Study Skills

With Ballywaltrim

SCP

Recall

Sensory Memory

Short Term

MemoryLong Term

Memory

Learning StylesVisual learners

Need to see written information, notes, diagrams and pictures.

Characteristics:• Visual learners will take notes even when they

have printed notes. 

• Visual learners often pay close attention to detail and the environment.

Learning Styles Continued...

Verbal learners

Will sit back and listen.Characteristics:• Verbal learners can remember a lot of details of

a conversations or class.• They are good explaining their ideas.• Verbal learners may find learning a foreign

language easier than other students.• Verbal learners often have musical talents.

Learning Styles Continued..

Kinaesthetic learners

Prefer to be involved in an activity.

Characteristics:

1. Kinaesthetic learners often tap their feet, or move their legs when they sit.

2. Kinaesthetic learners often do well as performers, athletes etc.

The Brain

Brain Training

Mnemonics

Acronyms

F A T D A D

Rhyming Techniques

Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492

I before E except after C

Linking TechniquesTelling a story with items you

need to remember.

Memory Test Calendar Books Desk Library Door Elephant

Beach Park Girl Coffee Window Umbrella

Mind Maps

Note Taking Techniques

Put a heading and a date on your notes.

Omit descriptions and full explanations.

Take accurate notes (use your own words).

Note Taking Continued......

Use abbreviations.

Use drawings or charts Copy down off the board.

Effective Reading

SQ3R’s S - Survey.

Q - Question.

3 Rs – Read

Record

Recite/Review.

Getting the Best from Yourself

Active Listening

The gap between the rate of speech and your rate

of thought.

Try to forget about what is happening outside the

room.

Avoid emotional involvement

Active Listening

Maintain eye contact

with the teacher.

Focus on content, not

delivery.

Eliminate or Ignore

distractions.

Read material before

class (information

must be heard 3

times).

Meet the Challenge.

Ask questions.

Learn to concentration

Define the Task Mix it up and set a time limit.

Take Breaks and reward yourself Emotional and Physical State

Study at the same time and best time for you.

Study

Environment Create a work atmosphere.

Remove all distractions.

Avoid music and noise.

Time Managment

Year Planner

Highlight important dates and deadlines :

School breaksCAO deadlinesMock and oral examinationsDeadlines for essays and assignments Personal commitments

Study Timetable

Weekly schedule: Be realistic. Enter all of your fixed obligations. Work out your most effective study times. Block in some study times, preferably 2-4 hours

at a time. Try for a balance between study, work, and

recreation.

Timetable   Mon

day

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday Saturday

Sunday

8 - 9

             

9 - 10

             

10 - 11

             

11 - 12

             

12 - 1

             

1 - 2

             

2 - 3

             

3 – 4

             

4 - 5

             

5 - 6

             

6 - 7

             

7 - 8

             

8 - 9

             

9 - 10

             

10 - 11

             

11 - 12

             

Kick Start the Year

i. Think positively!!

ii. Find an after school activity or hobby that you like to do.

iii. Balance you leisure and study time – do up a timetable.

iv. Remember to review your work within 24 hours and regularly thereafter to ensure learning is transferred to LTM

v. Consider your current study techniques- are they working?

vi. Set up a good study environment.

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!

Divide study into manageable blocks Start off small – you can always build on this Make sure to take regular breaks Follow your study timetable Remember you can lose up to 80% of your

learning if you don’t review material within 24 hours

How many hours of study depends on your background and current level knowledge and understanding. Never compare yourself to others in this regard. Find what is right for you.

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