Strathmore School

STD 6 2015CAT 1: 369 CAT 2: project

STD 6 2014CAT 1: 369 CAT 2: 379

STD 6 2015

• Chatty• Many errors, assumptions • Forgetfulness• Procrastination• Many read novels• Love sports and outings• United

CLASS ATMOSPHERE

Ways Parents Can Help Their Sons Improve Study Habits and Study Skills

MOTIVATING STUDENTS AT EVERY LEVEL

How to Study

• The key to remembering what you study is to move information from the temporary short-term memory to the long-term memory

• Students must study so that they can be better prepared for the many tests they'll be faced with

Good Study Habits

Make sure that he completes all homework assignments and course readings

• Studying should be a higher priority than any other activity (watching TV, talking with friends on the phone, extracurricular activities, etc.)

• Use television creatively, selecting videos or educational programs

Good Study Habits

• Give him a choice in when, where and how he completes assignments

• Encourage him to ask questions when a concept is not understood

• Make appointments with subject teachers, tutors• Set aside some time for him to share his learning with

you, and be there to provide assistance when you're needed.

• Support and praise him when he completes homework assignments

• Never use homework as a form of punishmentGood Study Habits

Make homework and studying easier for your son to complete

• Make sure he gets plenty of rest and exercise, along with providing him with healthy foods

• Take care of those basic needs (routines) so that he can concentrate better

Good Study Habits

Take good care of your son

• Make sure that stationery like paper, notebooks, binders, pens, pencils, erasers, resource books, a calculator, rulers, and glue are easy to find and use

• He should not waste time searching for books and other items when he could be focused on his studies

Good Study Habits

Have all of the necessary supplies on hand

• Set a goal of studying a disliked or hard subject for 20 minutes and then taking a 3 min break

Good Study Habits

Figure out ways to make subjects more managable

• It has been proven that short bursts of concentration repeated frequently are more effective than one long session of concentration

• Those rest periods allow the brain to assimilate any new information learned

• Studying for hours on end is not only boring, it also fatigues and stresses his body and mind

Good Study Habits

Always have your son take short breaks when they are studying

• Help him to develop possible test questions as he prepares for upcoming exams

• Quiz him on the material that will be coming up on future tests. Do this in a friendly manner however

• Never act hostile or frustrated when he doesn't answer all questions correctly

Good Study Habits

Help your son study for tests

• Have a special study area set up for him and work together to come up with a daily schedule for studying notes and other course materials

• This study area should be quiet, well-lit and free of distractions

• Studying should be a part of the daily family routine

Good Study Habits

Establish a study routine

• Estimate how long it will take to complete assignments to effectively study new material

• To help him with time estimation, start by having him estimate

how long different assignments will take

Good Study Habits

Help your son work on time estimation skills

• While studying, find ways to help him relate new information to things he already knows or to his own life experiences

Good Study Habits

Help your son see connections in their studies

• Get a wall or desk calendar and mark down future test dates to stay on top of things

• Invest in an alarm clock to help him wake up on time in the morning

• He should record all assignments in the diary so he can see everything he need to do and divide his time accordingly

• He should Keep all completed work in one place so that these assignments don't get lost before it's time to turn them in. Good Study Habits

Get your son organized

• Knowing how to take a test is important and can make the whole test taking process a little easier for him

Good Study Habits

Teach good test taking skills (exam technique)

• Talk about past tests and the upcoming tests

• Talking about a test beforehand can be a stress reliever many times

• Talk about both the successes and problem areas found on completed tests

• Encourage him to do better if a test didn't go so well

Good Study Habits

Talk about tests with your son

• It's okay to be anxious about his tests, but don't show it

• If you are seen as anxious he will get anxious about his test too

• On that same note, if you express a positive attitude about tests, he will be more likely to remain positive as well

Good Study Habits

Stay calm about any tests, and keep a positive attitude

• Avoid statements like, "If you don't get 90% on this next test you're going to be punished."

• It makes the situation even more stressful

• It is important that he remains relaxed

Good Study Habits

Encourage your son to do well on future tests, but don't pressure him

• Go over any mistakes and make sure he understands what went wrong

• Reviewing old tests will allow him to improve in the future

Good Study Habits

Review completed tests with your son

• Think about graphing his grades to show progress over the school year

• Don't rely on report cards and progress reports alone

• Take the initiative to follow his successes and failures before you get a big surprise on a report card

Good Study Habits

Track your child's progress

Good Study Habits

Track his progress

• You should reward him for doing well on tests and/or for the hard work he put forth when preparing for a test

• Acknowledge hard work by offering congratulations, and make sure you are available to share in his successes

• Display good work in a prominent place like the refrigerator to show that you are proud of his accomplishments

Good Study Habits

Praise and reward your son

• Don’t wait until exam time to review notes. Review once a week all the content from that week

• Don’t be afraid to mark your text – use different colored highlighters for particularly important parts, but don’t defeat the purpose of highlighting by overdoing it

• Use SQ3R Method of Reading SURVEY ----- QUESTION ----- READ ----- RECITE ----- REVIEW• All of these steps require the use of your auditory, visual and

kinesthetic senses• When more senses are involved, more effective learning takes

place

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Other tips

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Good Luck!!!!

Strathmore SchoolTutorial Department

Robert Odero