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

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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