2. Study Skills

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STUDY SKILLSDetermine your grades now

What kind of student are you?

An A Student is:1. alert, actively involved and eager to learn2. consistently does more than is required3. consistently shows initiative and enthusiasm

4. is positive and engaged5. can solve personal problems (and otherwise)and make sound decisions

6. is prompt, dependable neat, accurate andthorough


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A B Student:

1. frequently does more than isrequired

2. is usually attentive, positive, andenthusiastic

3. completes most work accurately,neatly and thoroughly

4. often uses critical thinking to solveproblems and make decisions


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A C Student:

1. completes tasks that are required

2. shows a willingness to follow

instructions and learn3. is generally involved, dependable,

enthusiastic, and positive

4. provides work that is mostlythorough, accurate, and prompt


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A problem or D student:

1. usually does what is required

2. has irregular attendance, is often

late or distracted3. lacks a positive attitude or the ability

to work well with others

4. often misunderstands assignmentsand deadlines

5. lacks thoroughness


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An F Student:

1. does not do the work that is required

2. is inattentive, bored negative, and

uninvolved3. in undependable and turns in work

that is incorrect and incomplete


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The Most Common ReasonsStudents Fail

1. Poor study skills and habits2. Lack of time management skills3. Lack of preparation for the demands and requirements

of university

4. Inability to handle the freedom available at university5. Too much partying6. Lack of motivation or purpose7. Failure to attend class regularly8. Failure to ask for help early

9. Lack of effort and time spent in studying10. Failure to take responsibility for education: getting to

know instructors, knowing expectations, setting goals,understanding deadlines, making up tests, redoingpapers


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The Learner as an Individual

Organizing Study time.

Learners differ in the ways they learn(No one learning style is better than the other)

VisualLearners(Readers)1. remember what they see better than what they

hear2. prefer to have written directions that they can

read3. learn better when someone shows them rather

than tells them.4. like to read, highlights and write summaries5. keep a list of things to do when planning the

week6. tend to be quiet in class

7. like to read for pleasure


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Auditory Learners

1. remembers what they hear betterthan what they see

2. prefer to listen to instructions3. like to listen to music and talk on the

telephone

4. use rhyming words to remember

5. learn best when they hear theassignment as well as see it


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Kinesthetic Learners1. create an experience

2. use hands-on activities and computergames

3. use flash cards, models, and physicalactivity

4. take field trips and collect samples

5. relate abstract information tosomething concrete


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Left-BrainandRightBrain Studying

Left brain (Linguistic) dominants1. Use logical, rational and detailed

approach to problem solving

2. Neat, organized study area3. Daily schedules

4. Work on one project at a time

5. Study alone

6. Study consistently

7. Plan studying


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Rightbrain(Visual)dominants

1. Use intuitive, insightful, and holistic approach toproblem solving

2. Cluttered desk

3. Flexible study times

4. Jump from project to project

5. Study with others

6. Study in bursts of energy

7. Cram last minuteIntegrate both sides of the brain by

incorporating all learning styles


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When to Study

What time do I have available to me for private study?

Find out when you study best

Schedule regular study time

Identify strengths and weaknesses in subject areas and

allocate time appropriately

Create time by

Waking up earlier

Cutting out some activities

Cutting out some peopleGive yourself breaks

Reward yourself for achieving tasks


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Planyourtime

Plan to be prepared for your courses

Example

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