TEN STUDY HABITSOF SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

Study Habit 1

Try not to do too much studying at one time.

Study Habit 2

Plan specific times for studying

Study Habit 3

Try to study at same time each day’

Study Habit 4

Set specific goals for specific times

Study Habit 5

Start studying when planned

Study Habit 6

Work on the assignment you find most difficult first

Study Habit 7

Review your notes before doing homework/

assignment

Study Habit 8

Tell your friends not to call when you are studying

Study Habit 9

However, call another student when you have difficulty with an assignment

Study Habit 10

Review your work!!!

What is my responsibility??? You are responsible for your own

learning You ALONE earn your grade The amount of time studying is not

nearly as important as what you do when you are studying

Setting Goals

A goal is something you want to achieve

Short Term and Long Term Goals Short term—something you want to

achieve soon Examples—finish homework, doing

well on tests

Long term—something you want to achieve over a period of time

Examples—passing a class, graduating

Three W’s of Goals

Each goal you set should include: WHAT you will do WHEN you will do it Your WILL to do it

Characteristics of Appropriate Goals

….within your skills and abilities ….realistic ….flexible ….measurable ….within your control.

To conclude….

Set goals in school that provide you with direction and lead to success!!