Developing Effective Study Habits - Taking Notes, Listening

Developing Effective Study Habits

1. Developing Effective Study Habits Taking notes, listening for specific information

2. Activity: Write down the things that you promise to do to succeed in high school. The things I will continue to do to succeed… 1. ___________________________________ 2. ___________________________________ 3. ___________________________________ New things I will do to succeed… 1. ___________________________________ 2. ___________________________________ 3. ___________________________________

3. Rate yourselves in terms of your use of the given study habits. Write Yes or No depending on whether it applies to you or not. Do you have a daily schedule for study? If so, do you follow it strictly? Do you even try your best to still work on your projects even when you lack motivation? Do you submit all assignments and projects on time? Do you find your study sessions interesting? Are you still active in class discussions?

4. Rate yourselves in terms of your use of the given study habits. Write Yes or No depending on whether it applies to you or not. 6. Do you make a list of things to do for the day or the week? 7. Do you consult your teacher when you get confused? 8. Do you analyze graphs, tables, and chairs in your reading? 9. Do you keep your notes for all subjects in a :universal notebook”? 10. Do you have a definite place to study it?

5. Taking Notes Good note taking is an indispensable tool in studying effectively. It enables you to put in writing important points gleaned from your teacher’s lecture, reading materials, or a class discussion. You can then review these notes later during your study time. 

6. In taking notes, remember the following: Learn to extract important points from long passages. Summarize or condense lengthy ones. Translate ideas and information into your own words. Observe neatness and clarity in writing.

7. Listening for Specific Information Most of our daily activities require listening, and when we listen, it is important that we understand what is being tackled about. To help you do that, here are a few tips: Know what to listen for. Start by knowing which information is important and useful for your goals or needs.

8. Listening for Specific Information Take note of relevant details. For example, you may remember name, time, place, location, etc. Write them down if possible. Ask questions. Do not hesitate to make clarifications-this will help you greatly in improving our understanding of the information that you acquired.