Study Skills

Time Management

• Create a study schedule

• Prioritize tasks

Note Taking Techniques

• Cornell method

• Outlining method

• Charting method

What is the Cornell method?

Divide pages into 3 sections: notes, main points and summary

What is the Outlining method?

• Use bullet points and headings

• Helps in organizing info hierachically

What is the Charting method?

• Create charts or tables for subjects with lots of data

• Allows for easy comparison of data

Active Learning

• summarizing

• mind mapping

• questioning

Summarizing

• Summarize key points in your own words

• Helps understanding and memory retention

Mind Mapping

• Create visual diagrams that show the relationship between ideas

• Helps with organizing thoughts and making connections between different topics

Questioning

• Ask yourself questions about the material and attempt to answer them

• Helps with critical thinking and comprehension

Reading and Comprehension Skills

• Skimming and scanning

• SQ3R method

Skimming and Scanning

• Skimming - get an overview

• Scanning - locate specific info quickly

SQ3R Method

• Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review

• Enhance understanding and retention

Study Challenges

• Procrastination

• Lack of concentration

• Test anxiety

How to overcome procrastination?

• Break tasks into smaller pieces

• Set deadlines

• Do most challenging task when you have the most energy

How to overcome a lack of concentration?

• Minimize distractions

• Take regular breaks

How to overcome test anxiety?

• Relaxation techniques

• Prepare thoroughly

• Do past papers

Assessment and Self-Evaluation

• Regular self-assessment

• Seek feedback

• Reflect on progress

Why is regular self-assessment important?

To identify and deal with problem areas

Why is it important to seek feedback?

To evaluate study habits and identify areas that need improvement

Why should you reflect on progress?

To discover what worked and what needs to be improved

Why are good study skills and habits important?

• improves academic performance

• promotes self-discipline and responsibility

• reduces stress and anxiety

• enhances personal growth

What are bad study habits to avoid?

• starting without a plan of action

• being distracted by social media

• keeping disorganized notes

• making excuses

• studying in the wrong place

• not learning from your mistakes

• not asking for help