Study Skills for High School Students 2009 Table of Contents: Time Management Tips Organization How to use your Agenda Book Sample Agenda Book Page How to study vocabulary Writing a Thesis Statement and How to Support It Reading for Understanding Taking notes on readings Note Taking Strategies Test Preparation Strategies—TOP TEN Reviewing Your Work and Self-Assessing 3 4 6 7 8 9 11 13 15 16 17 Time Management Tips 1. Set goals for yourself: short and long term 2. Record assignments: Use an agenda book or pocket calendar. 3. Make a “to do” list daily: Prioritize what you want to accomplish that day. 4. Use spare time wisely: Read on the bus ride when going home, to games or while waiting for practice to begin. Also when given class time to begin your homework, USE IT!!! 5. It is okay to say “NO” to interruptions: Keep focused on your goals!!! For example, if an employer asks you to work an extra shift it is okay to say no if you are preparing for a quiz or test the next day. 6. Find the right time and place: Know how you learn best, what time of the day you concentrate the best as well as choosing an environment that will make you successful. 7. Get plenty of sleep: Lack of sleep can make you irritable and less productive. Plan your time so that you are in bed at a decent hour. Organization You overslept! As you leave your bedroom, you trip over a pile of dirty laundry and snag a pen from the floor. Your History project that’s due today is com ...
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