Study Smarts partners with students, teachers and parents to build self-worth, motivation and study skills!
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Jun 4
We can never get back our time or our words! Make them both count today!
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Apr 14
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” - Benjamin Franklin
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Apr 13
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
Benjamin Franklin
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Apr 12
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”
B.B. King
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Apr 3
Use a Dedicated Study Spot.
Train your brain to associate one place with learning.
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Apr 2
Use Background Instrumental Music.
Lyrics distract; instrumentals can increase focus.
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Apr 1
Study With a Purpose Statement.
Example:
“I’m studying biology because I want to understand life.”
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Mar 31
Reward Completion, Not Time
Example: “After I finish 10 problems, I take a break.”
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Mar 30
Write Possible Test Questions.
Teachers often use questions similar to what students ask.
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Mar 29
Simulate the Test.
Sit quietly and answer questions without notes.
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Mar 27
Study in Reverse Order.
Start with the newest material, then move backward.
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Mar 25
Whisper-Read Difficult Material.
Hearing it activates another learning pathway.
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Mar 22
Read the Questions First.
If your book has review questions, read them before reading the chapter.
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Mar 21
Use the “3 Sentence Summary”
After each section, summarize it in only three sentences.
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Mar 20
Draw Diagrams Instead of Sentences.
Visual information is remembered much longer.
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Mar 19
Use Colored Pens for Categories.
Example:
Blue = definitions
Green = examples
Red = important facts
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