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U.B. SMART STUDENTS STUDY HOW TO STUDY
by Jason
Big news from Rm. 400. Mr. Skillsworth’s study skills class is underway. Students are learning that good study skills take time, practice and discipline, but they’re worth the effort. PRODUCT PREVIEW “As you move up to high school and college, good study skills are very
discuss study skills and college readiness topics. All students must _______________________________ in the discussions, debates and blogs. On the first day of class, students learned that learning is really a three part process: the _____________________________________________, __________________________________, and ability to _________________________ knowledge. A.J., a 10th grader said “I really need to learn these skills. Even though I study a lot, I forget what I learn. I have a hard time _____________________ what I studied. Elena wants to learn good test-taking skills so she can better demonstrate her knowledge. “There are so many ways my teachers ask me to show what I know, such as: ___________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________. Students compared the traits of successful stu- dents with the traits of successful athletes. “These people have many traits in common,” said Mr. Skillsworth,” (List five – your choice.) ___________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________. Assisting Mr. Skillsworth are Miss Loveless, Mr. Viejo, and everyone’s favorite science teacher Ms. Pell.
“How you learn is as important as what you learn” says Mr. Skillsworth
important to your success as a student.” said Mr. Skillsworth. “They help you be a faster, more ef- ficient and effective learner.” His students totally agree. Alison, a 9th grader, said “Good study skills take a lot of the frus- tration and ________________ out of learning. The skills, techniques, and strategies I learn in this class will be part of my study routine all the way through high school and __________________.”
Students are using The 21st Century Student’s Guide to Study Skills . They must bring it to __________________________ class. It contains the ____________________ they need for class activities and homework.
Grades are based on in-class activities, homework completion, and consistent, everyday use of the skills learned in the class. At the end of each unit, students ____________, debate or
stress
every
acquisition
true/false test
retention
demonstrate
oral presentation
worksheets remembering
short answer test
multiple choice test
blog
college
essay test
participate
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