Learning Strategies

Agenda Use your agenda book (consistently) Keep agenda book with you at all times System for recording items in agenda

At school strategies Keep agenda book open on desk during

class. Keep class materials organized (in

order) and separate from other classes. Seek extra help if necessary Communicate with teachers (it’s your

job – not your parents) Check grades on X2 If missing a class – must check in

Homework Have designated time Manage your time Have designated space Space should be organized Set some rules for homework Use agenda book as guide

Sample Notes :Ch 5 Section 1 Read summary first; scan vocab words;

then read chapter. Taking notes

Skip lines between topics Avoid complete sentences as far as topics

(topics on left, notes on right) Summarize in own words at bottom

Studying Strategies Study small amounts over a longer period

of time Quiz yourself (Fold paper, make flashcards) Read your notes Re-write your notes Read selections from text Ask some to quiz you