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Study Tips

from How to Get Good Grades in Ten Easy Steps

by Linda O’Brien

Step One

Believe in yourself.

• Believe in yourself and your abilities.
• Recognize the talents and abilities you have.

Step Two

Be organized.

• Use a student planner.
• Break down assignments.
• Use three-ring notebooks for class notes.
• Use folders for schoolwork.
• Have phone number for classmates.
• Keep your locker and backpack neat.
• Get organized before you go to bed.

Step Three

Manage your time well.

• Use class time and study halls.
• Create your own study plan.
• Eliminate disruptions.

Step Four

Be successful in class.

• Be in school every day, on time.
• Learn how to adapt to different teachers.
• Be prepared for each class.
• Sit in the front of the class, if possible.
• Be aware of your body language.
• Always do your homework.
• Be a good group member.
• Participate in class.
• Treat others with respect.
• Involve your parents.
• Take responsibility for your grades.

Step Five

Take good notes.

• Be an active listener.
• Take notes to help you pay attention.
• Recognize important information.
• Take notes that are easy to read.
• Go over your notes as soon as possible.
• Get copies of notes and handouts if you are absent.

Step Six

Read to learn.

• Survey.
• Read.
• Review.

Step Seven

Study smart.

• Find a good place to study.
• Get started.
• Know your learning style (visual, auditory, kinesthetic).
• Organize your study time.
• Know how to study for tests.
• Know how to memorize and remember information.
• Develop your public speaking skills.
• Know how to write a paper.

Step Eight

Be a good test taker.

• Get off to a good start.
• Develop a plan.
• Mark the questions you want to return to.
• Increase your odds on multiple-choice questions.
• Look for key words in True/False questions.
• Know how to approach essay questions.
• Improve your math test scores – estimate, draw picture, show all work.
• Be prepared for open book tests.
• Check your answers.
• Go over all returned tests.

Step Nine

 Reduce test anxiety.

• Study early.
• Mentally practice going through the test.
• Review the night before and then get a good night’s rest.
• Try self relaxation.

Step Ten

          Get help when you need it.