Unit I: Increasing Graduation Rate for All Students Lesson 1: Study Skills

School Counselor: Erica Sgroi Grade(s): (t& grade t&roug& 11t& grade ASCA Student Standards (Domain/Standard/Competencies): A:A1 A:A2 A:A) A:*1 A:*2 A:+1 Learning Ob ective(s): 1, Students #ill learn study skills to i'$ro-e grades and test scores, 2, Students #ill learn ti$s on &o# and #&ere to study, ), Students #ill learn a.out self accounta.ility, !aterials: 2 &andouts #riting utensils $re/$ost tests "rocedure: 10 Gi-e t&e $re-test to t&e students, 20 Instructor #ill .egin t&e class #it& t&e 1uestion 23&at is a &a.it45 %&is #ill lead to a discussion a.out &a.its .ot& $ositi-e and negati-e, %&e counselor #ill need to kee$ t&e discussions a.out $ositi-e and negati-e &a.its a$$ro$riate, )0 Instructor #ill transition t&is discussion into $ersonal study-skills &a.its/strategies, %&e counselor #ill ask 26o you use study-skills &a.its45 Allo# for t&e students to gi-e res$onses and $lace t&ose res$onses on t&e .oard, 7acilitate a .rief discussion a.out &o# t&ese &a.its/strategies #ere de-elo$ed and/or learned, !0 %&e instructor #ill t&en $ass out t&e 28ersonal Study Skills and "a.its Re-ie# Sur-ey,5 Allo# ti'e for t&e students to co'$lete .ot& t&e sur-ey and t&e 1uestions at t&e end of t&e sur-ey, 90 After t&e students &a-e co'$leted t&e sur-ey and 1uestions facilitate a class discussion a.out t&e study-skills &a.its students consider to .e t&eir strongest and t&e study-skill &a.its students consider to .e t&eir #eakest, :0 8ass out t&e 2Study Skills %i$ S&eet5 to all students, %&e instructor #ill go o-er t&e ti$s s&eet #it& t&e students, "e or s&e #ill e;$lain t&at t&ese ti$s along #it& t&e study-skill &a.its t&ey are already using #ill &el$ t&e' .e successful in &ig& sc&ool, It s&ould also .e noted t&at #eaker study-skills &a.its can .e de-elo$ed to .e 'ore successful, %&e instructor #ill instruct students to read 2Study Skills %i$ S&eet5 and &ig&lig&t underline or circle ti$s t&ey #ill i'$le'ent in order to successfully ac&ie-e t&eir goals in &ig& sc&ool, <0 %&e counselor 'ay c&oose to collect t&e student=s sur-ey s&eet, %&ese sur-eys 'ay .e used to identify students #&o need indi-idual or s'all grou$ sessions to strengt&en $ositi-e study-skills &a.its, %&e co'$leted sur-eys #ill .e 'aintained in students= $ortfolios >or ot&er storage syste'0, ?0 "and out t&e $ost test and &a-e students fill t&e' out and t&en collect t&e', "lan #or $valuation: %o& &ill each o# the #ollo&ing be collected' "rocess Data: %&is infor'ation can .e collected .efore eac& lesson t&e instructor s&ould count t&e nu'.er of students t&at are in t&e classroo' and kee$ a record of &o# 'any are $resent for t&e lesson, "erception Data: %&is ty$e of data #ill .e collected fro' t&e $re and $ost tests to see &o# 'uc& Date: August 20-22 201! Activity: Learning Study Skills and "o# to A$$ly %&e'

kno#ledge #as gained fro' t&e lesson, Outcome Data: %&e counselor #ill c&eck in #it& students= grades to see if t&ey are i'$ro-ing, %&e counselor can also use t&e sur-eys t&at t&e students filled out to see #&o needs 'ore indi-iduali@ed &el$, (ollo& )p: %&e counselor s&ould rando'ly c&eck u$ on so'e of t&e students #&o &ad t&e lesson to see if t&ere is any i'$ro-e'ent,

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Personal Study Skills and Habits Review Survey DIRECTIONS: Read each question about your personal study skills and habits. Rate yourself and check the appropriate box. Answer the three questions after the survey using complete sentences. Question !. "o you have a regular time to study# $. "o you have a regular place to study# %. "o you try to study when you are alert&rested# '. "o you begin the study of a topic by quickly glancing over the topic to see what it is about# (. "o you think through or process information instead of )ust reading it# *. "o you concentrate fully when you are studying# +. "o you express in your own words what the author is saying# ,. "o you review material&information of each sub)ect that you have studied from previous days# -. "o you take meaningful&useful notes over what the teacher says in class# !.. "o you put notes in an outline form as soon as possible after taking them# !!. /hen reviewing your notes do you have enough details to remember what the topic was about# !$. "uring lectures0 do you look and listen to the teacher# !%. "o you think about what the teacher is saying as well as listen to what he or she is saying# !'. "o you think about ways the sub)ect you are studying may be helpful to you later in life# !(. /hen you are reading do you keep in mind the overall idea0 topic or story# !*. "o you believe that in addition to learning the details of a sub)ect it is important to know the overall idea as well# !+. "o you deliberately prepare yourself for participation in class discussions# !,. "o you deliberately prepare yourself for open1note qui22es or tests# !-. "o you think through the meanings of test questions before you answer them# $.. "o you write all homework assignments0 tests and pro)ects in your planner to remind yourself of due dates# Yes Sometimes o

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Study Skills Tip Sheet

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$enera( Stud+-S,i(( Ti!s: !. Set up a daily time and place to study. $. /rite down homework assignments0 tests and pro)ects along with due dates. %. Review your notes and handouts on a daily basis. '. 6egin intensive test preparation. Study each day as if you have a test the next day. (. Always look for new study1skills habits&strategies that may work for you7 Note-Ta,in' Ti!s: 8ood note1taking habits can improve your ability to learn and shorten your time when preparing for a test7 !. 9isten carefully to the teacher. $. Always write down things the teacher: a. /rites on the board or overhead. b. Says are important to remember. c. Says over and over and over again. %. ;ake your notes in outline form and write clearly7 '. Always put examples0 page numbers or reminders next to your notes. (. 9eave room on your paper to expand or add to your notes after class. Te-t.oo, Readin' Ti!s: 6eing able to read for content and take notes out of your textbook will allow for better understanding of big ideas and the vocabulary of the unit you are studying. !. 8et the <6ig 4icture= first. ;his means glancing through the chapter headings and subheadings. $. Skim pages if you are looking for a general idea. %. Read slowly if you are looking for details. '. Read the summary paragraphs at the end of each section or chapter to get the general

idea. (. >se the SQ%R system ?this system is best used over a period of a few days@:
a. Skim: Skim the chapter before reading it. Be sure to pay attention to all pictures, charts, and diagrams.

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b. Question: After skimming the chapter, write down two or three questions about the chapter or section. c. Read: Read the chapter carefully while taking outline notes of what you are reading. d. Review: Review your notes and use them to answer the questions you developed after you skimmed the chapter !b" above#. e. Recite: $ui% yourself on the main concepts of the chapter.

Test-Ta,in' Ti!s: >sing these tips will help you be more confident when taking your test and will help alleviate symptoms of test anxiety. !. 6efore the test: a. 5ave several study sessions prior to the test day. b. "o not cram the night before7 c. Anticipate&predict test questions. Areating a practice test can help with this. d. Aomplete any review sheets a teacher gives you. e. Review all notes0 outlines0 note cards0 qui22es and&or review sheets for the current test materials.
f. Take a deep breath before entering the classroom and tell yourself that you will do well because you have prepared well.

$. "uring the test: a. Relax and take slow deep breaths if you need to calm yourself down. b. 9ook over the entire test first. c. Banage your time so that you are able to complete all sections. d. Read all directions very carefully. e. Answer questions you know first. f. Aircle questions you canCt answerD go back and answer them last. g. Review all your answers before turning in your test. %. After the test: a. Read any comments made by your teacher. b. Aorrect any wrong answers so you can use the test as a way to learn more about a sub)ectEA " to study for finals. c. ;alk with your teacher if you have any questions about an answer.

S"ort Hand Ti!s: "eveloping a short hand system will allow you to take notes in less time. !. Abbreviate words by: a. "ropping middle letters such as <contCd= ?continued@. b. "ropping endings of words such as <Fct.= ?Fctober@. $. >se common symbols such as: c 11 for <about= cf 11 for <compare=

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fg 11 for <following= i.e.11 for <that is= e.g.11 for <for example= w&11 for <with= w&o11 for <without=
&. 'evelop your own common symbols for words that you use frequently in note taking.

Kee!in' 2ocused 3"i(e Stud+in' Ti!s: Geeping your body healthy and alert will make studying much easier and allow you to retain more information. !. ;ake a short break. 8et up and do something after studying for long periods of time. Stretch0 take a walk0 or get something to eat or drink. $. After your break0 go back to studying. Review your notes to get a fresh start on your sub)ect. %. 8et plenty of sleep. '. Hat a balanced diet. (. Hxercise regularly. *. ;ake time out for fun7

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