LIFE ORIENTATION

TOPIC : STUDY SKILLS

TERM 2 : WEEK 1 – 4
GRADE : 11

Compiled by : Thekiso J.S.

District : D15/ Tshwane West

 Mind –Mapping of the Sub -topics

Study skills- how Study Styles- Examination Writing

learning takes place Approaches skills

Annual Study Plan Applying own Process of

STUDY SKILLS Assessment

Time Management Study

Study Strategies- Health
Skills Approach Fitness

Goal- setting Skills

 CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE
TERMS DEFINITION

Study Skills Are methods one uses to remember or memorise

what has been studied. Ability to study and learn
that comes from training, experience and practice.

Study Styles A particular way of doing something

Study Strategies Are plans to study more effectively in order to

achieve one’s study goals
STUDY SMARTER NOT HARDER!
 CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE

TERMS DEFINITION

Study Methods The process of subject which helps you to remember work .A
systematic way of making work more effective and efficient.

Effective Learning The success in producing a desired or intended result in

learning
Nerve Cells/Neurons Are specialised cells transmitting the nerve impulses

Right- site brain domain The dominant and strong right site of the brain

Left-site brain domain The dominant and strong left site of the brain
 STUDY SKILLS
TERM 2- WEEK 1
CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE

TERMS DEFINITION

SQ3R Methods A five- step method of reading and comprehension

Survey Read quickly through the whole chapter

Recite Say aloud all the main point

Review Test yourself

Theory A system of ideas intended to explain something

Multiple Intelligence Theory A theory describing the different ways learners learn to acquire
information
 STUDY SKILLS : TERM 2- WEEK 1
 Examine how learning takes place.
 The brain is designed to learn
LEFT- SITE BRAIN
 Nerve cells/Neurons are connected to send messages
1. Focuses on
 Learning shapes the brain
language, maths,
 The brain continue to think, learn, remember and explore RIGHT-SITE BRAIN
thinking, analysis,
 The more you learn the better you will be at learning 1. Focuses on visual,
numbers and
feelings, movement,
words
music and problem-
2. Uses mind- maps,
solving.
organised, use
2. Work on the
study plan,
strengthens
manage time, STUDY SKILLS
3. Keep organised
finish what you
notes
start and focuses
4. Get bored to
on topics
listening and prefers
3. Prefers listening,  To create a studying pathway you need to : learn, solve literature
grammer and self- problems, recall, read, think, calculate, write and reflect
study. on daily basis
 By practising, repeating , revising and linking what you
are learning you become better.
Left Brain vs Right Brain
BRAIN LATERALIZATION
How are you using your brain?
 STUDY SKILLS
Reflect on the effectiveness of learning
TERM 2- WEEK 1

 Learning will improve

With referral to the marks obtained
per term per subject
Utilise the Study timetable
 Study in a quiet place
Use visuals
Use summaries
Getting enough sleep
Practice Note taking
 STUDY SKILLS
Reflect on the effectiveness of learning
TERM 2- WEEK 1

Timeous Studying for tests

Timeous studying for examinations
Ensure Time management
 Complete the work immediately upon receival
Practice the examination techniques
 Use the best learning styles
Organise your work
 Revise your work
 Use your voice to remember
 STUDY SKILLS
How learning can be more effective
TERM 2- WEEK 1

 Divide or organise your work

 Number all the points
 Start studying very early
Study well before the examination
Use previous question papers as a guide
Learn something new on daily basis
 Always make your work visual
Draw pictures and cartons.
 STUDY SKILLS
TERM 2- WEEK 1
SOME OF THE POOR STUDY HABITS

Points not organised and numbered

 Start studying a night before the
examination
Using Rote Learning on previous question
papers
Notes without visuals like pictures or
mind-maps
Studying the easiest content first
Studying the content that you do not
understand
Studying around loud noise
Studying while you are tired
POOR STUDY HABITS
GOOD AND BAD STUDY HABITS
 STUDY STYLES
TERM 2- WEEK 1
1. Brain is unique and prefers to
learn in a particular way.
2.Base you learning styles on
your strengths.
4. Seven Learning styles:
Visual, musical, aural , verbal
3. Use Multiple Intelligence
, interpersonal, intrapersonal,
Theory
mathematical, kinaesthetic,
STUDY STYLES
physical and spiritual.

5.If you know your stronger 6.For an example- if you

Intelligence trait, you will find strength is spiritual you will
out which learning style then learn better in Religion
works best for you. and Belief perspectives.
Learning Styles
7 Study Styles
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
 STUDY STRATEGIES
TERM 2- WEEK 1

A way as to approach a specific

task in the light of the perceived
demands

Use the study methods to Five- Step SQ3R Method

allow you to :Read actively, 1. Survey-
Answer questions, practice, STUDY METHODS 2. Question
repeat and revise what you 3. Read
learn 4. Recite
5. Recall

How to study for your

Mathematics Examination ?
SEE THE NEXT SLIDE
 Another strategy – SQ3R
( Survey, question, read, recite, recall )
TERM 2- WEEK 1
 Studying for Mathematics Examination
TERM 2- WEEK 1

Daily select the small section

Built on what you learned
Answer all the problems
Work on answering problems
In cases of wrong answers - keep on trying
Rewrite the difficult sections
List the formulas
 Studying for Mathematics Examination
TERM 2- WEEK 1

Ask yourself what you need

Relate the problem
Try to solve similar problems
Break the problem into smaller problems
Check each step of your solution
Retrace your steps
STUDYING MATHS
 Study METHODS
TERM 2- WEEK 1

Selecting important
Assignments concepts and content
Write an introduction, Note – taking: to memorise – Refer to 7 Criteria :
write a body, write a new information Self-sufficiency,
conclusion, ensure the significance, validity,
continuity of ideas. interest, utility, learning,
feasibility
STUDY
METHODS

Mind-Mapping:
Diagram to visualise Essay Construction
information.it is Make Comparison: The
Report writing. Short piece of
hierarchical. Must have act of finding differences
writing. The offer one idea at
central idea, branches, and similarities
time. Brainstorm you topic.
colours and keywords Outline and write your essay
PQ4R METHOD
SQ4R METHOD
THIEVES STUDY METHOD
STUDY METHODS
 Other Study Methods
TERM 2- WEEK 1

SMART Approach: The Classic Note – taking: Visual Approach: Use

Task being specific, Preferably the hand-written notes graphs, mind-maps and
measurable, achievable, flow- charts to visualise
realistic and timely all the links between the
concepts

Auditory Approach: Re- STUDY METHODS Buddy System:

watching and listening to Studying with someone
the lesson where you share the
information

Mind-Mapping: Add facts Verbal Encoding : Repeating Make Comparison: Look

and ideas on a drawing the information until it is at similarities and
known differences
USING DIFFERENCES SENSES WHILE STUDYING
 STUDY METHODS
SMART APPROACH AUDITORY APPROACH VISUAL APPROACH
 STUDY METHODS
VERBAL ENCODING MIND MAPPING BUDDY SYSTEM
MIXED METHODS
 TERM 2 - Week 2
Examination writing skills and process of assessment
conceptual knowledge

CONCEPTS DEFINITIONS

Examination The learned skills that help learners to cope better

Writing skills while writing the examination

Process of Evaluation and Analysis of performance in an

assessment assessment tasks

Distraction Something that makes it difficult to concentrate

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Examination writing skills and process of assessment

HOW WELL DO YOU WRITE YOUR

EXAMINATIONS
 Read all the questions quickly
Plan your time
 Check the correct numbering of your question
paper
Check whether all questions have been answered
Check marks for each question
Check whether you must either select or answer
all the questions
Read the instructions carefully
 Write neatly
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HOW TO ANSWER DIFFERENT TYPES OF
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS

How to answer matching-

item questions- Read the How to answer multiple-
whole section. Start with choice question- Use
easiest matches. Cross out elimination. Underline the verb.
matches. Choose the Turn a question into positive
alternatives that is closest

How to answer case study

How to do sentence FOUR
questions- Read each
completion and short-answer APPROACHES
question carefully. Plan your
questions-Read sentence ON
answer. Support your answer
carefully. Answer only what the ANSWERING
with evidence.
question is asking for. QUESTIONS
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HOW TO ANSWER DIFFERENT TYPES OF EXAMINATION QUESTIONS

COMMON EXAMINATION ERRORS UNDERSTAND THE KEY WORDS

 Answers wrongly numbered  Know the definitions of the following terms:

 Questions not read carefully analyse, define, discuss, explain, interpret,
 Give more than one answer for multiple – in your opinion, list, match, outline, prove,
choice questions state, summarise, trace, give, calculate
 Answers are irrelevant to the topic and complete.
 Examples or evidences requested are
ignored
 Work is not neat
 Space not left between answers and
hence it is difficult to add answers
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PROCESS OF ASSESSMENT

 It clarifies what you know

It clarifies what you still need to learn
To adjust your study plan
To Re-do each examination to practise
 Make a graph of your marks
 To check your timetable
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PROCESS OF ASSESSMENT

To find out where you went wrong

Where and how you can improve
 Carefully work through each returned tasks
Keep record of your progress
 Always revise your test and exam questions
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Programme of assessment
Grade 11
TERM ASSESSMENT TASK RECORDING REPORTING WEIGHTING

1 Written Task 80 100 20 %

PET 10 2.5 %

2 Mid- Year 100 100 25 %

Examination
PET 20 ( 10 x 2 ) 5%

3 Project 80 100 20 %

PET 10 2.5 %

4 Final Examination 100 100 25 %

TOTAL 400 400 100 %

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FORMAL ASSESSMENT

Learners are expected to complete FIVE ( 5 ) Tasks per Grade

FIVE FORMAL ASSESSMENT TASKS

Written Mid-Year Physical

Project Final Exam
Task Exam Education
 TERM 2 - WEEK 3
TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND
ANNUAL STUDY PLAN CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE

CONCEPTS DEFINITIONS

Time Management The ability to use time

effectively or productively
especially at school or work

Skills Expertise or the ability to do

something.

Annual Yearly

Study Plan Is a summary of the subject

requirement and indicates the
planned subject that should
be studied
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TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND ANNUAL STUDY PLAN

GUIDELINES TO MANAGE YOUR TIME

 Always be on time for school

Know how you spend your time
Identify your biggest time- wasters
Make a study plan
Avoid procrastinating
Be self-disciplined
Follow a daily study schedule
Avoid distractions
 TERM 2 - WEEK 3
ANNUAL STUDY PLAN

Definition : Full plan for the year

Purposes:
 To organise yourself
 To get better marks
 To prepare for success
 Follow the study time-table
 Plan exactly what to study
 Plan ahead
 Complete your tasks before the due dates
 Avoid rote- learning the night before the
examinations
Study Plan
 TERM 2 - WEEK 4
GOAL – SETTING SKILLS
CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE

CONCEPTS DEFINITIONS

Goal – Setting Involves the development of an action plan designed to motivate and guide a
learner towards a goal.

Goals Aims or objectives

Study Detailed investigation and the analysis of the subject

Health The state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. The state of being
free from illness or injury.

Fitness The condition of being physically fit and healthy

Benefits Advantages or profits gained from something.

 TERM 2 – WEEK 4
GOAL-SEETING SKILLS: personal development goals
regarding study, health and fitness

Personal development goals regarding study

 Give written solutions to Mathematics problems on daily basis

 Study with the aim
 Decide wah you want to achieve
 Know which pages you will study
 Plan how you will test yourself
 Set a target on daily basis
 Know the types of goals, the steps in planning and the goal-
setting skills
 TERM 2 - WEEK 4
GOAL-SETTING SKILLS: personal development goals
regarding study, health and fitness

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS REGARDING HEALTH AND FITNESS

Draw the monthly Health and Fitness Plans based on the following table:
Fitness Fitness and When and how Smart goal Test Evaluate
Component Health Activity often
 TERM 2 - WEEK 4
FILL IN THE EXAMPLE OF THE ANNUAL STUDY PLAN –
based on your 7 subjects

Subject Due dates for Test dates Exam dates Study dates Achieved /
tasks and times Not Achieved/
Further
Actions
needed

(A/N/F)
 TERM 2 - WEEK 4
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS REGARDING
HEALTH AND FITNESS

ACTIVITIES

TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY –

ATTEMPT THE FOLLOWING

 Nutrition is important
 Avoid foods with more sugar ,
 Avoid smoking , drugs and alcohol
 Drink water while you study
 TERM 2 - WEEK 4
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS
REGARDING HEALTH AND FITNESS

THE BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL

EXERCISES

 It increases the oxygen flow in your

brain
 It helps you to think better,
 Be more alert
 To remember better
 It increases your brain neutrons ability
to
be formed
 To survive
 To resist stress
Know the Five-Stem method for
planning and goal-setting
BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL LITERACY
 ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY
1. Name FIVE study skills that may improve your memory while you are studying. (5x1)5
2. Explain the importance of time management and goal-setting when designing
an annual teaching plan. (2x2 )4
3. Explain TWO study habits that may hamper effective studying. ( 2x4)4
1. Define the concept : Study Skills (2)

TOTAL = 15
 MEMORANDUM
1. Flash – cards, mind- maps, mnemonics, summaries/ note-taking and tables ( 5 x 1 = 5 )
2. It reduces anxiety and stress/ enable one to fit in the leisure activities, study time and the completion of
tasks with the stipulated time frame/ it allows one to assign the specific time periods in accordance with the
order of importance of the task/ to effectively maximise the use of time. ( 2 x 2 = 4 )
3. Studying the easiest content first- more time is spend on it/ studying the content that you do not understand-
may struggle to remember and memorise the content/ studying around loud noise- may distract or affect
your ability to concentrate/ studying when you are tired- may affect your ability to concentrate.( 2 x 2 = 4 )
4. Study Skills - Are methods one uses to remember or memorise what has been studied. Ability to study and
learn that comes from training, experience and practice. ( 2 )

Total = 15