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Mosca, Miss Laura

STUDY IDEAS books

Studying can be a lot of fun if you make choices that fit your learning style and personality.  Here is a list of ideas that may help parents and students throughout the school year.  Feel free to add your own ideas to this list!

  • Reread notes
  • Make flashcards
  • Make up a self-test
  • Make up a game
  • Write a song or poem
  • Outline or highlight notes
  • Act it out
  • Reread your textbook
  • Ask for extra work
  • Use graded test to study from (correct mistakes)
  • Fix mistakes on your graded homework assignments
  • Write facts over and over again to help you remember them
  • Tape record it – say notes out loud and play it back
  • Draw pictures to help you remember ideas
  • Make memory tricks to help you remember things
  • Practice vocabulary by webbing or making flashcards
  • Find practice activities on the internet
  • Watch related educational television shows
  • Know what is on the test
  • Link new info to old info
  • “Chunk” studying to rest without stress – break it up into smaller pieces and study a small amount until you know it well
  • Make humorous connections to help you remember
  • Turn your notes into double column notes
  • Study the double column notes you have by having someone quiz you
  • Look up resources on the internet or in your book
  • Use your computer internet sites list to practice math skills
  • Study with the teacher at flex
  • Do your homework daily so you practice the most important skills
  • Use your study guides or make up your own study guide
  • Make a vocabulary web or activity up for new vocabulary words
  • Get extra practice work or bonus work from the teacher
  • Study EVERY DAY for a few minutes instead of waiting until right before a test or project deadline
  • Highlight key words in your notes or handouts from your binder
  • STAY ORGANIZED!
  • Cover up each part and try to remember it
  • Write down what you think you know, then check your book or notes to check if you were right
  • Take notes!
  • Study words in boldface or special print – look up unfamiliar words in the glossary or dictionary
  • Create a study group of friends that meets regularly
  • Study at the Library where you have a quiet place with lots of references to help you