This is a great website for study skills:
http://www.fm.cnyric.org/eagle_Hill/bowers/main.htm
MAKING A PLAN
Setting goals is similar to drawing and then following a map to a
specific destination. You wouldn't set off on a journey without a road
map and you shouldn't begin a new school year without goals. Goals
help us define what we want and how we can achieve it. When you set
goals you are making a plan to succeed.
There are two types of goals: long-term and short-term.
* Planning a career is a long-term goal.
* Completing a major report over the weekend is a short-term goal.
Your long-term goals will consist of a number of short-term goals.
When setting goals there are some helpful guidelines to keep in mind:
* be as specific as possible
* make your goals measurable so you can see your progress
* set your own goals, keeping in mind both your strengths and
weaknesses
* be realistic: it's better to plan only a few things at first,
experience
success and then gradually increase what you ask of yourself
CREATING A STUDY ENVIRONMENT
In order to follow through on your plan it helps to create a place to do
your school work at home. When you are creating a study environment
you should keep a number of things in mind.
* find a place to study and keep it for study only
* stock up your study area with any supplies you will need (pencils,
pens, paper, ruler, dictionary, etc.)
* control the noise level and avoid visual distracters such as a
television
* set up and maintain a schedule for studying
GETTING ORGANIZED
After setting goals, the next thing you need to do is organize yourself for
success. Ask yourself the following questions to assess your current
state of organization.
Do I...
Yes
No
have all the materials my teachers have requested for my classes?
record all of my assignments in a student organizer or planner?
check my organizer or planner each evening for both short-term and
long-term assignments?
prioritize assignments and time?
have a quiet study area set up with necessary supplies at home?
have a regular time to work on or complete assignments and study
each evening?
