeling “ready” for an exam. Studying over time reduces stress and allows the student to check with the teacher if she discovers she is confused about something that will be on the test.
L (lean forward)
A (Ask GOOD questions)
N (Nod at the teacher to show understanding)
T (Take Notes)
TOP TEN STUDY HABITS
1. Use a Planner---no excuses.
In college and in life, today’s students will use electronic planners. However, in middle and high school, they will have to rely on planners.
2. Have a Set Study Time.
Study times will probably have to vary with the weeks activities, but each day needs to have an assigned study time. Homework should be completed in two hours or less.
Students need to use a few hours on the weekends for reading and taking notes so that the weekdays do not become overwhelming.
3. NO PHONE CALLS, NO TEXTING, NO SURFING FACEBOOK, NO TV.
You probably will not have much luck convincing your student to turn off the music, so don’t fight that battle. However, all other electronic distractions need to be turned off. All the research shows that distractions do just that—they distract.
4. Study for 20 to 30 minutes. Take a ten minute break.
Students can be “doing homework” for three hours, go to bed an hour later than they should, and still not have an assignment completed. When they mix study time and break time, efficiency decreases. If students have severe focus problems, they should start with 12 or 15 minute chunks.
5. Have a Well-Stocked and Quiet Study Area .
Students do not need to study at the kitchen table, but if they do, they need to have all their materials close at hand. Running back and forth to sharpen pencils or to find a reference material is like trying to cook dinner with some of the ingredients still in the store or the freezer. Make sure the study area is quiet and free from traffic. Checking on students is a good idea, but they need to feel they are going about their work independently.
6. Plan Backwards for Tests and Projects.
As soon as a teacher assigns a project or posts a test date, students need to plan backwards. For projects, plan from the day before the project is due. That way, they have given themselves time for computer glitches, etc. For tests, the night before should be a complete review, and the two or three nights before should be reviews of sections or concepts. Trying to cram only increases stress and may also result in not completing an assignment from another class. You never know when you might have a headache or a family emergency. Even if they did not get time for that final review, they have still studied and will feel prepared. Most test anxiety is caused by students not feeling “ready” for an exam. Studying over time reduces stress and allows the student to check with the teacher if she discovers she is confused about something that will be on the test.
A (Ask GOOD questions)
N (Nod at the teacher to show understanding)
T (Take Notes)
TOP TEN STUDY HABITS
1. Use a Planner---no excuses.
In college and in life, today’s students will use electronic planners. However, in middle and high school, they will have to rely on planners.
2. Have a Set Study Time.
Study times will probably have to vary with the weeks activities, but each day needs to have an assigned study time. Homework should be completed in two hours or less.
Students need to use a few hours on the weekends for reading and taking notes so that the weekdays do not become overwhelming.
3. NO PHONE CALLS, NO TEXTING, NO SURFING FACEBOOK, NO TV.
You probably will not have much luck convincing your student to turn off the music, so don’t fight that battle. However, all other electronic distractions need to be turned off. All the research shows that distractions do just that—they distract.
4. Study for 20 to 30 minutes. Take a ten minute break.
Students can be “doing homework” for three hours, go to bed an hour later than they should, and still not have an assignment completed. When they mix study time and break time, efficiency decreases. If students have severe focus problems, they should start with 12 or 15 minute chunks.
5. Have a Well-Stocked and Quiet Study Area .
Students do not need to study at the kitchen table, but if they do, they need to have all their materials close at hand. Running back and forth to sharpen pencils or to find a reference material is like trying to cook dinner with some of the ingredients still in the store or the freezer. Make sure the study area is quiet and free from traffic. Checking on students is a good idea, but they need to feel they are going about their work independently.
6. Plan Backwards for Tests and Projects.
As soon as a teacher assigns a project or posts a test date, students need to plan backwards. For projects, plan from the day before the project is due. That way, they have given themselves time for computer glitches, etc. For tests, the night before should be a complete review, and the two or three nights before should be reviews of sections or concepts. Trying to cram only increases stress and may also result in not completing an assignment from another class. You never know when you might have a headache or a family emergency. Even if they did not get time for that final review, they have still studied and will feel prepared. Most test anxiety is caused by students not feeling “ready” for an exam. Studying over time reduces stress and allows the student to check with the teacher if she discovers she is confused about something that will be on the test.
N (Nod at the teacher to show understanding)
T (Take Notes)
TOP TEN STUDY HABITS
1. Use a Planner---no excuses.
In college and in life, today’s students will use electronic planners. However, in middle and high school, they will have to rely on planners.
2. Have a Set Study Time.
Study times will probably have to vary with the weeks activities, but each day needs to have an assigned study time. Homework should be completed in two hours or less.
Students need to use a few hours on the weekends for reading and taking notes so that the weekdays do not become overwhelming.
3. NO PHONE CALLS, NO TEXTING, NO SURFING FACEBOOK, NO TV.
You probably will not have much luck convincing your student to turn off the music, so don’t fight that battle. However, all other electronic distractions need to be turned off. All the research shows that distractions do just that—they distract.
4. Study for 20 to 30 minutes. Take a ten minute break.
Students can be “doing homework” for three hours, go to bed an hour later than they should, and still not have an assignment completed. When they mix study time and break time, efficiency decreases. If students have severe focus problems, they should start with 12 or 15 minute chunks.
5. Have a Well-Stocked and Quiet Study Area .
Students do not need to study at the kitchen table, but if they do, they need to have all their materials close at hand. Running back and forth to sharpen pencils or to find a reference material is like trying to cook dinner with some of the ingredients still in the store or the freezer. Make sure the study area is quiet and free from traffic. Checking on students is a good idea, but they need to feel they are going about their work independently.
6. Plan Backwards for Tests and Projects.
As soon as a teacher assigns a project or posts a test date, students need to plan backwards. For projects, plan from the day before the project is due. That way, they have given themselves time for computer glitches, etc. For tests, the night before should be a complete review, and the two or three nights before should be reviews of sections or concepts. Trying to cram only increases stress and may also result in not completing an assignment from another class. You never know when you might have a headache or a family emergency. Even if they did not get time for that final review, they have still studied and will feel prepared. Most test anxiety is caused by students not feeling “ready” for an exam. Studying over time reduces stress and allows the student to check with the teacher if she discovers she is confused about something that will be on the test.
T (Take Notes)
TOP TEN STUDY HABITS
1. Use a Planner---no excuses.
In college and in life, today’s students will use electronic planners. However, in middle and high school, they will have to rely on planners.
2. Have a Set Study Time.
Study times will probably have to vary with the weeks activities, but each day needs to have an assigned study time. Homework should be completed in two hours or less.
Students need to use a few hours on the weekends for reading and taking notes so that the weekdays do not become overwhelming.
3. NO PHONE CALLS, NO TEXTING, NO SURFING FACEBOOK, NO TV.
You probably will not have much luck convincing your student to turn off the music, so don’t fight that battle. However, all other electronic distractions need to be turned off. All the research shows that distractions do just that—they distract.
4. Study for 20 to 30 minutes. Take a ten minute break.
Students can be “doing homework” for three hours, go to bed an hour later than they should, and still not have an assignment completed. When they mix study time and break time, efficiency decreases. If students have severe focus problems, they should start with 12 or 15 minute chunks.
5. Have a Well-Stocked and Quiet Study Area .
Students do not need to study at the kitchen table, but if they do, they need to have all their materials close at hand. Running back and forth to sharpen pencils or to find a reference material is like trying to cook dinner with some of the ingredients still in the store or the freezer. Make sure the study area is quiet and free from traffic. Checking on students is a good idea, but they need to feel they are going about their work independently.
6. Plan Backwards for Tests and Projects.
As soon as a teacher assigns a project or posts a test date, students need to plan backwards. For projects, plan from the day before the project is due. That way, they have given themselves time for computer glitches, etc. For tests, the night before should be a complete review, and the two or three nights before should be reviews of sections or concepts. Trying to cram only increases stress and may also result in not completing an assignment from another class. You never know when you might have a headache or a family emergency. Even if they did not get time for that final review, they have still studied and will feel prepared. Most test anxiety is caused by students not feeling “ready” for an exam. Studying over time reduces stress and allows the student to check with the teacher if she discovers she is confused about something that will be on the test.
In college and in life, today’s students will use electronic planners. However, in middle and high school, they will have to rely on planners.
2. Have a Set Study Time.Study times will probably have to vary with the weeks activities, but each day needs to have an assigned study time. Homework should be completed in two hours or less. Students need to use a few hours on the weekends for reading and taking notes so that the weekdays do not become overwhelming.
3. NO PHONE CALLS, NO TEXTING, NO SURFING FACEBOOK, NO TV.You probably will not have much luck convincing your student to turn off the music, so don’t fight that battle. However, all other electronic distractions need to be turned off. All the research shows that distractions do just that—they distract.
4. Study for 20 to 30 minutes. Take a ten minute break.
Students can be “doing homework” for three hours, go to bed an hour later than they should, and still not have an assignment completed. When they mix study time and break time, efficiency decreases. If students have severe focus problems, they should start with 12 or 15 minute chunks.
Students do not need to study at the kitchen table, but if they do, they need to have all their materials close at hand. Running back and forth to sharpen pencils or to find a reference material is like trying to cook dinner with some of the ingredients still in the store or the freezer. Make sure the study area is quiet and free from traffic. Checking on students is a good idea, but they need to feel they are going about their work independently.
As soon as a teacher assigns a project or posts a test date, students need to plan backwards. For projects, plan from the day before the project is due. That way, they have given themselves time for computer glitches, etc. For tests, the night before should be a complete review, and the two or three nights before should be reviews of sections or concepts. Trying to cram only increases stress and may also result in not completing an assignment from another class. You never know when you might have a headache or a family emergency. Even if they did not get time for that final review, they have still studied and will feel prepared. Most test anxiety is caused by students not feeling “ready” for an exam. Studying over time reduces stress and allows the student to check with the teacher if she discovers she is confused about something that will be on the test.
