Life Orientation

TOPIC : Study Skills

Grade :11

Term 2 : Week 1- 4

Compiled by : CM BOTES

OVERVIEW OF SUB-SECTIONS

STUDY SKILLS

Applying own study skills, styles and study strategies: - Study skills: examine how

learning takes place and reflect on effectiveness

- Study styles as preferred way

of approaching tasks

- Study strategy as a way to approach a specific task In the light of perceived demands

Time management skills and annual study plan

Examination writing skills and process of assessment

Goal-setting skills: personal development goals regarding study,

health and fitness

Best study strategies

WEEK 1 – Study skills, styles and strategies

1. What is the difference between a:

1.1 Study skill ? (3)

1.2 Study style ? (3)

1.3 Study strategy ? (3)

Use examples to illustrate your answer.

2. Study Skills: Methods you use to study.

2.1 What is a skill? (2)

2.2 Are we born with a skill or is it taught? (2)

2.3 Identify and describe at least FOUR skills are needed for effective

study. (8)

2.4 What is rote learning? (2)

2.5 List one advantage and one disadvantage of rote learning. (4)

2.6 Write a list of TWO study skills that you find a challenge and

evaluate how you are going to address the challenges. (6)

WEEK 1 – Study skills, styles and strategies

2. Study Styles:

2.1 Are you predominantly left or right-brained? (1)

Explain your answer. (3)

2.2 How do the following learners learn best:

2.2.1 Visual ? (3)

2.2.2 Auditory ? (3)

2.2.3 Kinaesthetic (3)

2.3 List ONE advantage and ONE disadvantages of each. (6)

2.4 Which styles do you use for different tasks? For example do you

approach a project, an exam and learning a sport in the same way?

Justify your answer. (6)

Your brain is special and unique.

Each brain prefers to study in a

particular way. Do you know which

style your brain prefers?

WEEK 1 – Study skills, styles and strategies

WEEK 1 – Study skills, styles and strategies

3. Study Strategies: This includes the where, when and what of how you study. Design a study strategy in which you include the following: 3.1 List your subjects from most difficult to easier. How are you going to approach your more difficult subjects? (3) 3.2 How much time are you going to spend on each subject? (3) 3.3 When will you be studying more, for example in the evenings . Why will you study at that time? (3) 3.4 What will you routine look like? Describe it by providing reasons for you answers. (4) 3.5 Where will you study? Why will you study there? (4) 3.6 Prepare a mind map of your style strategy based on the information you have provided above. (8)

Exam writing skills

Week 2: Examination writing skills and process of assessment

1. “Examinations and assessment help you keep track of your development throughout the school year and guide you in areas that need improvement.” Explain this statement in our your own words. (4) 2. How does assessment make you feel? Explain your answer. (2) 3. In order to complete examinations successfully, you have to understand what the instruction words mean. Provide an explanation for each of the following verbs you may encounter during assessment: 3.1 Analyse 3.2 Comment on 3.3. Compare 3.3 Contrast 3.5 Define 3.6 Describe 3.7 Discuss 3.8 Evaluate 3.9 Illustrate 3.10 Interpret 3.11 Justify 3.12 Outline 3.13 State 3.14 State (28)

Week 2: Examination writing skills and process of assessment

4. Distinguish between study strategies and study skills. 2 + 2 (4)

5. Choose ONE of the following to complete the sentence:

5.1 Examples of school-based assessment tasks are …

A. homework, project and examinations.

B. oral presentation, projects and assignments

C. projects, assignments and homework.

D. class work, projects and assignments. (1)

5.2 One of the most effective study strategies is to …

A. select a place free from distraction to maximise your

concentration

B. study continuously for at least two hours at a time

C. increase the time spend on exercise throughout the

examinations

D. Study the easiest subject first while you are fresh. (1)

6. What is the instruction word that is used in examination question

papers to weigh up the differences and similarities between concepts? (1)

Week 2: Examination writing skills and process of assessment

7. Choose the correct option:

7.1 The word ‘evaluate’ in an examination instruction means to …

A. take apart an idea, concept or statement and to examine or criticise its subparts in detail.

B. place items side by side to consider their similarities and differences to formulate a balanced (objective) answer.

C. provide an itemised serious of parts, reasons or qualities, possibly in a table, and to draw a final conclusion.

D. describe, give examples, state points for and against, then to analyse and make a judgement in the conclusion.

7.2 A kinaesthetic learner learns best through mime, drama, …

A. flash cards and discussion.

B. Debate and memorisation.

C. reading aloud and written instructions.

D. playing games and role play.

7.3 Study strategies can be defined as …

A. steps you take to study most effectively

B. methods to keep track of formal assessment.

C. collecting information on visual aids.

D ways to solve problems and make decisions.

Week 2: Examination writing skills and process of assessment

Week 3: Time Management Skills and Annual Study Plan

• Answer the following questions on your time management:

1. Do you study better in the morning or the evening?

2. Draw up a list of your subjects and other

things you have to do. Order your list from most

important to the least important.

Decide how long to spend on each activity

and indicate it. Which activities can you postpone

and which can you not?

3. Based on the above, discuss your time

management strategy and how it can be improved.

4. Analyse where you are going wrong in your time

management strategy.

Week 3: Time Management Skills and Annual Study Plan

Week 3: Time Management Skills and Annual Study Plan

• Answer the following questions on your annual study plan:

1. Sit down and really think about the following

exercise. It may take a bit of time but it will end

up saving you time and being more productive.

• Sit by yourself and write down the things that

are important to you.

• Now write THREE

headings: Study, health,

relationships. Now

write the things that are

important to you under

the above headings.

• You may have to add more

headings

• Use these lists and design a goal

setting timetable, remember to include

short-medium and long-term goals.

Goal-setting skills: Personal development goals regarding study, health and fitness

• In Term 1 we covered goal setting skills in Grade 11. These include short

medium and long-term goals. And always remember they should be:

Goal-setting skills: Personal development goals regarding study, health and fitness

GOAL SETTING

Do you know what you want from life and what

you want to achieve?

Can you identify things that distract you from your goals?

Write them down.

Have you divided your goals into short, medium

and long term goals?

Are your goals realistic and how will you measure them?

Are your goals consistent with your values?

How will you adapt your goals so that when you write exams

you are focussed?

Activity

Goal-setting skills: Personal development goals regarding study, health and fitness

Develop a plan that outlines your personal development goals regarding study, health and fitness

Good Luck!