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Study Tips From WOODLAND TEACHERS For all subjects

I have found that when studying complex, detailed information that the best way to study is to study in small amounts of time but study often. It is better to sit and study for 20 minutes at a time two or three times a day than to sit once for an hour or more. You also learn and remember more of what you say than what you read or hear so working in a "study group" where you ask / answer questions orally is very effective in learning complex material like science.We remember about 60% of what we say, about 20% of what we read and 10% of what we hear so speaking triggers the memory is a helpful strategy for preparing for exams.

In math you should utilize the resources for each problem. If you find yourself uneasy, locate a problem that connects to it in your text book. Write it out and read it to practice your skills. Then take the time to slow your brain down, get out of a mechanical view and go into a conceptual understanding, think through step by step at a very detailed level, that alone will turn what was clueless to "I know how to do this now" When it’s time to go over your work , record your adjustments in different ink and do not erase your original thoughts."

When studying history, use flashcards with 3 pile system. These piles are what you know, need to work on and unfamiliar and works well. Having a study buddy was always my personal preference, preferably someone in the same course. Be careful of quizlets, they can be good but are NOT a replacement for the study guide.

In english, "Reviewing terminology is important--you need to know definitions, of course--but you need to know how to apply those terms. For example, you can know what "conflict" means but you need to be able to explain the type of conflict, how it develops throughout the story, how it might evolve or bring about new conflicts, and how it is resolved (if at all). You need to know what a metaphor is but you also need to know how to identify one in literature and how to distinguish it from personification or a simile, for example.

When it comes to terms and vocab word, I'm a big fan of making flashcards. Quizzing yourself or quizzing with a friend can be extremely helpful. If you do it for vocab, include definition, synonyms, antonyms, and using the words in a sentence. With today's technology you could also do this on Quizlet or Kahoot--make your own game! That's good studying--things that are ACTIVE." -Mrs. Geary

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