Study Strategies
Below are some suggestions of study strategies. Try them out and find out which ones work best for you!
1. Read over your notes/study guide each evening.
2. Rewrite your notes on lined paper/index cards using colored pencils. You can also type them on
the computer.
3. Have someone read the notes to you as you read the notes silently to yourself.
4. Use mnemonics to help you remember specific information. For example, to remember the Great
Lakes, remember the word HOMES. HOMES = Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior.
5. Make up songs that help you remember information.
6. Remember - During a study period, your brain remembers the most during the first few
minutes and last few minutes of your study time. After you have studied 15 minutes quiz
yourself. Then take a short break.
7. Have someone quiz you after you have studied your notes for a couple of days
8. On the day of your test you should review the chapter and study guide in the morning.
9. Make up your own quiz using your notes and textbook. After you study, take the quiz and see
how you do! Go back and study any areas you are having trouble with!
Classroom Tips
* Come to class every day prepared. Bring all of the materials you need for class.
* Pay attention!
* Participate in class! Ask questions when you are unsure of something.
* Write all your assignments in your agenda each day! Remember to check off each assignment
once you have completed it. You are given time to do this and it is your responsibility.
* Always complete your homework. Use your textbook to help you with answers questions/
problems.
* Ask your teacher or call a study buddy when you need help.
* Give your best effort to your assignments each day!
Below are some suggestions of study strategies. Try them out and find out which ones work best for you!
1. Read over your notes/study guide each evening.
2. Rewrite your notes on lined paper/index cards using colored pencils. You can also type them on
the computer.
3. Have someone read the notes to you as you read the notes silently to yourself.
4. Use mnemonics to help you remember specific information. For example, to remember the Great
Lakes, remember the word HOMES. HOMES = Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior.
5. Make up songs that help you remember information.
6. Remember - During a study period, your brain remembers the most during the first few
minutes and last few minutes of your study time. After you have studied 15 minutes quiz
yourself. Then take a short break.
7. Have someone quiz you after you have studied your notes for a couple of days
8. On the day of your test you should review the chapter and study guide in the morning.
9. Make up your own quiz using your notes and textbook. After you study, take the quiz and see
how you do! Go back and study any areas you are having trouble with!
Classroom Tips
* Come to class every day prepared. Bring all of the materials you need for class.
* Pay attention!
* Participate in class! Ask questions when you are unsure of something.
* Write all your assignments in your agenda each day! Remember to check off each assignment
once you have completed it. You are given time to do this and it is your responsibility.
* Always complete your homework. Use your textbook to help you with answers questions/
problems.
* Ask your teacher or call a study buddy when you need help.
* Give your best effort to your assignments each day!