Student Success Program 1

Session #6 Student Activity Sheet

Name of Student:_________________________________________________ Section:____________________________________

Lesson title: Growth Mindset + Study Skills Learning A. CONNECT (10mins)

Targets: Materials:
At the end of the module, I will be able to:
1. learn strategies to adequately face difficulties in college; 2. References:
utilize and apply study skills; Big Life Journal: biglifejournal.com
3. understand and apply the necessary strategies to achieve https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/ blog/click-here-
a Growth Mindset. happiness/201904/15-w ays-build-growth-mindset
https://www.edglossary.org/growth-mi ndset/

Hello everyone! How have you been lately? Before we start today’s module, let us have a review of
our small wins. List down your achievements (it does not matter if it's big or small) for the past weeks.

This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION

 1

Student Success Program 1

Session #6 Student Activity Sheet

Name of Student:_________________________________________________ Section:____________________________________

B. COACH (Do and Think) (50mins)

ACTIVITY:
Before we start, let’s have a bit of looking back on how far we’ve come and ponder on things that we can
improve. So, answer these questions as best as you can:

What’s something you’ve been working on frequently lately?

It doesn’t have to be a big thing. It can be as simple as trying to wake up earlier every day, eating less
carbs, drinking more water, and exercising every day.
 What’s something you wish you could do better?
This means this is something that you’re already doing but not quite an expert in.

In the past week, what mistake did you make- big or small- that still irritates you?

This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION

Student Success Program 1

Session #6 Student Activity Sheet

Name of Student:_________________________________________________ Section:____________________________________

If you know you wouldn’t fail, what would you do?

(For example: Write a novel. Be an astronaut! Become the next Philippine Idol!
Remember: The idea here is that what you intend to do, you are guaranteed to be a success.)

The questions above demonstrate how we usually use a certain kind of thinking that limits the things we
can achieve. This is called a Fixed Mindset. A Fixed Mindset makes us focus on the things we can't do, on our
limitations, on our challenges—without helping us think of a way to get out of that situation. The opposite of that
kind of thinking is called the GROWTH MINDSET. This is what we're going to work on today.

So, what exactly is a Growth Mindset? What happens when we have one?

This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION

3

Student Success Program 1

Session #6 Student Activity Sheet

Name of Student:_________________________________________________ Section:____________________________________

 If, for any reason, you are unable to find the control and peace of mind you need no matter how hard
you try, don’t worry, there is nothing wrong with you. You just might need help from an expert. If you’re
feeling at loss, depressed, confused to the degree that already consumes you, please reach out to your
teacher as soon as possible. Help is available. Help is always available.

Aside from having a Growth Mindset, a developing habit of good study skills may help you to succeed
in learning. Everyone has certain strengths and weaknesses when it comes to schoolwork. Maybe you’re great
at taking notes, but you need a little help remembering what you read, or vice versa. Just because you have
trouble with a particular skill now doesn’t mean you always will—it just means you’ll have to work a little harder
on that skill until you improve. The first step towards mastering study skills is to understand your strong and
weak points, so you know what to focus on in school.

This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION

Student Success Program 1

Session #6 Student Activity Sheet
Name of Student:_________________________________________________ Section:____________________________________

“Ten Habits of Successful Students”

1. Try not to do too much studying at one time.
If you try to do too much studying at one time, you will tire yourself out and your studying will not be very
effective. Space the work you have to do over shorter periods of time. Taking short breaks will restore
your mental energy.

2. Plan specific times for studying.

Study time is any time you are doing something related to schoolwork. It can be completing assigned reading,
working on a paper or project, or studying for a test. Schedule specific times throughout the week for your
study time.

3. Try to study at the same time each day.

Studying at the same time each day establishes a routine that becomes a regular part of your life, just like
sleeping and eating. When a scheduled study time comes up during the day, you will be mentally prepared to
begin studying.

4. Set specific goals for their study times.

Goals will help you stay focused and monitor your progress. Simply sitting down to study has little value.
You must be very clear about what you want to accomplish during your study times.

5. Start studying when planned.

You may delay starting your studying because you don't like an assignment or think it is too hard. A delay in
studying is called "procrastination." If you procrastinate for any reason, you will find it difficult to get everything
done when you need to. You may rush to make up the time you wasted getting started, resulting in careless
work and errors.

6. Work on the assignment they find most difficult first.

Your most difficult assignment will require the most effort. Start with your most difficult assignment since this
is when you have the most mental energy.

7. Review their notes before beginning an assignment.

Reviewing your notes can help you make sure you are doing an assignment correctly. Also, your notes
may include information that will help you complete an assignment.

8. Tell their friends not to call or disturb them during their study times.
Two study problems can occur if your friends call you during your study times. First, your work is interrupted. It
is not that easy to get back to what you were doing. Second, your friends may talk about things that will distract
you from what you need to do. Here's a simple idea - turn off your cell phone during your study times.

9. Call another student when they have difficulty with an assignment.

This is a case where "two heads may be better than one." Of course, make sure you don't disturb him during
his study time as well.

10. Balance study time and leisure time.

This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION

Student Success Program 1

 Session #6 Student Activity Sheet

Name of Student:_________________________________________________ Section:____________________________________

Successful students study hard but they also find time to relax, do some leisure activities, engage in sports,
and pursue other interests on some topics only. Just make sure to ask for students' insights on each of the
main topics. Also, ask them if they have been applying any of the skills or studying strategies themselves.

ACTIVITY:
"How Well Can I?” Assessing Students’ Current Study Skills

Everyone has certain strengths and weaknesses when it comes to schoolwork. Maybe you’re great at
taking notes, but you need a little help remembering what you read, or vice versa. Just because you have
trouble with a particular skill now doesn’t mean you always will—it just means you’ll have to work a little harder
on that skill until you improve. The first step towards mastering study skills is to understand your strong and
weak points so you know what to focus on in school.

Find a partner. Rate yourself on the skills below, using a scale of 1 to 5. A score of 1 means you need
a lot of improvement in that area, and a score of 5 means you are very good in that area. Be honest with your
answers and explain to your partner why you rated yourself in that manner—this will help you identify ways to
become an even better student and have an insight of another person how you assess yourself.
How well can I…. My My
Rating Partner’s
Rating

1. Pay attention in class?

2, Identify the most important facts in a lecture?

3. Keep your notes organized?

4. Ask questions in class when you don’t understand
something? 5. Summarize a long lecture?

6. Keep track of all your assignments?

7. Schedule your time/balance all your activities with school?

8. Tell the difference between a high-priority assignment and a low-priority

one?

9. Concentrate for long periods of time while doing homework or studying?

10. Finish assignments on time?

11. Remember what you read in textbooks?

12. Break large tasks into smaller, more manageable parts?
13. Start assignments early rather than waiting until the last
minute? 14. Memorize sequences and lists?
15. Prepare a study guide?

16. Organize and write an essay?

 17. Take tests?

18. Find what you need in the library quickly?

19. Find reputable information on the Internet? 20. Organize and write
an outline?

This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION

Student Success Program 1

Session #6 Student Activity Sheet

Name of Student:_________________________________________________ Section:____________________________________

20. Find reputable information on the Internet? 20. Organize and write
an outline?

C. CHECK (30mins)

Read the statements below. Identify which of the statements in the left column you identify with the most in
regard to life and in study skills. Which of those statements do you often say to yourself? Then, look at the
column that shows you what you can say instead.

Write a short reflective essay on how you plan on having/ continuing to have a Growth Mindset and
incorporate Study Skills to be a productive student. Complete the statements below.
This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION