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LIFE ORIENTATION
TOPIC : STUDY SKILLS
TERM 2 : WEEK 1 – 4
GRADE : 11
Compiled by : Thekiso J.S.
District : D15/ Tshwane West
Mind –Mapping of the Sub -topics
Applying own
STUDY SKILLS
Process of
Assessment
Study Strategies-
Approach
Examination Writing
skills
Study Styles-
Approaches Study skills- how
learning takes place
Time Management
Skills
Annual Study Plan
Goal- setting Skills
Study
Health
Fitness
CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE
TERMS DEFINITION
Study Skills Are methods one uses to remember or memorise
what has been studied. Ability to study and learn
that comes from training, experience and practice.
Study Styles
A particular way of doing something
Study Strategies
Are plans to study more effectively in order to
achieve one’s study goals
STUDY SMARTER NOT HARDER!
CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE
TERMS DEFINITION
Study Methods The process of subject which helps you to remember work .A
systematic way of making work more effective and efficient.
Effective Learning The success in producing a desired or intended result in
learning
Nerve Cells/Neurons Are specialised cells transmitting the nerve impulses
Right- site brain domain The dominant and strong right site of the brain
Left-site brain domain The dominant and strong left site of the brain
STUDY SKILLS TERM 2- WEEK 1
CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE
TERMS DEFINITION
SQ3R Methods A five- step method of reading and comprehension
Survey Read quickly through the whole chapter
Recite Say aloud all the main point
Review
Theory
Multiple Intelligence Theory
Test yourself
A system of ideas intended to explain something
A theory describing the different ways learners learn to acquire
information
STUDY SKILLS : TERM 2- WEEK 1
STUDY SKILLS
RIGHT-SITE BRAIN
1. Focuses on visual,
feelings, movement,
music and problem-
solving.
2. Work on the
strengthens
3. Keep organised
notes
4. Get bored to
listening and prefers
literature To create a studying pathway you need to : learn, solve
problems, recall, read, think, calculate, write and reflect
on daily basis
By practising, repeating , revising and linking what you
are learning you become better.
LEFT- SITE BRAIN
1. Focuses on
language, maths,
thinking, analysis,
numbers and
words
2. Uses mind- maps,
organised, use
study plan,
manage time,
finish what you
start and focuses
on topics
3. Prefers listening,
grammer and self-
study.
Examine how learning takes place.
The brain is designed to learn
Nerve cells/Neurons are connected to send messages
Learning shapes the brain
The brain continue to think, learn, remember and explore
The more you learn the better you will be at learning
Left Brain vs Right Brain
BRAIN LATERALIZATION
How are you using your brain?
STUDY SKILLS Reflect on the effectiveness of learning
TERM 2- WEEK 1
Learning will improve
With referral to the marks obtained
per term per subject
Utilise the Study timetable
Study in a quiet place
Use visuals
Use summaries
Getting enough sleep
Practice Note taking
STUDY SKILLS Reflect on the effectiveness of learning
TERM 2- WEEK 1
Timeous Studying for tests
Timeous studying for examinations
Ensure Time management
Complete the work immediately upon receival
Practice the examination techniques
Use the best learning styles
Organise your work
Revise your work
Use your voice to remember
STUDY SKILLS How learning can be more effective
TERM 2- WEEK 1
Divide or organise your work
Number all the points
Start studying very early
Study well before the examination
Use previous question papers as a guide
Learn something new on daily basis
Always make your work visual
Draw pictures and cartons.
STUDY SKILLS TERM 2- WEEK 1
SOME OF THE POOR STUDY HABITS
Points not organised and numbered
Start studying a night before the
examination
Using Rote Learning on previous question
papers
Notes without visuals like pictures or
mind-maps
Studying the easiest content first
Studying the content that you do not
understand
Studying around loud noise
Studying while you are tired
POOR STUDY HABITS
GOOD AND BAD STUDY HABITS
STUDY STYLES TERM 2- WEEK 1
STUDY STYLES
3. Use Multiple Intelligence
Theory
6.For an example- if you
strength is spiritual you will
then learn better in Religion
and Belief perspectives.
4. Seven Learning styles:
Visual, musical, aural , verbal
, interpersonal, intrapersonal,
mathematical, kinaesthetic,
physical and spiritual.
1. Brain is unique and prefers to
learn in a particular way.
2.Base you learning styles on
your strengths.
5.If you know your stronger
Intelligence trait, you will find
out which learning style
works best for you.
Learning Styles
7 Study Styles
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
STUDY STRATEGIES TERM 2- WEEK 1
STUDY METHODS
Five- Step SQ3R Method
1. Survey-
2. Question
3. Read
4. Recite
5. Recall
How to study for your
Mathematics Examination ?
SEE THE NEXT SLIDE
Use the study methods to
allow you to :Read actively,
Answer questions, practice,
repeat and revise what you
learn
A way as to approach a specific
task in the light of the perceived
demands
Another strategy – SQ3R ( Survey, question, read, recite, recall )
TERM 2- WEEK 1
Studying for Mathematics Examination TERM 2- WEEK 1
Daily select the small section
Built on what you learned
Answer all the problems
Work on answering problems
In cases of wrong answers - keep on trying
Rewrite the difficult sections
List the formulas
Studying for Mathematics Examination TERM 2- WEEK 1
Ask yourself what you need
Relate the problem
Try to solve similar problems
Break the problem into smaller problems
Check each step of your solution
Retrace your steps
STUDYING MATHS
Study METHODS
TERM 2- WEEK 1
STUDY
METHODS
Essay Construction
Report writing. Short piece of
writing. The offer one idea at
time. Brainstorm you topic.
Outline and write your essay
Note – taking: to memorise
new information
Assignments
Write an introduction,
write a body, write a
conclusion, ensure the
continuity of ideas.
Selecting important
concepts and content
– Refer to 7 Criteria :
Self-sufficiency,
significance, validity,
interest, utility, learning,
feasibility
Mind-Mapping:
Diagram to visualise
information.it is
hierarchical. Must have
central idea, branches,
colours and keywords
Make Comparison: The
act of finding differences
and similarities
PQ4R METHOD
SQ4R METHOD
THIEVES STUDY METHOD
STUDY METHODS
Other Study Methods TERM 2- WEEK 1
STUDY METHODS Buddy System:
Studying with someone
where you share the
information
Verbal Encoding : Repeating
the information until it is
known
Auditory Approach: Re-
watching and listening to
the lesson
The Classic Note – taking:
Preferably the hand-written notes SMART Approach:
Task being specific,
measurable, achievable,
realistic and timely
Visual Approach: Use
graphs, mind-maps and
flow- charts to visualise
all the links between the
concepts
Mind-Mapping: Add facts
and ideas on a drawing
Make Comparison: Look
at similarities and
differences
USING DIFFERENCES SENSES WHILE STUDYING
STUDY METHODS
SMART APPROACH AUDITORY APPROACH VISUAL APPROACH
STUDY METHODS
VERBAL ENCODING MIND MAPPING BUDDY SYSTEM
MIXED METHODS
TERM 2 - Week 2 Examination writing skills and process of assessment
conceptual knowledge
CONCEPTS
DEFINITIONS
Examination
Writing skills
The learned skills that help learners to cope better
while writing the examination
Process of
assessment
Evaluation and Analysis of performance in an
assessment tasks
Distraction Something that makes it difficult to concentrate
TERM 2 - Week 2 Examination writing skills and process of assessment
HOW WELL DO YOU WRITE YOUR EXAMINATIONS
Read all the questions quickly
Plan your time
Check the correct numbering of your question paper
Check whether all questions have been answered
Check marks for each question
Check whether you must either select or answer all the questions
Read the instructions carefully
Write neatly
TERM 2 - Week 2 HOW TO ANSWER DIFFERENT TYPES OF
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
FOUR
APPROACHES
ON
ANSWERING
QUESTIONS
How to answer matching-
item questions- Read the
whole section. Start with
easiest matches. Cross out
matches. Choose the
alternatives that is closest
How to answer multiple-
choice question- Use
elimination. Underline the verb.
Turn a question into positive
How to do sentence
completion and short-answer
questions-Read sentence
carefully. Answer only what the
question is asking for.
How to answer case study
questions- Read each
question carefully. Plan your
answer. Support your answer
with evidence.
TERM 2 - Week 2 HOW TO ANSWER DIFFERENT TYPES OF EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
COMMON EXAMINATION ERRORS UNDERSTAND THE KEY WORDS
Answers wrongly numbered
Questions not read carefully
Give more than one answer for multiple –
choice questions
Answers are irrelevant to the topic
Examples or evidences requested are
ignored
Work is not neat
Space not left between answers and
hence it is difficult to add answers
Know the definitions of the following terms:
analyse, define, discuss, explain, interpret,
in your opinion, list, match, outline, prove,
state, summarise, trace, give, calculate
and complete.
TERM 2 - Week 2 PROCESS OF ASSESSMENT
It clarifies what you know
It clarifies what you still need to learn
To adjust your study plan
To Re-do each examination to practise
Make a graph of your marks
To check your timetable
TERM 2 - Week 2 PROCESS OF ASSESSMENT
To find out where you went wrong
Where and how you can improve
Carefully work through each returned tasks
Keep record of your progress
Always revise your test and exam questions
TERM 2 - Week 2 Programme of assessment
Grade 11
TERM ASSESSMENT TASK RECORDING REPORTING WEIGHTING
1 Written Task 80 100 20 %
PET 10 2.5 %
2 Mid- Year
Examination
100 100 25 %
PET 20 ( 10 x 2 ) 5 %
3 Project 80 100 20 %
PET 10 2.5 %
4 Final Examination 100 100 25 %
TOTAL 400 400 100 %
TERM 2 - Week 2 FORMAL ASSESSMENT
Learners are expected to complete FIVE ( 5 ) Tasks per Grade
FIVE FORMAL ASSESSMENT TASKS
Written
Task
Mid-Year
Exam Project
Physical
Education Final Exam
TERM 2 - WEEK 3 TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND
ANNUAL STUDY PLAN CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE
CONCEPTS
DEFINITIONS
Time Management The ability to use time
effectively or productively
especially at school or work
Skills Expertise or the ability to do
something.
Annual Yearly
Study Plan Is a summary of the subject
requirement and indicates the
planned subject that should
be studied
TERM 2 - WEEK 3 TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND ANNUAL STUDY PLAN
GUIDELINES TO MANAGE YOUR TIME
Always be on time for school
Know how you spend your time
Identify your biggest time- wasters
Make a study plan
Avoid procrastinating
Be self-disciplined
Follow a daily study schedule
Avoid distractions
TERM 2 - WEEK 3 ANNUAL STUDY PLAN
Definition : Full plan for the year
Purposes:
To organise yourself
To get better marks
To prepare for success
Follow the study time-table
Plan exactly what to study
Plan ahead
Complete your tasks before the due dates
Avoid rote- learning the night before the
examinations
Study Plan
TERM 2 - WEEK 4 GOAL – SETTING SKILLS
CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE
CONCEPTS DEFINITIONS
Goal – Setting Involves the development of an action plan designed to motivate and guide a
learner towards a goal.
Goals Aims or objectives
Study Detailed investigation and the analysis of the subject
Health The state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. The state of being
free from illness or injury.
Fitness The condition of being physically fit and healthy
Benefits Advantages or profits gained from something.
TERM 2 – WEEK 4 GOAL-SEETING SKILLS: personal development goals
regarding study, health and fitness
Personal development goals regarding study
Give written solutions to Mathematics problems on daily basis
Study with the aim
Decide wah you want to achieve
Know which pages you will study
Plan how you will test yourself
Set a target on daily basis
Know the types of goals, the steps in planning and the goal-
setting skills
TERM 2 - WEEK 4 GOAL-SETTING SKILLS: personal development goals
regarding study, health and fitness
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS REGARDING HEALTH AND FITNESS
Draw the monthly Health and Fitness Plans based on the following table:
Fitness
Component
Fitness and
Health Activity
When and how
often
Smart goal Test Evaluate
TERM 2 - WEEK 4 FILL IN THE EXAMPLE OF THE ANNUAL STUDY PLAN –
based on your 7 subjects
Subject Due dates for
tasks
Test dates Exam dates Study dates
and times
Achieved /
Not Achieved/
Further
Actions
needed
(A/N/F)
TERM 2 - WEEK 4 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS REGARDING
HEALTH AND FITNESS
ACTIVITIES
TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY –
ATTEMPT THE FOLLOWING
Nutrition is important
Avoid foods with more sugar ,
Avoid smoking , drugs and alcohol
Drink water while you study
TERM 2 - WEEK 4 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS REGARDING HEALTH AND FITNESS
T
THE BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL
EXERCISES
It increases the oxygen flow in your
brain
It helps you to think better,
Be more alert
To remember better
It increases your brain neutrons ability
to
be formed
To survive
To resist stress
Know the Five-Stem method for planning and goal-setting
BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL LITERACY
ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY
1. Name FIVE study skills that may improve your memory while you are studying. ( 5 x 1 ) 5
2. Explain the importance of time management and goal-setting when designing
an annual teaching plan. ( 2 x 2 ) 4
3. Explain TWO study habits that may hamper effective studying. ( 2 x 4 ) 4
1. Define the concept : Study Skills ( 2 )
TOTAL = 15
MEMORANDUM 1. Flash – cards, mind- maps, mnemonics, summaries/ note-taking and tables ( 5 x 1 = 5 )
2. It reduces anxiety and stress/ enable one to fit in the leisure activities, study time and the completion of tasks with the stipulated time frame/ it allows one to assign the specific time periods in accordance with the order of importance of the task/ to effectively maximise the use of time. ( 2 x 2 = 4 )
3. Studying the easiest content first- more time is spend on it/ studying the content that you do not understand- may struggle to remember and memorise the content/ studying around loud noise- may distract or affect your ability to concentrate/ studying when you are tired- may affect your ability to concentrate.( 2 x 2 = 4 )
4. Study Skills - Are methods one uses to remember or memorise what has been studied. Ability to study and learn that comes from training, experience and practice. ( 2 )
Total = 15
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