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Think Smart
Take note of the techniques that you currently use and put an * next to one or two you could try!
- Always write your homework in your diary so you are clear on what to do.
- Have regular times set aside to do your homework and schoolwork.
- Be aware of what time of day you are most productive.
- Use a large calendar so you can clearly see when all your work is due.
- Make a ‘to do list’ in order and work through it one by one.
- Plan what you are going to do before you start working.
- Do the most urgent tasks first and leave the ones that can wait.
- Study the most difficult and boring subjects first.
- Break large pieces of work into more manageable chunks to do.
- Be aware of your distractions like TV or phones and minimise them.
(Taken from: Study Skills Worksheets for Year 10. By Prue Salter, Consultant in Residence, 2005. Guest Speaker, 28 July, 7pm in the Campbell Centre.)
WORK OUT YOUR PRIORITIES!
“The main thing is to keep THE MAIN THING, the main thing”!
- What needs to be done tonight?
Homework; read novel; preview chapter for tomorrow.
- What needs to be done by the end of the week?
Research and notes for assignment; do palm cards & rehearse oral; review new work covered this week.
- What needs to be done by the end of next week?
Draft of assignment; revision for class test; review chapters covered so far and write questions for study session.
Plan your time and follow your plan
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