Study Smart:
Learning
Stratiegies for
Becoming a
Successful Student

What is the Study Smart?

• a 10 week pilot project for students in grades 6-8 and 9-12
• teaches organizational and time management skills necessary in order to become a good student
• includes study skills, test-taking skills and assignment management skills

Why Learn Study Skills?

The key to success for students at any level of education in not as dependent on measured intelligence so much as the habits and attitudes that the students bring with them. Students can learn how to be good students and they can develop skills to help them achieve their goals.

To do well over the school year requires planning, organization and knowledge of learning strategies. These skills are attainable by any student, if they are given the correct strategies and time to reinforce these strategies. Study Smart will give students the tools to experience success, which in turn will foster dedication and motivation.

Week One: What type of learner are you? Students assess their learning style preferences to learn how to study according to their learning preferences.

Week Two: Time Management
Students learn how to set goals and priorities to get the most of their day.

Week Three: Your Planner is Your Friend
Students learn how to effectively use their school planners

Week Four: Note-taking Skills
Students learn how to organize their note-taking and effectively take notes during class

Week Five: Organizing Notebooks
Students bring in their notebooks and learn how to organize them effectively

Week Six: Organizing Your Desk/Locker
Students learn methods for keeping desk/locker organized

Week Seven: Keeping Track fo Assignments
Students learn strategies for organizing the steps to completing an assignment on time

Week Eight: The Studying Environment
Students learn how to prepare for studying so that they can make the most of their studying time

Week Nine: Study Smart Skills
Students learn strategies for remembering material they have studied and how to study material effectively

Week Ten: Test-Taking Skills
Students learn strategies for taking different types of tests